Recent Trips
Triple Crown Backpacking Trip
Friday, Oct 1, 2021 Trip Type: Backpacking Full DetailsCome spend Fall Break in nature! We will be backpacking counterclockwise starting at the McAfee’s Knob trailhead and total about 37 miles in the end.
Midweek cascades hike
Tuesday, Sep 14, 2021 Trip Type: Dayhike Full DetailsA day hike to the cascades on a weekday so it is hopefully less crowded.
War Spur Casual Hike
Sunday, Sep 12, 2021 Trip Type: Dayhike Full DetailsEnjoy a quick, easy hike to an underrated overlook
Pine Swamp Trail Work
Sunday, Sep 12, 2021 Trip Type: Worktrip Full DetailsLets go maintain some of the Appalachian Trail! There will be axing, sawing, lopping, and other fun activities! No experience required.
Shinrin Yoku / Forest Bathing
Saturday, Sep 11, 2021 Trip Type: Special Event Full DetailsAn introduction to the mindful practice of Shinrin Yoku (Forest Bathing). https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5580555/
OCVT General Meeting
Thursday, Sep 9, 2021 Trip Type: Official Meeting Full DetailsJoin us for our fall 2021 in person interest meeting. We'll go over everything you need to know about the club and updates for the semester! Hope to see you there.
Cascades Kick-Off
Monday, Sep 6, 2021 Trip Type: Dayhike Full DetailsJoin us for one of our first hikes of the Fall 2021 semester!
Sunrise hike Raptor Observatory
Monday, Sep 6, 2021 Trip Type: Dayhike Full DetailsHanging Rock Raptor Observatory (1 he 15 min drive), 1 mile hike up to the ridgeline and tower.
Bald Knob Sunset Hike
Sunday, Sep 5, 2021 Trip Type: Dayhike Full DetailsCome check out one of the most well known hiking locations near Blacksburg. Sunset is at 7:44 so we should have plenty of time at the top to watch it!
Hemlock Ridge Trail Maintenance
Sunday, Sep 5, 2021 Trip Type: Worktrip Full DetailsClearing downed trees with saws and axes, and trimming overgrowth on the trail.
Rice Fields / Shelter and path
Sunday, Aug 29, 2021 Trip Type: Worktrip Full DetailsTrimming high grass across Rice Fields. Shelter area maintenance.
Rice Fields - hiking with tools
Sunday, Aug 22, 2021 Trip Type: Worktrip Full Details2.5 mile hike up to Rice Fields trimming vegetation overgrowth on trail as we go. Rest and lunch at shelter/field. Hike back.
Huckleberry Trail Bike Ride
Saturday, Aug 21, 2021 Trip Type: Biking Full DetailsJoin me for a scenic bike ride on the Huckleberry Trail, hoping to see quite a few cows and horses.
A.T. Vista Day 2: Mill Creek
Sunday, Aug 8, 2021 Trip Type: Dayhike Full DetailsJoin us for Day 2 of the inaugural A.T. Vista Event where we will be hiking Mill Creek!
A.T. Vista Day 1: Rice Fields
Saturday, Aug 7, 2021 Trip Type: Dayhike Full DetailsJoin us for the inaugural A.T. Vista Event where we will be hiking Rice Fields!
A.T. Vista Day 1: Rice Fields
Saturday, Aug 7, 2021 Trip Type: Dayhike Full DetailsJoin us for the inaugural A.T. Vista Event where we will be hiking Rice Fields!
Sythe Symm's Gap Part 2
Saturday, July 24, 2021 Trip Type: Worktrip Full DetailsSymm's Gap has high grass. We need to beat it down with weed wackers. Come join us! Training provided.
Sythe Symm's Gap
Saturday, July 17, 2021 Trip Type: Worktrip Full DetailsHiking two miles up to Symm's gap and clearing the tall grass to reveal the Trail. Hiking back down.
Pandapas Pond evening hike
Thursday, June 24, 2021 Trip Type: Dayhike Full DetailsA brief hike around Pandapas pond and the surrounding trails.
Rice Field Maintenance
Saturday, June 19, 2021 Trip Type: Worktrip Full DetailsClear encroaching vegetation and service the moldering privy; Fully vaccinated or wear mask for car pool