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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

Garlic Mustard Derby

Saturday, Apr 12, 2025 Trip Type: Special Event    Full Details   

Join Glade Road Growing and the Town of Blacksburg’s Office of Sustainability to learn about invasive garlic mustard, pick some, and then learn ways to cook with it!

New River Cave Intermediate Trip

Sunday, Apr 13, 2025 Trip Type: Other    Full Details   

Have you gone caving and discovered a passion for it? Go join the VPI Cave Club! But also, come join us for a delve into the expansive New River Cave!

Triple Crown Loop

Saturday, Apr 26, 2025 Trip Type: Dayhike    Full Details   

A 35 mile day hike of the Virginia Triple Crown loop.

Recent Trips

Tawney's Cave Beginner Trip

Sunday, Mar 30, 2025 Trip Type: Other    Full Details   

Interested in caving but don't know where to start? Join us for a beginner trip through a neat cave with stream crossings and varied geology.

Bald Knob and Bear Cliffs

Saturday, Mar 29, 2025 Trip Type: Dayhike    Full Details   

Join us on a beautiful Saturday morning hike!

Intro to Backpacking - Rice Fields

Friday, Mar 28, 2025 Trip Type: Backpacking    Full Details   

Ever wanted to try backpacking but not sure where to start? Come join us on this short and enjoyable backpacking trip that'll be great for a first experience!

Peters Mountain Boundary Work

Friday, Mar 28, 2025 Trip Type: Worktrip    Full Details   

Come join us for an off-trail, scavenger hunt of sorts. What are we looking for? Appalachian Trail geological monuments!

♪ OCVT Jamboree ♪ @ Rising Silo

Sunday, Mar 23, 2025 Trip Type: Special Event    Full Details   

Live music starts @ 1 : The Red Ferns and Dr Fordes Jazz Quartet! An event to bring everyone in the club together, OCVT alumni, and friends!

Cascades National Recreation Trail

Sunday, Mar 23, 2025 Trip Type: Dayhike    Full Details   

4-mile round-trip hike to Cascades Waterfall

Volunteer Maintenance of the Appalachian Trail

Friday, Mar 14, 2025 Trip Type: Worktrip    Full Details   

Clear recent storm damage to the Appalachian Trail along the border between Virginia and West Virginia.

AT Boundary Work

Thursday, Mar 13, 2025 Trip Type: Worktrip    Full Details   

Come join us for an off-trail scavenger hunt! What are we looking for? Appalachian Trail survey monuments! The purpose of these work days is to monitor the boundary lines of the AT corridor.

Volunteer Maintenance of the Appalachian Trail

Monday, Mar 10, 2025 Trip Type: Worktrip    Full Details   

Clear recent storm damage to the Appalachian Trail along the border between Virginia and West Virginia.

Alternative Spring Break

Saturday, Mar 8, 2025 Trip Type: Worktrip    Full Details   

This Alternative Spring Break (March 8 - 14) where we will be working to help with the impact on the trail from Hurricane Helene.

Natural Bridge State Park

Saturday, Mar 8, 2025 Trip Type: Dayhike    Full Details   

Natural Bridge State Park offers a beginner-friendly hike featuring a stunning 215-foot limestone arch, the scenic Cedar Creek Trail, and Lace Falls. Entry is $9, making it a great spot for explorers

Join the GroupMe

Thursday, Mar 6, 2025 Trip Type: Other    Full Details   

*This is not a trip* It was nice to meet you all at GobblerFair :) Here is the link to join the GroupMe! See you all on future trips!

Night Skiing/Snowboarding at Winterplace WV

Saturday, Mar 1, 2025 Trip Type: Skiing / Snowboarding    Full Details   

Join us for night snow sports at Winterplace Resort. Shred the slopes with skis, snowboards or tubes.

High Rocks Spur

Saturday, Mar 1, 2025 Trip Type: Dayhike    Full Details   

The High Rocks Spur follows Sand Mountain’s eastern ridge to the well-known High Rocks outcropping, offering breathtaking views of the valley, Wytheville, and the Walker Mountains.

Kelly Knob via Appalachian Trail

Saturday, Mar 1, 2025 Trip Type: Dayhike    Full Details   

Join us for a morning hike with some majestic views!


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