New River Gorge has a dearth of longgggggg hikes but a plethora of short and popular ones. So let’s hit the natural tourist traps in NRG and even have a little fun surprise at the endddd. The plan is to his Endless Wall (4.8 miles) first because it gets really crowded due to the AWESOME views of the gorge. Next, …
DRIVER NEEDED! Hi! I’ve been wanting to check out Mary’s Rock for a while and I finally got my chance! This is a 3.7 mile out-and-back hike with a 1000 foot elevation gain, so nothing too crazy but it is considered intermediate/hard on AllTrails. There’s an awesome 360 degree view from the top though! Here’s the link if you want …
Join me this upcoming election day hiking Old Rag! Old Rag is a fairly strenuous 9ish mile hike with 2,400 feet of elevation gain and some really cool rock scrambling. The hike itself will take roughly 5-6 hours, with an additional hour of driving there and back. Although this is a challenging hike, I’ll be going at a pretty easy …
hi guys! me and my roommate huma have decided what better for a mid-week pick me up than a nice and early humpback hike? Unfortunately, daylight savings makes the sunrise very very early (6:45) so we will be meeting early as well, but trust it will definitely be worth it! Make sure to bring layers because it can definitely get …
Come with me to hike Dragon’s Tooth on election day! This was my very first hike ever, completed at the age of seven, and I’ve been wanting to get back and reexperience the magic of October on the AT. It’s a 4.6-mile round trip hike with ~1250 feet of elevation gain. There is a small section at the top that …
HELLO WAHOO NATION! If you, like me, are desperately craving some time in this lovely, crisp autumn air, join me this Thursday morning for a sunrise hike! What better way to celebrate Halloween, reconnect with nature before this weekend’s tomfoolery, and appreciate the gorgeous peak foliage? We’re gonna go bright and early because I have a 9:30am exam (atrocious) so …
Hip-hip… When you’re on a holiday And you have no class next day All the things that come to you And we wanna feel it too On a Humpback in the sun We’ll be hiking and having fun And it makes me feel so fine A respite from the plain Itinerary: 3:45 pm – Leave Echols 4:20 pm – Get …
Here comes the sun, Hoo-Hoo-Hoo-Hoo Here comes the sun, and I say It’s alright Little Wahoo, it’s been a long, busy semester Little Wahoo, it feels like hours since we’ve been here (Join us on Humpback) Itinerary: 5:20 am – Leave Echols 5:50ish am – Get to Lot / Start Hiking 6:30ish – get to top, admire view (sunrise at …
DISCLAIMER: This is a trip for NRGE so please sign up for the main carpool (https://outdoorsatuva.org/adventure/nrge-2024-main-carpool/) and pay the trip fee after you have been let onto this trip! YOU CANNOT GO IF YOU ARE NOT ON THE MAIN TRIP Have you ever wanted to pursue a professional career as a stuntman but are afraid of the fastlife and heights? …
Brain feeling fried? Soul feeling empty? Haven’t touched grass in a hot minute? We have the solution: join us (Lucy & Loreley) this upcoming monday evening for a ~2 mile sunset jaunt around grounds where we’ll discover some hidden outdoor study spots and collect choice autumn leaves for pressing into leaf garlands! With any luck, the inside of your room …
Disclaimer: This is a trip for NRGE so please sign up for the main carpool (https://outdoorsatuva.org/adventure/nrge-2024-main-carpool/) and pay the trip fee after you have been let onto this trip! You cannot go on this trip if you are not also on the main trip! Come One Come All to this stunning and spectacular hike at NRGE where you will have …
After some careful consideration, we have determined that the leaves are absolutely BEAUTIFUL this week and there is no better way to celebrate this than to go for a Sunday morning hike. We want to wander around Ragged Mountain for a bit, but we probably won’t be hiking the full 6.3 mile loop. Our plan is to hit the trail, …
Hey everyone, Cliff Trail is a 6.0 mile out-and-back hike in GW&J National Forest. It should have some nice views of the fall foliage! Hike Details: – Alltrails Link: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/virginia/oak-knob-3525?u=i&sh=mugsp7 – Length: 6.0 miles (out and back) – Elevation gain: 1709 ft You Should Bring: – Hiking shoes/boots – A hiking backpack or camelbak – Any snacks that you may …
