Recent Trips
Public Lands Day Trailwork
Saturday, Sep 23, 2023 Trip Type: Worktrip Full DetailsWe'll be building stairs and maintaining the Appalachian Trail. Sign up on the ATC site: https://volunteer.appalachiantrail.org/s/atc-project-details?c__recId=a0q8Z00000DcCfx
Join the OCVT GroupMe!
Saturday, Sep 9, 2023 Trip Type: Other Full DetailsJoin the OCVT GroupMe to get notified about trips, share your ideas, and stay connected with other OCVT members! :) https://groupme.com/join_group/93568831/4m5s2yRI
Make a First Aid Kit
Wednesday, Sep 6, 2023 Trip Type: Special Event Full DetailsWe'll be making basic first aid kits for future outings. We'll go through some basics of Wilderness First Aid. Paid members only. On campus location.
Help Cut Stickers and Fliers for Gobblerfest
Thursday, Aug 31, 2023 Trip Type: Other Full DetailsWe need your help to prep for Gobblerfest on Friday. Read the full trip description for more information.
New River Tubing Trip
Saturday, Aug 26, 2023 Trip Type: Rafting / Canoeing / Kayaking Full DetailsLets go tubing on the New River! Read the full trip description before signing up.
Interested in Leading a Trip?
Friday, Aug 25, 2023 Trip Type: Official Meeting Full DetailsCome learn to lead your own trip, meet new people, and eat pizza! :)
Flat Ridge
Sunday, Aug 20, 2023 Trip Type: Worktrip Full DetailsOCVT maintains 12 miles of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail (AT) on Peters Mt. ridge along the Virginia and West Virginia border. We will clear an overgrown access road to the AT.
Hanging Rock Raptor Observatory
Saturday, Aug 19, 2023 Trip Type: Worktrip Full DetailsWe're teaming up with the Friends of Hanging Rock and members of The West Virginia Scenic Trails Association to do some much needed maintenance to the trail leading to the Raptor Observatory.
AT Worktrip
Saturday, Aug 12, 2023 Trip Type: Worktrip Full DetailsWe'll clear the stretch of trail from mile 647.1 to 648.8 (Symm's Gap) that is over grown with vegetation. In total we'll be hiking around 5 miles (roundtrip).
AT Flat Ridge Work Trip
Saturday, Aug 5, 2023 Trip Type: Worktrip Full DetailsWe'll be working on Peter's Mountain in Giles county to improve our access to the middle section of Peter's Mnt. Tools and training provided.
RATC Annual Cornboil Potluck
Saturday, July 29, 2023 Trip Type: Social Full DetailsCome join the Roanoke Appalachian Trail Club for its annual potluck! It's open to all and sure to be full of Appalachian Trail enthusiasts!
1 Day Konnarock
Sunday, July 23, 2023 Trip Type: Worktrip Full DetailsWe'll be joining the Konnarock crew for a day working on the relocation on Salt Pond mountain.
Rice Fields Vegetation Beat Down
Saturday, July 1, 2023 Trip Type: Worktrip Full DetailsThe grass is high on Peters Mnt Rice Fields. We'll be using trimmers and loppers to clear the trail. Sign up on ATC site: https://volunteer.appalachiantrail.org/s/atc-project-details?c__recId=a0q8Z0
AT Trailwork
Saturday, June 10, 2023 Trip Type: Worktrip Full DetailsRegister for this trip on the ATC site: https://volunteer.appalachiantrail.org/s/atc-project-details?c__recId=a0q8Z00000DTugZ
Hemlock Ridge AT Trailwork
Saturday, June 3, 2023 Trip Type: Worktrip Full DetailsThere have been reports of downed trees on this stretch. We'll go in as a crew and clear the tree debris that is over the trail. No previous experience required.
Rice Fields Shelter Privy Maintenance
Wednesday, May 17, 2023 Trip Type: Worktrip Full DetailsCome to Rice Fields on the Appalachian Trail to enjoy great views and service the privy!
May Maintenance & Trail Communication
Saturday, May 6, 2023 Trip Type: Worktrip Full DetailsHike ~ 5 miles whilst cutting back vegetation that has grown over the trail. Picnic lunch with masters student about her research on trail communication.
End of Semester Hiker Happy Hour
Wednesday, May 3, 2023 Trip Type: Social Full DetailsMeet up at Rising Silo to see old friends or make new ones. We'll chat summer plans, celebrate the end of the semester, and play some board games. Check the full trip description for more info!
Trail Maintenance Training Workshop with ATC
Saturday, Apr 29, 2023 Trip Type: Worktrip Full DetailsTO SIGN UP FOR THIS TRIP GO TO: https://volunteer.appalachiantrail.org/s/atc-project-details?c__recId=a0q8Z00000DT1aE
Shenandoah River Cabins Trip
Friday, Apr 28, 2023 Trip Type: Road Trip Full DetailsThe weekend of April 28-30 we will be staying by the Shenandoah River in three rented cabins. Sign up if you want to be out in the wilderness!