Recent Trips
Alternative Spring Break
Saturday, Mar 8, 2025 Trip Type: Worktrip Full DetailsThis Alternative Spring Break (March 8 - 14) where we will be working to help with the impact on the trail from Hurricane Helene.
Join the GroupMe
Thursday, Mar 6, 2025 Trip Type: Other Full Details*This is not a trip* It was nice to meet you all at GobblerFair :) Here is the link to join the GroupMe! See you all on future trips!
Boundary Work Hike - Sink Creek Mountain
Thursday, Feb 27, 2025 Trip Type: Worktrip Full DetailsCome join us for an off-trail, scavenger hunt of sorts. What are we looking for? Appalachian Trail geological monuments! These workdays are essential for the continuing preservation of the Appalachia
AT Trailwork
Sunday, Feb 9, 2025 Trip Type: Worktrip Full DetailsAppalachian Trail Work Trip. Location and nature of work dependent on weather.
Angels Rest and Pearis Mountain Hike
Saturday, Feb 8, 2025 Trip Type: Dayhike Full DetailsCome hike a 5.9 mile hike up to Angels Rest and Pearis Mountain!
AT Trail work
Sunday, Feb 2, 2025 Trip Type: Worktrip Full Detailsperforming trail maintenance on a long section of the AT (8+ miles)
Trip Leader Committee Interest Hike (Stiles Falls)
Sunday, Feb 2, 2025 Trip Type: Dayhike Full DetailsJoin us for a beautiful hike and to learn more about OCVT's new Trip Leader Committee!
Bald Knob sunset and parade of planets hike
Saturday, Jan 25, 2025 Trip Type: Dayhike Full DetailsA quick trip out to Bald Knob to watch the sunset and the parade of planets!
Icy Cascades Escapade
Saturday, Jan 25, 2025 Trip Type: Dayhike Full DetailsWant the cold of this past week to have meant something? Reward yourself for enduring by coming out to see the Cascades while they remain frozen!
Morning Hike - Turkey Trot Trail Loop
Thursday, Jan 23, 2025 Trip Type: Dayhike Full DetailsCome spend a probably chilly morning in the mountains :)
Christmas Social
Monday, Dec 9, 2024 Trip Type: Social Full DetailsTake a break from finals studying and come hang out with OCVT! We will be making smore's and playing a Christmas movie.
Helvey's Mill Hiking Maintenance
Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 Trip Type: Worktrip Full DetailsThere are a couple dozen trees fallen across the path in the southern section of the Appalachian Trail that OCVT is responsible for. Let's go clear them with saws.
Pandapas Pond & Brush Mountain Dayhike
Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 Trip Type: Dayhike Full DetailsCome join us on this moderate 4 mile out-and-back trail and see Blacksburg from above! We'll hike up and down the Horse Nettle Trail and take in the mountain views from a secret overlook.
Hemlock Ridge Hike With Tools
Sunday, Dec 1, 2024 Trip Type: Worktrip Full DetailsHike the 4 mile Hemlock Ridge portion of the Appalachian Trail while clearing obstacles with tools.
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Friday, Nov 29, 2024 Trip Type: Camping Full Detailsasdf
Fundraising Meeting
Monday, Nov 18, 2024 Trip Type: Social Full DetailsIf you would like to lead a fundraising event, this is to help figure out logistics.
Scrambling at Dragon's Tooth
Saturday, Nov 16, 2024 Trip Type: Climbing Full DetailsJoin us for a day of rock scrambling/climbing at/up to the top of Dragon's Tooth.
Bouldering @ Venture Out!
Saturday, Nov 16, 2024 Trip Type: Other Full DetailsOCVT is taking over the Venture Out bouldering wall! This trip is for absolute beginners through expert climbers.
Josie’s Birthday Party
Friday, Nov 15, 2024 Trip Type: Social Full DetailsCome celebrate Josie the Therapy Dog’s birthday in Newman Library! The other two Therapy Dogs, Derek and Epcot, will also be in attendance. The theme is outdoors, so the club will have a table!
Mount Rogers via Appalachian Trail Hike
Saturday, Nov 9, 2024 Trip Type: Dayhike Full Details10.6 mile out and back hike in Grayson Highlands State Park