Looking for a way to celebrate the last day of classes? What better than going for a relaxing hike at Ragged Mountain Reservoir! The hike is about 7 miles and the weather is supposed to be pretty warm, so make sure to bring plenty of water! Itinerary: 2:15 – Leave Echols 2:30 – Arrive at Ragged Mountain 2:30-5:00 – Hike! …
Hello y’all! I recently heard through a friend that you can rappel a few waterfalls in Virginia! I’ve been itching to do some one-way rappelling since we got back from Moab and this is the closest we can get to canyoneering. We’re going to take the day to rappel as many of the white oak canyon waterfalls as we can, …
Hello everyone! I was hoping to do a hike this Saturday, specifically a loop around Robertson Mountain. It is about 8.2 miles, and 2431 feet of elevation gain, meaning I would expect a strenuous ascent, but we can take plenty of breaks and take our time going up(and down!). Robertson Mountain is very close to Old Rag, and it can …
I haven’t had a chance to walk around outside barefoot in a while, so that’s all this trip is! After lunch at creekathon, we will take off our shoes and simply take our time strolling around. Where will we go? Where our hearts desire. Note: in order to join this trip, you must be signed up for the main creekathon …
Who’s looking forward to finals!!! I know I’m not. And I’m looking for anything to delay that thought from settling in. So, how about we do one of the prettiest hikes in Virginia, the Cedar Run Trail. The plan is simple. We’ll park at the Hawksbill Gap Parking lot (usually fills up quickly, so we’ll have to get there early), …
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Feeling overwhelmed with schoolwork? Instead, try feeling overwhelmed by the infinite beauty and complexity of the natural world!! Join me on the 3rd installment of my O’Hill walks, where we go at the slowest pace imaginable because we are taking in, discussing, and marveling at every detail of the woods around us. If you’ve ever been on a hike with …
Hello hello! I don’t know about you but I’ve been loving the weather since this weekend, and what’s a better way to start the day than enjoying beautiful weather on top of a mountain?? The plan is to hike up to the top of Humpback (～1 mile each way) in the dark under the Shenandoah Mountains’ beautiful starry sky, watch …
HELLO HELLO it is spring and that means it is time to get out under the trees and go find the holes where water collects and cautiously dip ourselves into them – there is no better place to do this than Cedar Run, a hike that includes AllTrails points of interest such as “big pool” and “HUGE pool”. Seriously though, …
….. if you’ve seen the sufferfests before … you know what’s up. The plan: hike 34.5 miles in one “day”. This will take us ~18 hours. We don’t want to cowboy camp bc f*ck that so 3am wakeup it is!!! Come join us on the most (miserable) amazing trip ever. we will be doing the loop counterclockwise and have a …
Hey guys! The weather app (however unreliable it may be) reads 77 degrees on Sunday, which is the perfect excuse to hit the trails instead of the library! Old Rag is a 9.something mile loop that has a 2,3000ft elevation gain, a rock scramble section, and a 360 overlook of the mountains, as well as lots of other cool views. …
Jillian and i have a cute break from class Thursday morning and are DYING to get outside this week. Charlottesville Reservoir to Jarman Gap is a 7.5-mile out-and-back trail near Crozet, Virginia. All trails says it’ll about 3.5 hours which means you’ll have plenty of time to make it back to your 3pm. Jillian has a parks pass and I …
OMG the stars have aligned! I finally have a free weekend, Spring has sprung, and I have a brand new (to me) REI tent that I got from resupply for an incredible steal! All that and my deep yearning for the great outdoors has led to this fantastic trip. Join Hannah and I as we skip our way to the …
Hey Everyone!!! We are super excited to get a morning walk in this week over at Saunders Trail! It’s a very easy hike walking on paths and a boardwalk, and near Monticello about 15 minutes from grounds! Round trip we should be gone about 2 hours and its 4.3 miles (2 out and 2 back), but not much incline. Hope …
