Herpetofauna Hike Register

Date and Time:
Sat, Jan 24, 2026; 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM  (Eastern)

Organized By: Capital Group

Location: 22G6+H7 Durham, NC, USA

Map | Directions

Event Organizers:
Michal Brzezicki
   michal.brzezicki@sierraclub.org
Lindsey Hildebrand
   hildebrand.lindsey@gmail.com
   651-410-9663

Slither, Hop & Hike at Duke Forest!

Join us for a scales-and-tails adventure through Duke Forest as we hike, explore, and celebrate the amazing herpetofauna that call this ecosystem home! We will be partnering with Duke University’s Cagle Lab and Herpetofauna Project for a short hike in Duke Forest’s Durham Division up to Couch mountain.

When: 1/24/2026 from 10 AM- 1 PM

Where: Duke Forest Durham Division (Campus Box 90332, Durham, NC 27708; GPS coordinates: 36.02649 -78.98934)
Directions:

From Duke University’s West Campus, head west along Cameron Blvd/Hwy NC-751. Pass under the 15-501 bridge and travel straight through the roundabout. About 2.5 miles from the roundabout on your left, look for a “Duke Forest Event” sign that I will have placed along the roadside. Pull through the green gate posts and keep driving down the gravel Forest road until you see a Duke Forest staff member to direct you to parking.)

Who: All are welcome! New/beginner hiker friendly

What to bring: Water, comfortable walking/hiking closed toe shoes, comfortable walking/hiking clothes (layer up!), and your sense of adventure

Optional: Hat and gloves depending on the temperatures, sunglasses, hat, hiking poles, hiking pack
Questions?

Contact Outings Leader Lindsey Hildebrand at:
Email: hildebrand.lindsey@gmail.com
Come for the hike—stay for the herps!

Level: Easy

Bring: Full Water Bottle, Trail Snacks, Comfortable Walking/Hiking Shoes,Comfortable Walking/Hiking Clothes, Hat, Sunglasses, GlovesOptional Participant Equipment: Hiking Poles, Hiking Pack, Headlamp

Cancellation Policy: Any rain cancels