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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!

Upcoming Trips

McAfee Knob Day Hike

Saturday, Sep 20, 2025 Trip Type: Dayhike    Full Details   

Come experience one of the best overlooks in Virginia by hiking McAfee Knob!

Intro to Camping - Wind Rock

Saturday, Sep 20, 2025 Trip Type: Camping    Full Details   

New to camping? Come join us for this fun, relaxed, one-night trip to this beautiful overlook!

Intro to Backpacking - Rice Fields Shelter

Saturday, Sep 27, 2025 Trip Type: Backpacking    Full Details   

Interested in backpacking but haven't been sure how to start? Join us for this short, lowkey, one-night trip on the beautiful Rice Fields trail to Rice Fields Shelter!

Recent Trips

Sunset Hike at Buffalo Mountain

Sunday, Sep 14, 2025 Trip Type: Dayhike    Full Details   

Short, casual hike to Buffalo Mountain

Mt. Rogers Backpacking Trip

Saturday, Sep 13, 2025 Trip Type: Backpacking    Full Details   

1 night backpacking trip to Mt. Rogers

Cascades Falls

Monday, Sep 8, 2025 Trip Type: Dayhike    Full Details   

Come meet some new friends and bring your swimsuit for a short day hike to Cascade Falls!!

AT Trailwork

Sunday, Sep 7, 2025 Trip Type: Worktrip    Full Details   

If you need something to do this weekend, come out and work on the AT with us!

ReNew the New Giles County River Clean-up

Saturday, Sep 6, 2025 Trip Type: Rafting / Canoeing / Kayaking    Full Details   

Join 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.

The Cascades ◝(ᵔᗜᵔ)◜

Saturday, Sep 6, 2025 Trip Type: Dayhike    Full Details   

Easy hike. There's a waterfall. And it's awesome. Need I say more?!?

Interest Meeting 2025

Wednesday, Sep 3, 2025 Trip Type: Social    Full Details   

Come learn more about the Outdoor Club, get involved, eat some free snacks, and meet new people! We will have a brief presentation at the beginning so please don't be late.

Sunset Hike at Bald Knob

Sunday, Aug 31, 2025 Trip Type: Dayhike    Full Details   

Enjoy our little amount of free time and some cooler weather at Bald Knob this Sunday!

AT trailwork - Not so bland, Bland county

Sunday, Aug 31, 2025 Trip Type: Worktrip    Full Details   

Sunday'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.

AT trailwork

Saturday, Aug 30, 2025 Trip Type: Worktrip    Full Details   

OCVT 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.

TATC Overnight Work Trip

Friday, Aug 22, 2025 Trip Type: Worktrip    Full Details   

The 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 Details   

We'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 Details   

You probably haven't seen this view, but I promise it's worth it!

Steppin' Out

Saturday, Aug 2, 2025 Trip Type: Other    Full Details   

Help 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 Details   

7 mile hike with waterfalls and cliffs


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