HUMPBACK HOT CHOCOLATE WOOOOOO!!! If anyone is itching to wake up before the sun rises and have a chill morning with some hot chocolate and good vibes, join us for a quick hike to humpback rock Sunday morning! This is the very first trip we are leading, and it is open to all skill levels, so anyone can and should …
Hello wonderful people, Do you have a discussion class this Friday that you don’t feel like going to? Or, do you want a reason to escape studying for your exams? Or, do you have a PASSION for hammocks (we won’t judge)? If so, come join me and Susannah at Ragged to have a hammock party!! Chillin in hammies, an incredible …
Hey lovely people! I will be getting by WFA certification this weekend which means I can’t cave :(. So instead I have been dying to still go underground via the Blue Ridge Tunnel! This is an extremely beginner friendly hike, about 3 miles of flat ground. The tunnel is 4,237 feet long so we will at points be in the …
Hello everyone! I was hoping to do a hike this Saturday, specifically a loop around Rapidan Camp. It is about 7.3 miles, and 1354 feet of elevation gain, meaning I would expect somewhat of a strenuous ascent(Moderate Difficulty imo). For those who don’t know, Rapidan Camp is one of the old presidential getaways by President Hoover, one of the Depression …
We are going to Dupont State Forest to hike the very trails Katniss Everdeen hiked once upon a time in Panem. Yes, we will be visiting the filming site of THE Hunger Games. The hike is Triple Falls and it’s about 5 miles, but we might add on some more to fill up the day. The hikes are pretty chill …
pisgah peoples, **PLEASE REFER TO THE PISGAH CLUB EMAIL (sent 3/25) AND READ THIS ENTIRE DESCRIPTION. THEN, FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS** Another club megatrip?? PISGAH!!! This is NOT an actual PISGAH adventure. This is the CARPOOL for PISGAH. This is how the officers will keep track of drivers and attendees. So make our lives easier and follow instructions, please. DO NOT …
Hey Everyone, This looks like a good hike! Sulphur Spring Trail is a 5.6 mile out-and-back hike in the James River Face Wilderness Area in the national forest. Hike Details: – Alltrails Link: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/virginia/sulphur-spring-trail?u=i&sh=mugsp7 – Length: 5.6 miles (out and back) – Elevation gain: 1,040 ft WEATHER: It looks like temperatures will be 50-60 degrees when we are hiking, with …
Do you like stars? Do you like laying in a hammock? If you answered yes to both of those questions, then I have the trip for you! STARt your week off right with some stargazing. We are going to hike a bit into the trails of OHill, find a nice place to set up some hammocks and watch the stars …
Are you itching for an adventure but didn’t want to spend the entire weekend at SPRGE? Well, this hike is the perfect solution. I need an excuse to wake up early, and the sunrise is the best way I could think of. The hike is fairly short (about 1.5 miles), but steep elevation, so be prepared. The plan is to …
**This trip is only for SPRGE attendees!** Want to enjoy the outdoors by enjoying one last lil hike before heading back to UVA? Join me for this short 3 mile hike Sunday morning! This is supposedly a really beautiful 3.2 mile trail with a bunch of overlooks of the New River from almost 1000 feet above. Looking at the direction …
Hello fellow creatures of the world!!! Golly do we have some sliceful news for you all today…ODC shall interweave its sweet caressing path with not once, not twice, nar, THRICE with other groups in town — the highly esteemed Lorax Society, good ol’ environmental sciences group Epsilon Eta, and the one n only Cville Parks n Rec!! I’m super excited …
ONLY PEOPLE OFF THE WAITLIST FOR SPRGE CARPOOL CAN JOIN THIS HIKE *Look at that adventure for more details if you want to join this AWESOME weekend* Nothing’s better than moving your body after sitting in a car for a few hours, so come join me and start SPRGE off strong with a nice sunset hike/frolic/stroll/saunter🤸♀️🤸♀️🤸♀️This is a short 2.4 …
