Recent Trips
National Trail Days AT Maintenance Trip
Saturday, June 6, 2026 Trip Type: Worktrip Full DetailsAn introductory trail work trip on the Appalachian Trail in Giles county, VA. Training, tools, and PPE will be provided.
Adopt-a-Highway Cleanup in Riner
Sunday, May 10, 2026 Trip Type: Worktrip Full DetailsWithin the past year, the Outdoor Club adopted a road out in the Riner/Floyd area! Come help us clean it up!
End of Year Bonfire!!
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 Trip Type: Social Full DetailsCome celebrate the end of classes with our end of year bonfire! We will have smore's, lawn games, and good company! Feel free to bring chairs or lawn games.
Game Night and Potluck
Sunday, May 3, 2026 Trip Type: Social Full DetailsBoard game social and snack/dessert potluck. If there are less than 3 attendees by Friday 5/1 trip will be canceled.
Sunset Bald Knob Hike
Saturday, May 2, 2026 Trip Type: Dayhike Full DetailsHike to bald knob to see the sunset.
Kelly's Knob Hike - People's Choice
Friday, May 1, 2026 Trip Type: Dayhike Full DetailsCheck out one of the few hikes with views of Blacksburg and a cave below it!
Bonfire and Movie social!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wednesday, Apr 29, 2026 Trip Type: Social Full DetailsFun social for a movie, bonfire, friends, and s'mores :).
OCVT Graduate cord bonfire
Sunday, Apr 26, 2026 Trip Type: Special Event Full DetailsThe faculty advisor of OCVT is hosting a campfire on their land in Giles county for the OCVT graduates who have earned the OCVT cord. See full description regarding the OCVT graduation cord.
VA Triple Crown... Dayhike! An OCVT Tradition
Saturday, Apr 25, 2026 Trip Type: Dayhike Full DetailsJoin us for the annual OCVT tradition of hiking the VA Triple Crown in one day!
Rice fields
Saturday, Apr 25, 2026 Trip Type: Dayhike Full DetailsA pretty easy hike with a great view. Enough said.
Cascades Dayhike
Friday, Apr 24, 2026 Trip Type: Dayhike Full DetailsLet's go hike and hangout at Cascades, the classic waterfall!
Bland county AT trail work
Sunday, Apr 19, 2026 Trip Type: Worktrip Full DetailsWe'll be doing maintenance on the Appalachian Trail in Bland county just as the thru hikers are making their way through the area. No experience needed. We will provide tools and training
AT Trailwork
Saturday, Apr 18, 2026 Trip Type: Worktrip Full DetailsWe will be doing some routine maintenance on the AT from the Rice Field shelter up to the shelter itself. No experience needed, and all tools/PPE will be provided.
Mt. Pleasant and Cole Mountain Backpacking Trip
Saturday, Apr 18, 2026 Trip Type: Backpacking Full DetailsJoin us for a one-night backpacking trip to explore the beautiful Cole Mountain and Mt. Pleasant area!
Sinking Creek Ledges - Triple Crown Prep Hike
Friday, Apr 17, 2026 Trip Type: Dayhike Full DetailsCome prep for the VA Triple Crown with this awesome day hike close to VT!
OCVT Bonfire Social!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wednesday, Apr 15, 2026 Trip Type: Social Full DetailsJoin OCVT for a relaxing evening at Pandapas Park from 7–9 PM for a bonfire! We will have some snacks and outdoor games! Great way to meet other OCVT members and make new friends!
Tinker's Cliffs
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 Trip Type: Dayhike Full DetailsHot take: It's better than McAfee Knob! ヽ(°〇°)ﾉ
OCVT Shed move
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 Trip Type: Worktrip Full DetailsWe need to move our trail tools from the OCVT shed on campus to a location in Giles county. Many hands will make this work easier.
Bent Mountain Falls Hike - People's Choice
Friday, Apr 10, 2026 Trip Type: Dayhike Full DetailsCome see one of the tallest waterfalls in Virginia: Bent Mountain Falls!
Grayson Highlands Backpacking
Saturday, Apr 4, 2026 Trip Type: Backpacking Full DetailsBackpacking around Grayson Highlands and Mt. Rogers