Looking for the perfect Hallo-weekend adventure? 🎃 Join me for an overnight escape to The Great Channels, one of Virginia’s coolest geological gems! The photos make it look like a surreal rock maze, so I can’t wait to see it in person. We’ll kick off the trip with a long drive to the southwest corner of the state, set up …
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If you’ve ever talked to me for longer than maybe 20 min, you’ve probably thought, “Wow, this girl just won’t shut up about trail work.” Come find out why! (Spoiler: It’s because it’s really fun and really gratifying) ODC has a section of trail in Shenandoah we get to maintain, and that’s where Lillie and I are going THIS FRIDAY! …
My roomie and I are so excited to (finally) lead our first trip this Friday! We’ll be taking advantage of the peak foliage in Shenandoah this week and connecting with nature before the onset of Halloweekend. We’ll be doing a short little 2.2 mile hike on the Turk mountain trail and cannot wait! More info on the hike: https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/turk-mountain.htm Itinerary: …
HELLO GREMLINS!!! What are you doing this Saturday?? Because you are all cordially invited to come hike and have a hammock/reading/coloring/tea-drinking extravaganza with Pietro and me (Afton). Our rough plan is to hike the 6.3 mile loop around the reservoir and then set up some hammocks, snack, drink tea, read, and color. Logistical (aka boring) stuff: We’ll prioritize drivers otherwise …
It is that time of year. According to the latest projections from Explore Fall, this weekend will be the peak of fall foliage in Shenandoah National Park. To celebrate, join me on Sunday for two hikes that will visit three different peaks and hopefully deliver some peak experiences. We’ll start by visiting Blackrock and Trayfoot Mountain for a total of …
No family visting you this weekend? No worries!!! Join us THIS SATURDAY as we venture to George Washington National Forest. I told Grant in August that we should co-lead an epic hike, and this is me finally following through lol. I am officially done with midterms and ready to get outside with ODC!! Plan is to hike Big Schloss along …
Hello Fall Adventurers! Soren and I usually ride on Ohill, but we want to enjoy and appreciate the beauty of the fall colors, sounds, and smells so we want to take a little hike! We will also be able to see the beautiful sunset colors through the trees. I have been LOVING the fall colors, and cannot wait to share …
Join me for a leisurely stroll at O-Hill Sunday morning! The plan is to walk, meander and wander the trails then head to the corner for Bodo’s. distance is TBD- could be 1 mile, could be 4 depending on how the group is feeling What you should bring: -layers (might be a bit cold) -money for bodos after -an adventurous …
My dearest NRGE-vember shredlings, **PLEASE REFER TO THE NRGE CLUB EMAIL (sent 10/10) AND READ THIS ENTIRE DESCRIPTION. THEN, FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS** This is NOT an actual NRGE adventure. This is the CARPOOL for NRGE. This is how the officers will keep track of drivers and attendees. So make our lives easier and follow instructions, please. DO NOT SIGN UP …
Let’s go for a fun Friday frolic up infamous McAfee Knob. We’ll get an opportunity take in the trail and overhang’s amazing views (and snap an iconic outdoorsy photo if you wish) on a beautiful fall day—with peak foliage to boot 🥾! This hike does involve a challenging uphill climb and is almost 8 miles (but so so worth it). …
“To live is to suffer, to hike to 7-Day is to find some meaning in the suffering” — Nietzche The plan: Hit all 7-Days, even the new five star restaurant, by circumventing grounds to each strategically placed location. Consume food and/or beverage(s) at each stop. The journey is a lofty 4.5-5 miles that has never been hiked before. Our expedition …
On the last weekend before Fall Break, I planned a trip to Humpback, only for the entirety of the Blue Ridge Parkway to be closed. We ended up making a last-minute change and headed to Shenandoah instead, but now, with the parkway reopened in Virginia, I’m back for redemption. There will be no stopping us this time (hopefully). According to …
