Recent Trips
War Spur Trail trailwork with SAWS
Saturday, Apr 30, 2022 Trip Type: Worktrip Full DetailsWe are teaming up with the Sothern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards (SAWS) to tackle some big blowdowns on the War Spur Trail (near Mountain Lake). Since it is Wilderness we'll be using cross-cut saws
Hiker Happy Hour / Rising Silo Brewery
Wednesday, Apr 27, 2022 Trip Type: Social Full DetailsA chance to connect and catch-up. The VT Science on Tap event is also happening with Brandon Jutras talking about of Lyme disease in the NRV.
Pearisburg Trail Maintenance Training
Saturday, Apr 23, 2022 Trip Type: Worktrip Full DetailsThe Appalachian Trail Conservancy is putting on a workshop to train volunteers for trail maintenance.
Cascades Falls Trail Hike
Saturday, Apr 23, 2022 Trip Type: Dayhike Full DetailsCome join us on a warm, sunny Saturday afternoon to the Cascades, all at a laid-back, at your own pace!
Angel's Rest Hike
Sunday, Apr 17, 2022 Trip Type: Dayhike Full DetailsCome hike Angel's Rest this Sunday and enjoy the nice views.
The Big Event
Saturday, Apr 9, 2022 Trip Type: Special Event Full DetailsThe Big Event is almost here! Join OCVT in volunteering in the local Blacksburg community! Click this link to register with our team: https://registration.vtbigevent.org/signup/index/joingroup/code/2D82A-00224
Bald Knob Sunset Hike
Sunday, Apr 3, 2022 Trip Type: Dayhike Full DetailsAs the spring weather gets closer let's hike up to Bald Knob to watch the sunset!
Groundhog Trail to AT worktrip
Saturday, Mar 26, 2022 Trip Type: Worktrip Full DetailsGoing up on the Groundhog trail to cut back growth onto the trail and clear any trees that may have fallen
Pine Swamp - Sunday
Sunday, Mar 20, 2022 Trip Type: Worktrip Full DetailsAppalachian Trail work trip. Removing trees and limbs that have fallen in trail.
Pine Swamp - Saturday
Saturday, Mar 19, 2022 Trip Type: Worktrip Full DetailsAppalachian Trail work trip. Removing trees and limbs that have fallen in trail.
Orienteering at Heritage Park
Thursday, Mar 17, 2022 Trip Type: Other Full DetailsBlue Ridge Orienteering Club are hosting an orienteering event in Heritage Park, with courses suitable for beginners and experienced orienteers
Pine Swamp - Sunday
Sunday, Mar 13, 2022 Trip Type: Worktrip Full DetailsAppalachian Trail work trip.
Pine Swamp - Saturday
Saturday, Mar 12, 2022 Trip Type: Worktrip Full DetailsAppalachian Trail work trip. Removing yes and limbs that have fallen in trail
Frisbee Golf in the park
Sunday, Mar 6, 2022 Trip Type: Team Sports / Misc. Full DetailsA short trip to play a round or two of frisbee golf on the town's 9 hole course in Municipal Park
Kick-off Spring Break Backpacking
Friday, Mar 4, 2022 Trip Type: Backpacking Full DetailsFriday afternoon - Monday noon Backpacking trip on Peter's Mountain, Giles County 45 minute drive / 16 miles of hiking over 2.5 days
Hiker Happy Hour at the Rising Silo
Wednesday, Mar 2, 2022 Trip Type: Social Full DetailsCome hang out and enjoy good food and drinks with outdoorsy people!
Pandapas Pond Pre Break Hike
Sunday, Feb 27, 2022 Trip Type: Dayhike Full DetailsWe will go to Pandapas Pond and hike around the lake and some of the trails there.
The Big Plant Volunteer Event
Saturday, Feb 26, 2022 Trip Type: Other Full DetailsThe Environmental Coalition is hosting The Big Plant, lets go volunteer our time and plant some trees in support of Stroubles Creek. Note: you must sign up with the link to actually be registered!
Horse Nettle Loop Trail Hike
Sunday, Feb 13, 2022 Trip Type: Dayhike Full DetailsCome join us on this chilly day for an easy trail loop right next to campus!
Boundary work with ATC
Saturday, Feb 12, 2022 Trip Type: Worktrip Full DetailsLearning how to monitor the boundary of the Appalachian Trail.