Recent Trips
The Channels - an east coast slot canyon
Sunday, Mar 26, 2023 Trip Type: Dayhike Full DetailsThe Channels is a hidden sandstone labyrinth in southwest Virginia. It will take about 2.5 hrs to drive there (thus the early start). We're reserving the whole day so we can enjoy this unique space.
The Channels - an east coast slot canyon
Saturday, Mar 25, 2023 Trip Type: Dayhike Full DetailsThe Channels is a hidden sandstone labyrinth in southwest Virginia. It will take about 2.5 hrs to drive there (thus the early start). We're reserving the whole day so we can enjoy this unique space.
Hiker Happy Hour
Tuesday, Mar 14, 2023 Trip Type: Social Full DetailsHiker Happy Hour Come out and meet our ATC partner and share our favorite area and regional hikes. Rising Silo has home brews, kombucha, and sodas along with fries, burgers and other tasty treats.
Spring Break Intro Backpacking Trip
Friday, Mar 3, 2023 Trip Type: Backpacking Full DetailsFriday afternoon thru Monday morning, 3-night backpacking trip in Giles county on the Appalachian Trail. A good intro backpacking trip.
Dragon's Tooth Hike
Saturday, Feb 11, 2023 Trip Type: Dayhike Full DetailsHiking the Dragon's Tooth trail and chilling at the top.
Helvey's Mill Shelter and Trail Work
Sunday, Feb 5, 2023 Trip Type: Worktrip Full DetailsWe will be maintaining the Helvey's Mill Shelter and privy :)
Barney's Wall Hike
Sunday, Feb 5, 2023 Trip Type: Dayhike Full DetailsCome hike up to Barney's Wall on Sunday to a great view of the New River Valley! We will also go by the Cascades along the way.
OCVT Ski Trip
Saturday, Jan 28, 2023 Trip Type: Skiing / Snowboarding Full DetailsGet ready for some good old fashioned east coast night skiing and boarding at Winterplace in West Virginia! Please view the full trip description before signing up.
OCVT Ski Trip Planning Meeting
Tuesday, Jan 24, 2023 Trip Type: Official Meeting Full DetailsThis is the corresponding planning meeting to the ski trip Saturday 1/28. See that trip for more info.
AT Trail work
Sunday, Jan 22, 2023 Trip Type: Worktrip Full DetailsWe will be clearing a section of the Appalachian trail in Bland County
AT Trail work
Saturday, Jan 14, 2023 Trip Type: Worktrip Full DetailsBreak up a debris damn on a creek that the Trail crosses in Bland county. Bring your wellies.
AT Trail work
Tuesday, Dec 13, 2022 Trip Type: Worktrip Full DetailsClearing the Appalachian trail to Helvey's Mill Shelter
Winter camping, Sunday overnight
Sunday, Dec 11, 2022 Trip Type: Camping Full DetailsFor those who cannot attend the original trip Saturday or would like to stay a second night, sign up here.
Winter camping, Saturday overnight
Saturday, Dec 10, 2022 Trip Type: Camping Full DetailsBackpack 3 miles to Rice Fields on three AT and camp near the AT shelter. Hike down the next morning.
Hiker Happy Hour - Moon Hollow
Wednesday, Nov 16, 2022 Trip Type: Social Full DetailsCome out and have happy hour with OCVT at Moon Hollow Brewing Company!
Rice Fields Hike
Sunday, Nov 13, 2022 Trip Type: Dayhike Full DetailsRice fields has awesome views that overlook West Virginia - let's go! Read the full trip description for more information.
Kelly's Knob hike
Sunday, Nov 13, 2022 Trip Type: Dayhike Full DetailsCome hike Kelly's Knob! It is a 4.8 mile out-and-back on the AT, 30 minutes from Blacksburg.
Hiker Happy Hour at Rising Silo
Saturday, Nov 12, 2022 Trip Type: Social Full DetailsCome out and join OCVT at rising silo for hiker happy hour.
AT Trailwork
Saturday, Nov 12, 2022 Trip Type: Worktrip Full Detailshttps://volunteer.appalachiantrail.org/s/atc-project-details?c__recId=a0q8Z00000CqXSn
AT Trail work
Saturday, Nov 12, 2022 Trip Type: Worktrip Full DetailsAT work trip Tools and training provided A couple miles of hiking, clearing trail as we go.