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Trips and events are what we are all about, they are the life blood of OCVT. Here you can view and sign up for all our upcoming trips. If you don't see anything going on or anything you like please lead a trip of your own. All our members are encouraged to lead trips, being a leader will help you meet more people and increase your skills and confidence. If you have any questions take a look in the help section or contact an officer, happy trails!
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Upcoming Trips
AT trailwork
Saturday, Aug 30, 2025 Trip Type: Worktrip Full DetailsOCVT has 30 miles of the Appalachian Trail for which we are responsible for maintaining. No experience necessary. We'll provide tools and training. Carpools will be arranged with those who register.
AT trailwork - Not so bland, Bland county
Sunday, Aug 31, 2025 Trip Type: Worktrip Full DetailsSunday's work trip we'll go out to Bland county. A bit longer to drive, but shorter hiking. Will be improving signage for the road walk and doing some tread work.
Sunset Hike at Bald Knob
Sunday, Aug 31, 2025 Trip Type: Dayhike Full DetailsEnjoy our little amount of free time and some cooler weather at Bald Knob this Sunday!
ReNew the New Giles County River Clean-up
Saturday, Sep 6, 2025 Trip Type: Rafting / Canoeing / Kayaking Full DetailsJoin OCVT as a Team for ReNew the New Giles county river clean-up. Lunch provided after clean-up. Early registrants are more likely to have a BOAT assignment. Later registrants will likely be LAND.
AT Trailwork
Sunday, Sep 7, 2025 Trip Type: Worktrip Full DetailsIf you need something to do this weekend, come out and work on the AT with us!
Recent Trips
TATC Overnight Work Trip
Friday, Aug 22, 2025 Trip Type: Worktrip Full DetailsThe Tidewater Appalachian Trail Club (TATC) is hosting a Looperfest on the 23rd and has reached out to OCVT to ask if we would like to participate and help.
AT trailwork - Not so bland Bland
Saturday, Aug 16, 2025 Trip Type: Worktrip Full DetailsWe'll head out to Bland County to do some trailwork in our Bland County section. We'll do some blazing, lopping, and sawing to clear the trail.
The other side of Angel's Rest
Saturday, Aug 16, 2025 Trip Type: Dayhike Full DetailsYou probably haven't seen this view, but I promise it's worth it!
Steppin' Out
Saturday, Aug 2, 2025 Trip Type: Other Full DetailsHelp RATC and OCVT with their table promoting our clubs' events and our AT work. Will plug you in for a shift Friday afternoon/evening if Saturday based on your availability.
Cascades and Barney's Wall
Sunday, July 20, 2025 Trip Type: Dayhike Full Details7 mile hike with waterfalls and cliffs
Blazin' Blitz
Saturday, July 19, 2025 Trip Type: Worktrip Full DetailsRefreshing the AT blazes on the trail. No previous experience required. Registration is on the ATC webpage: https://volunteer.appalachiantrail.org/s/atc-project-details?c__recId=a0qUI000004qxhd
Rice Fields
Monday, July 14, 2025 Trip Type: Dayhike Full Details4.2 miles out and back along the AT to a beautiful view of West Virginia.
Angel's Rest to Sentinel Point
Saturday, July 12, 2025 Trip Type: Dayhike Full DetailsLong hike with awesome views at multiple different points.
AT Trailwork
Saturday, June 28, 2025 Trip Type: Worktrip Full DetailsWe'll be clearing vegetation in our region of the trail that needs the most attention based on reports from the FarOut App. No experience neca. We will provide tools and training.
Rice Fields
Sunday, June 22, 2025 Trip Type: Dayhike Full DetailsAn easy-ish hike with a great view!
AT Trailwork
Saturday, June 21, 2025 Trip Type: Worktrip Full DetailsWe'll be clearing vegetation in our region of the trail that needs the most attention based on reports from the FarOut App. No experience neca. We will provide tools and training.
RE: The Great Channels
Saturday, June 21, 2025 Trip Type: Dayhike Full DetailsHike the Brumley Mountain Trail to explore the Great Channels, ancient sandstone formations with beautiful scenery and a unique maze of natural slot canyons.
Buffalo Mountain Sunset Hike
Friday, June 13, 2025 Trip Type: Dayhike Full DetailsJoin us for a beautiful sunset hike at Buffalo Mountain!