Hello everyone! I hope you all are doing well, because, Sharks, I have to pitch you something. This gem of a trail is going to be an endurance challenge, but the reward is more than worth it: You get the beautiful, peaceful water along Cedar Run(With swimming holes and a natural water slide, though they will be brrr cold), the …
The early bird gets the worm, but who gets the early bird? If you like watching birds or just want to spend some peaceful time outdoors, join this trip! We will be heading to Ivy Creek to look at some birds and try to ID what they are. Last time, we saw an amazing great blue heron roost with 9+ …
It’s been a while since I’ve hiked Humpback Rock, so I’m leading a trip there! This is an easy hike (about 1 mile) that ends with a great view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. ***Priority will be given to drivers*** Itinerary: 5:30 am – arrive at Echols 5:45 am – leave for the trailhead 6:15ish – arrive at the trailhead …
Hey ya’ll, Wasn’t able to go to NRGE last semester so I thought it would be fun to lead a trip this semester! This trip is a 9.1 mile hike(according to Alltrails) but an 11 mile hike according to other sources… but either way it is an intermediate day hike with moderate difficulty. It is an out and back trail …
Hey all you outdoorsy people! I’m SO excited for SPRGE and wanted to lead a Saturday trip. I heard the Long Point view is stunning(!!) so we’re gonna embark on a chill day hike to Long Point via the Fayetteville trail *wohoooooo* The hike is 6.3miles but should be accessible to any level. We will set a good pace as …
Hellooo all yer lads and lassies! Join us this Saturday for a proper Irish hike!!! Humpback is a classic and THIS TIME you don’t have to get up at the crack of dawn! In addition to watching the sunset, we will be on the hunt for leprechauns. Anyone who finds one on the trail gets their ODC dues reimbursed (*yet …
Hey everyone! With the lovely Spring weather coming in, I thought I’d plan a hike for this Sunday. This hike follows The Dark Hollow Trail and features a couple of stops along the Appalachian Trail as well, and features numerous waterfalls and a super peaceful walk alongside the river(Plus an abandoned mine, but it’s pretty hard to spot now). It’s …
What’s up fine people. Come hike with us. Old Rag is an awesome hike full of rock scrambling and amazing views and what better way to start Spring than with an exciting trip to Shenandoah? The plan is as follows: 7AM: Meet at Student Activities Building Parking lot 8:30AM: Begin Hike ~11 arrive at top and have lunch and enjoy …
Helloooo friendos of the outdoors!!! Is anyone else in the Cville area and wanna do a lil walking / putting / exploring around our nearby trails during these budding early spring days?? If anyone is feeling called to such pursuits tomorrow morn, this is the place for you!!! This will be an inclusive and chill place to gather and hike …
My dearest SPRGE rodentia, **PLEASE REFER TO THE SPRGE CLUB EMAIL (sent 2/27) AND READ THIS ENTIRE DESCRIPTION. THEN, FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS** THE FIRST ANNUAL SPRGE – New ODC Mega Trip! This is NOT an actual SPRGE adventure. This is the CARPOOL for SPRGE. This is how the officers will keep track of drivers and attendees. So make our lives …
Hellooooo fellow creatures of da wild outdoor land!!! Is anyone else listening to the birds chirp outside in the tawny light-blue dawn, or peeping the crocus flowers and basking in the late-morn sun, and feeling spring rapidly approaching?? Does that make anyone else feel simultaneously thrilled and so scared to miss the passing seasons as we clitter clakker away at …
Hey Friends!! I am so so excited for spring break and I thought an awesome sunrise hike to humpback would be the perfect way to start it off! (Also notice the meeting area is the Bodo’s not Echols like usual) The Timeline 5:15 – meet at the Bodos/corner, leave for humpback! 5:45 – arrive, start hiking! 6:45-7 – summit just …
I haven’t been on a sunset hike in way too long so I figured this would be great for my first trip as a trip leader! As a Shenandoah Valley native, I can confirm that this short 1.1 mi hike rivals Humpback for the best sunset spot. I do not have a car, so drivers will get priority off the …
