Recent Trips
Intro to Backpacking - Rice Fields Shelter
Saturday, Sep 27, 2025 Trip Type: Backpacking Full DetailsInterested 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!
Intro to Camping - Wind Rock
Saturday, Sep 20, 2025 Trip Type: Camping Full DetailsNew to camping? Come join us for this fun, relaxed, one-night trip to this beautiful overlook!
McAfee Knob Day Hike
Saturday, Sep 20, 2025 Trip Type: Dayhike Full DetailsCome experience one of the best overlooks in Virginia by hiking McAfee Knob!
Sunset Hike at Buffalo Mountain
Sunday, Sep 14, 2025 Trip Type: Dayhike Full DetailsShort, casual sunset hike at Buffalo Mountain
Sunset Hike at Buffalo Mountain
Sunday, Sep 14, 2025 Trip Type: Dayhike Full DetailsShort, casual hike to Buffalo Mountain
Mt. Rogers Backpacking Trip
Saturday, Sep 13, 2025 Trip Type: Backpacking Full Details1 night backpacking trip to Mt. Rogers
Cascades Falls
Monday, Sep 8, 2025 Trip Type: Dayhike Full DetailsCome 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 DetailsIf 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 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.
The Cascades ◝(ᵔᗜᵔ)◜
Saturday, Sep 6, 2025 Trip Type: Dayhike Full DetailsEasy hike. There's a waterfall. And it's awesome. Need I say more?!?
Interest Meeting 2025
Wednesday, Sep 3, 2025 Trip Type: Social Full DetailsCome 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 DetailsEnjoy 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 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.
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.
Hiking & Birds - Hanging Rock Raptor Observatory Hike
Saturday, Aug 23, 2025 Trip Type: Dayhike Full Details3 mile R/T hike to the summit of Peters mountain. We'll join volunteers at Hanging Rock Raptor Observatory to learn about this year's migration and bird count. BBQ lunch after hike.
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