Recent Trips
Garlic Mustard Derby
Saturday, Apr 12, 2025 Trip Type: Special Event Full DetailsJoin Glade Road Growing and the Town of Blacksburg’s Office of Sustainability to learn about invasive garlic mustard, pick some, and then learn ways to cook with it!
Tawney's Cave Beginner Trip
Sunday, Mar 30, 2025 Trip Type: Other Full DetailsInterested in caving but don't know where to start? Join us for a beginner trip through a neat cave with stream crossings and varied geology.
Bald Knob and Bear Cliffs
Saturday, Mar 29, 2025 Trip Type: Dayhike Full DetailsJoin us on a beautiful Saturday morning hike!
Intro to Backpacking - Rice Fields
Friday, Mar 28, 2025 Trip Type: Backpacking Full DetailsEver wanted to try backpacking but not sure where to start? Come join us on this short and enjoyable backpacking trip that'll be great for a first experience!
♪ OCVT Jamboree ♪ @ Rising Silo
Sunday, Mar 23, 2025 Trip Type: Special Event Full DetailsLive music starts @ 1 : The Red Ferns and Dr Fordes Jazz Quartet! An event to bring everyone in the club together, OCVT alumni, and friends!
Cascades National Recreation Trail
Sunday, Mar 23, 2025 Trip Type: Dayhike Full Details4-mile round-trip hike to Cascades Waterfall
Volunteer Maintenance of the Appalachian Trail
Friday, Mar 14, 2025 Trip Type: Worktrip Full DetailsClear recent storm damage to the Appalachian Trail along the border between Virginia and West Virginia.
AT Boundary Work
Thursday, Mar 13, 2025 Trip Type: Worktrip Full DetailsCome join us for an off-trail scavenger hunt! What are we looking for? Appalachian Trail survey monuments! The purpose of these work days is to monitor the boundary lines of the AT corridor.
Volunteer Maintenance of the Appalachian Trail
Monday, Mar 10, 2025 Trip Type: Worktrip Full DetailsClear recent storm damage to the Appalachian Trail along the border between Virginia and West Virginia.
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.
Natural Bridge State Park
Saturday, Mar 8, 2025 Trip Type: Dayhike Full DetailsNatural Bridge State Park offers a beginner-friendly hike featuring a stunning 215-foot limestone arch, the scenic Cedar Creek Trail, and Lace Falls. Entry is $9, making it a great spot for explorers
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!
Night Skiing/Snowboarding at Winterplace WV
Saturday, Mar 1, 2025 Trip Type: Skiing / Snowboarding Full DetailsJoin us for night snow sports at Winterplace Resort. Shred the slopes with skis, snowboards or tubes.
High Rocks Spur
Saturday, Mar 1, 2025 Trip Type: Dayhike Full DetailsThe High Rocks Spur follows Sand Mountain’s eastern ridge to the well-known High Rocks outcropping, offering breathtaking views of the valley, Wytheville, and the Walker Mountains.
Kelly Knob via Appalachian Trail
Saturday, Mar 1, 2025 Trip Type: Dayhike Full DetailsJoin us for a morning hike with some majestic views!
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
Campfire Social
Sunday, Feb 23, 2025 Trip Type: Social Full DetailsWe will be having a campfire social with s'mores, music, and some lawn games. Perfect opportunity to meet some new people in the club and hang out.
Day on the Parkway
Saturday, Feb 22, 2025 Trip Type: Dayhike Full DetailsJoin us on this all-day trip to explore the sights of the Blue Ridge mountains!
Trip Example
Sunday, Feb 16, 2025 Trip Type: Other Full DetailsExample trip for trip recording
AT Trailwork
Sunday, Feb 9, 2025 Trip Type: Worktrip Full DetailsAppalachian Trail Work Trip. Location and nature of work dependent on weather.