Hello everyone! I had an amazing adventure last Sunday, and thought I’d shoot for 2 in a row! This one is definitely quite challenging, coming in at 17.6 miles and 3,156 feet of elevation gain…Quite a lot of mileage, so the elevation gain will probably be diffused throughout, but it’ll definitely be an endurance hike :-0… I have a NP …
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what is uppppppp fellow reservoir enthusiasts??!? are you ready to go on a super awesome hike led by a (potentially under qualified but still cool) first year? if so, keep reading – the plan is super simple: 8:30 – leave Echols 8:45 – arrive at the Res 9:00-12:00 – hike and stop for lunch/snacks along the way! 12:30ishhh – arrive …
Let’s frolic and make merry at Mary’s Rock! IMO, the best viewpoint in all of Shenandoah National Park, and only a 3.4 mile out-and-back hike! It’ll be 27 degrees at the top and likely quite windy as it’s a 360 degree view, so be sure to pack layers and water. Also, priority goes to drivers (you get reimbursed + a …
Are you ITCHING to get outside in this BEAUTIFUL FEBRUARY WEATHER?????? Come join us for a POST-PARTY shake out hike (soooooo chillllll and greeeattt views) at Sulphur Spring on Saturday February 17th! This is an 8.2 mile loop that AllTrails describes as moderate. Check out the loop HERE: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/virginia/petites-gap-sulphur-spring-and-appalachian-trail-loop. PLAN: 1030 meet at echols 12 arrive + HIKE 430/5 …
Hello everyone! I was hoping to do a hike this Sunday, specifically Patterson Ridge Trail. It is relatively short, at about 6 miles, but has 1700 feet of elevation gain, meaning I would expect somewhat of a strenuous ascent(Moderate-Expert Difficulty imo). It’s somewhat of a drive, at about an hour. I have a NP park pass and a vehicle, so …
I have not led a humpback hike yet and I’m ready for some hiking, so let’s hike Humpback Rock! This is a classic hike and ends with a great view overlooking the blue ridge mountains. Priority will be given to people who have not hiked Humpback yet. The plan: 5:30 am – leave from Echols 6:00 – arrive at the …
Last month I led a trip where we did sit-spots and other fun stuff, but my favorite part was just walking mindfully through the woods and pointing out cool things we saw along the trail. So this trip is gonna be that!! The plan is this: – Meet at Echols at 2:30 next Friday – Make our way up to …
Who’s ready for the first birding trip of the year!! If you like watching birds or just want to spend some peaceful time outdoors, join this trip! We will be heading to Ivy Creek to look at some birds and try to ID what they are. Last time, the highest species count was 13. Let’s see if we can find …
I don’t know about you guys, but these past two weeks have tested my limits! I’m ready for a break, and so is my partner in crime Anna, so we are going to start our Friday off at Humpback Rock! It’s a classic hike and not too strenuous so everyone is welcome. The schedule is as follows: 5:30 AM – …
Come join Center For Urban Habitats’ Senior Field Technician and botany extraordinaire, Drew Chaney, for the latest Winter Plant Walk series event. This weekly event will explore natural history in the winter landscape. We will visit multiple types of forest and woodland ecosystems and learn how to identify the trees and shrubs that occur in them using bark, buds, twigs, …
I decided to do a kinda silly thing this week where I lead a trip every single day! This is day 4, and we’ll be doing a midweek sunset-watching, stargazing hangout at Ragged Reservoir! This is a great way to spend some time getting to know other club members and enjoy being outside! I will be using waitlist randomization for …
I decided to do a kinda silly thing this week where I lead a trip every single day! We’re finishing off strong with a relaxed day hike at Spy Rock, which has some spectacular views. The hike is about 6.5 miles. We’ll be taking it slow, so no worries if you don’t have any experience hiking! If you just joined …