Recent Trips
Alt Spring Break 2026 - AT Boundary Work
Monday, Mar 9, 2026 Trip Type: Worktrip Full DetailsWe'll be doing boundary work on the AT M,T,R,F with a FUN (tbd) day on W. The work will be in Giles county, VA on Peters Mnt. We'll be camping on the mountain March 9th (Monday) and 12th (Thursday).
MLK Weekend in Shenandoah National Park
Saturday, Jan 17, 2026 Trip Type: Backpacking Full DetailsBackpacking in Shenandoah (SHEN) National Park during the Martin Luther King weekend, tying in the experience to the historical significance of SHEN in Black History.
Helvey's Mill Shelter
Sunday, Jan 11, 2026 Trip Type: Worktrip Full DetailsCheck the condition of Helvey'S Mill shelter and privy on the Appalachian Trail
Stiles Falls
Saturday, Jan 10, 2026 Trip Type: Dayhike Full DetailsI bet you didn't know that there's a waterfall around here that's NOT THE CASCADES?!?!? (⚆ᗝ⚆)
Scout the Appalachian Trail near Pine Swamp
Friday, Jan 2, 2026 Trip Type: Worktrip Full DetailsHike the Appalachian Trail near the Pine Swamp shelter to check for winter storm damage
Hanging Rock, WV - People's Choice
Sunday, Dec 14, 2025 Trip Type: Dayhike Full DetailsCheck out the distinctive rocks and raptor observatory at Hanging Rock!
Great Channels - People's Choice
Saturday, Dec 13, 2025 Trip Type: Dayhike Full DetailsCheck out the only slot canyons in Virginia!
Pinnacle of Dan - Extreme Fun
Friday, Dec 12, 2025 Trip Type: Dayhike Full DetailsCome hike one of the most difficult trails in Virginia with great views at the top!
End of Semester Bonfire!
Wednesday, Dec 10, 2025 Trip Type: Social Full DetailsTake a break from finals studying and come hang out with OCVT! We'll have smores and lawn games, dress warm!
Kelly's Knob Hike - People's Choice
Sunday, Dec 7, 2025 Trip Type: Dayhike Full DetailsCheck out one of the few hikes with views of Blacksburg and a cave below it!
Friendsgiving Potluck Social
Thursday, Nov 20, 2025 Trip Type: Social Full DetailsThanksgiving get-together before most of us go home over the break. Please bring a food item with you.
Stiles Falls
Sunday, Nov 16, 2025 Trip Type: Dayhike Full DetailsShort hike up to a waterfall.
Buzzard Rock/Whitetop Mountain Backpacking Trip
Saturday, Nov 15, 2025 Trip Type: Backpacking Full DetailsOvernight trip to Whitetop Mountain and Buzzard Rock. Come out and enjoy the nature before the cold weather and finals start!
Campfire/Bonfire Social
Friday, Nov 14, 2025 Trip Type: Social Full DetailsWe will meet up then travel to a forest service campsite nearby for the fire.
Rice Fields Backpacking
Saturday, Nov 8, 2025 Trip Type: Backpacking Full DetailsEasy overnight backpacking (2.5 miles) trip to a shelter on the AT
Sharp Top Mountain Dayhike - People's Choice
Saturday, Nov 8, 2025 Trip Type: Dayhike Full DetailsExperience the best view in VA with a sunset hike to Sharp Top Mountain!
Dragon’s Tooth!!!??!?!?!?!?! （╹◡╹）
Saturday, Nov 8, 2025 Trip Type: Dayhike Full DetailsIt’s gonna be slightly warmer on this day and I haven’t been able to hike in ages please come 🙏🏽
PCTC Trail Party at Rising Silo
Thursday, Nov 6, 2025 Trip Type: Social Full DetailsCome join Poverty Creek Trails Coalition at our annual trail party and fundraiser!
Sugar Run Mt and Buffet!
Saturday, Nov 1, 2025 Trip Type: Dayhike Full DetailsHike Sugar Run Mountain and then join us at a nearby Chinese Buffet!
Buzzard Rock Bonanza!!
Sunday, Oct 26, 2025 Trip Type: Dayhike Full DetailsTake a short hike to the expansive views of Buzzard Rock!