Have you ever been hiking and just thought “man, I wish this would never end”? Well don’t we have just the trip for you! The Sufferfest started way back during my 2nd year due to a series of questionable decisions. Specifically, me drunkenly agreeing to Patrick Brown’s proposal to lead a single day Triple Crown and Jill somehow thinking it’d …
IT’S FINALLY TIME. MY two favorite clubs join together on one night ONLY for the second time EVER to make the most epic mashup of fall leaves and poetry and hiking and crisp air and bonfire time and spoken word. If you love nature or poetry or both, come join us next Thursday evening after fall break for a poetry …
sunset hike ! sunset hike! I’ve been being eaten alive by miderms so I’m giving myself something to look forward too at the end of the week! SO SO SO willing to add cars & drivers will be prioritized (let’s make friends!) will also be prioritizing people who’ve never been to humpback (cause its a crucial UVA experience) The hike …
You love the outdoors, right? Perhaps you’re interested in protecting it and want everyone to enjoy it! Maybe political action is up your alley or you want to get more involved in climate activism. Or maybe you just want to see a beautiful sunrise with some great company. If any of this resonates, then this trip is for you!!! Come …
HELLO GREMLINS!!! What are you doing this Saturday?? Because you are all cordially invited to come hike and have a picnic/coloring extravaganza with Afton and I (Pietro). [peep my good grammar]. Our rough plan is to hike for a little (till we find a good spot or are hungry) and then lay down some blankets, eat, and color. Logistical (aka …
Helllooo trashy people! Are you trashy? Do you love singlehandedly saving the environment? Or, even using two hands to save the environment – by picking up trash! If so, join our trashy adventure where we wander around the hill of the O collecting trash from the earth of the mother. Plan: 10:00am – meet at corner of Echols dorm 10:05am …
Fall weather brings a few things. Midterms, Halloween, and my personal favorite: apple picking. Join Kali and me for an adventure to Roseland to pick some apples (and potentially pumpkins), and then complete a short hike (roughly 3 miles) in the area. This should be a good trip for beginners, however, the hike may contain a slightly steep incline and …
I’m not sure about you all, but I’m tired of sitting inside while it rains all day! To celebrate Friday being the end of this exam-packed week, I want to embrace the (hopefully partly cloudy?) weather and go walk around ohill! The trails should be in pretty decent condition. We’ll meet outside of Echols at 9am and soak up whatever …
Hello ODC friends!! If you haven’t heard already, the Loop de’Ville is upon us. Loop de’Ville is a town-wide celebration of our lovely Rivanna Trail, who lovingly circles the city. This is a FREE, supported trail event where people can walk/run/bike to their heart’s content (we will be walking). There is also a free concert with drinks and food after …
Put the sun back in your Sunday and join me on a loop hike to Humpback Rocks! As a depressed Patriots fan who needs a distraction from our terrible offense I figured it would be a good idea to take advantage of the promising forecast and head over to the blue ridge parkway. According to AllTrails the hike is 4.2 …
i bet i can visualize every single one of your situations right now as you read this description. you’re probably in class staring blankly into your laptop screen, brain off, eyes crossed, and drool falling out of your mouth already. i get it. suddenly, an email pops on your screen with a statement that is blatantly, factually wrong. you swipe …
It’s been raining a lot so let’s go look at mushrooms on the O’Hill trails. THIS WILL BE A MEANDER, a stroll, a frolic through the rain-kissed woods. A chill activity to split up your studying grind and enjoy the sun? or whatever weather we get. We will actively be searching for the coolest, roundest, evilest mushrooms on OHill. Come …
