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Lehigh Carbon Community College

Learning doesn’t just happen in the classroom—our Reinhardt Outdoors adventure trips allow you to explore beyond the campus and experience the outdoors in new and exciting ways.

Reinhardt Outdoors provides students and other members of the University community with a variety of educational outdoor experiences and teaches them to enjoy these experiences safely and with respect for the environment and themselves. Reinhardt Outdoors sponsors caving, hiking, rappelling, horseback riding, mountain biking and canoeing/rafting trips for the Reinhardt community.

Please Note: Trip Fees are due in full at the time of registration. Upon registering for a trip, the participant acknowledges and agrees that the required Trip Fee is to be placed on their student account. The Trip Fee is to be paid in the Business Office located on the main floor of the Burgess Administration Building before the established deadline.

North Alabama Rock Climbing

Rappelling and Rock Climbing Adventure

Trip Description

Come experience a rappelling adventure in Northeast Alabama with Reinhardt Outdoors. Nestled in the Northeast corner of Alabama are some of the best and unique sandstone cliffs in the country. Come experience first-hand what rock climbing and rappelling is all about with guides who are fun, safe and energetic. Experienced guides will provide all instruction and equipment to keep you safe while having a great time.

Trip Information

Trip Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025

Trip Fee: $50 per person

Deadline to Sign-up: October 17, 2025

Trip Limit: 11 Persons

 

What to Bring

All necessary gear and an experienced guide will be provided. No Experience required for this trip; however, you must be comfortable hiking and soaring through the air. Bring your hiking boots and water bottle. Breakfast and Lunch are included. Participants should arrive dressed in clothes they intend to go rappelling in – long pants, warm shirt, and close-toed shoes.  No one will be allowed to rappel or climb with inappropriate footwear, i.e. sandals, crocs, or flip-flops.  We ask that each person has shoes that have good tred on them as to not slip, we do not allow slick bottom or dress shoes. We also ask that you wear non restrictive clothing that allows for movement but not overly baggy, no skirts or dresses allowed. Anyone with long hair should bring a hair band to keep their hair up and out of the way of the descender.

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Zipline Adventure and Hiking Trip

Trip Description

Join Reinhardt Outdoors and experience the exhilaration of soaring over the treetops with a Zip Line Adventure at Amicalola State Park! Heights range from 20 to 100 feet in the air! You will enjoy a safari in the tops of very cool trees with great views. Be sure to look for bald eagles, red tailed hawks, deer, and cute raccoons. Before flying through the air, we will hike up to the top of thundering Amicalola Falls, the tallest waterfall in Georgia. Please note this hike is considered moderate to strenuous due to trip hazards, steep inclines, and the 425 stairs. No Experience required for this trip; however, you must be comfortable hiking and soaring through the air.

 

Trip Information

Trip Date: Sunday, November 16, 2025

Trip Fee: $50 per person

Deadline to Sign-up: October 31, 2025

Trip Limit: 11 Persons

 

What to Bring

No Experience required for this trip; however, you must be comfortable hiking and soaring through the air. Bring your hiking boots and water bottle. Lunch is included.

Reinhardt Outdoors Policies

Trip Free Policy

Trip Fees are due in full at the time of registration. Upon registering for a trip, the participant acknowledges and agrees that the required Trip Fee is to be placed on their student account. The Trip Fee is to be paid in the Business Office located on the main floor of the Burgess Administration Building before the established deadline.

 

Cancellation Policy

In the event a trip is canceled because of bad weather or other circumstances, the Reinhardt Outdoors staff will notify registered participants 24 hours in advance. Trips will generally not be canceled because of rain, but in the case that one is canceled due to extenuating circumstances, the Reinhardt Outdoor staff will let participants know as soon as possible. Refunds will be given on a case-by-case basis.

Refund Policy

Participants are responsible for understanding the cancellation and refund policy for the Reinhardt Outdoors trip(s) they are registering for. Reinhardt Outdoors does not issue refunds for trips that are not attended. Reinhardt Outdoors reserves the right to not issue a refund at the discretion of the program administrators. Refunds will only be given on rare occasions, and in that event, all participants will receive a refund. In the event a trip is cancelled by Reinhardt Outdoors, participants will receive a full refund. In the event a trip location or activity is changed, participants will not receive a refund. Registrants who cancel more than 7 business days before the date of the trip will receive a full refund. Registrants who cancel fewer than 7 business days before the trip’s departure, regardless of the circumstances will not receive a refund.

Trip Location and Activity Change Policy

Trip locations and activities may change due to a variety of reasons including, but not limited to: inclement weather, natural disasters, operational concerns, or other extenuating circumstances. Reinhardt Outdoors prioritizes participant safety and reserves the right to make necessary adjustments to ensure a safe and meaningful experience. All efforts will be made to run scheduled trips, change of location or activity may occur.

Trip Exchange Policy

If a participant registers with payment for a trip but is unable to attend, he or she has the option to transfer the payment to another upcoming Reinhardt Outdoors trip or event. If the cost of the new trip exceeds the previous balance, the participant will have to pay the remaining associated fees. If the trip cost does not exceed the previous balance, the participant will not receive a refund.

Liability and Waiver Policy

Outdoor adventure activities can be exciting and rewarding, but may also be physically demanding and potentially dangerous. While our highest priority is given to safety, participants need to be aware of the inherent risks associated with participation in outdoor recreation activities, as well as the responsibility they assume for their own safety and well-being. Participants are responsible for medical or other costs arising out of bodily injury, illness, or property damage that may be sustained as a result of their voluntary participation, and they are required to sign a Release and Waiver of Liability/Informed Consent Form.