SNP PASS HOLDERS AND DRIVERS NEEDED AND WILL GET PREFERENCE OFF THE WAITLIST (I don’t have a car so we need two drivers) Are you spending your free Saturday waiting for the next time for UVA Football to let you down? Are you pushing your homework for Sunday? Regardless, this fun morning/afternoon hike is the correct way to spend the …
(DRIVERS GET PRIORITY OFF WAITLIST) This is a ~9 mile out & back hike in George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, with around a 2,500 ft elevation gain. there will be several waterfalls and some incredible views at the outlook. The parking lot is around an hour from cville, so drivers will be reimbursed for gas. Difficulty is beginner/intermediate because …
DISCLAIMER: YOU MUST BE GOING TO CREEKATHON TO SIGN UP FOR THIS TRIP!!! (aka sign up for the main trip first) Welcome to Creekathon! Join us as we BAREFOOT HIKE! There is no prior experience needed for this trip, as long as you’re able to walk you’ll be able to get the hang of things. The plan is to hike …
SNP PASS HOLDERS AND DRIVERS NEEDED (I can fit 4 people in my car, can add more people to the trip if we get another driver!) 2 hikes, 1 day! One hike gives us WATERFALLS, the other gives us a fun ROCK SCRAMBLE, so you can have the best of both! We’ll start at Dark Hollow Falls, a 1.6 mile …
Free Tuesdays that I don’t use appropriately means I can seize the day at Old Rag…. ideally with a bunch of you! Old Rag is an iconic, scenic, fairly difficult hike in the Shenandoah. It is stunnin. Everyone needs to buy a $2 ticket, but I have a SNP pass for one car, so we’ll worry about the total cost …
with a busy upcoming week, i thought why not reward myself after taking my exams by waking up super early in the morning to go hike a very minor mountain and watch the sun poke its head above the horizon?! if you also want an early morning adventure to look forward to, join me! we will be heading to Turk …
Come hike Old Rag!! It’s a dope hike with awesome views and some rock scrambling to boot. It’ll be an awesome way to spend your Saturday. General timeline: 7AM: Meet at Echols dorm and drive to trailhead 8:30AM: Begin Hike ~11 arrive at top and have lunch and enjoy views ~3 get back to car 4-5pm drop-off back at Echols …
Hi guys!! Saw the weather forecast for Saturday and thought it was too good to not go on a hike, so I thought why not HUMPBACK? If you’ve never been, it’s a little steep on the way up, but not a very long hike to the top and amazing views! And it’s all downhill on the way back! I saw …
Hey everyone, Sulphur Spring Trail is a 5.4 mile out-and-back hike in GW&J National Forest with some fun rock scrambling at the end. Hike Details: – Alltrails Link: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/virginia/strickler-knob-trail?u=i&sh=mugsp7 – Length: 5.4 miles (out and back) – Elevation gain: 984 ft You Should Bring: – Hiking shoes/boots – A hiking backpack or camelbak – Any snacks that you may desire …
What Up Everyone!!! Were you on the edge of your seat waiting to get off of one of the many Gauley fest waitlists?! And now the weekend you blocked out for a fun filled adventure is sadly open? Well, I have a trip for you! Annabelle and I were oh so excited to go climbing and rafting this weekend and …
Hi guys!! Are you looking around at the gorgeous fall foliage and thinking “man I wish I could frolic in an apple orchard right now?” If so, come join Kate and Evelyn on Saturday afternoon as we skip through the apple orchard!!! The weather is supposed to be beautiful and sunny and Chiles has picturesque mountain views AND ice cream …
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Do you love hiking at a creepy dark time that will not actually be that dark? Then this ohill wander at dusk (pre-dusk?) is for you!! MINDFULNESS. But this time, it’s not just Stevie. I have accomplices, Kate the Great and Ever-so-lovely Evelyn. What we’ll do: 5:30 meet at echols and depart for the Hill of O. 5:45ish: GET TO …
Will you remember the 21st night of September, or the 22nd day!?!?!? Join us to beat the sunday scaries as we search for Moor and his lost utensil! We NEED your help!!! Itinerary: 10:00 – Meet at Echols 10:04 – Leave Echols 10:45 – Arrive at Sugar Hollow 10:50 – Depart (on foot) to find Moor and his fork (within …