Join us in hiking a 2.5 mi loop on this beautiful sunny Sunday! We’ll encounter waterfalls, one which is the tallest along the Blue Ridge Parkway!! This is suppose to be an easy to moderate hike and but we’ll take it easy and appreciate the beauty of the waterfalls (around 2 hrs). We have a car that can take 5 …
Want to go see a beautiful NRG-y sunset? Me too! The general idea is to leave from Ray’s after we all return from our Saturday trips and do the 3 mile round-trip hike to Long Point to catch the sunset before returning to the campsite and having an epic evening of partying and friendship. The hike is 1.6 miles each …
The Ragged Mountain Reservoir hiking trail is an astonishing one. the trail is about 6.6 miles loop, and it takes around 3 hours to do it. the plan is: We will meet up at 8:30 and will depart at 8:45. arrive at 9:00 do the hike and have fun! we will be going back on grounds by 2 if not …
~this is a NRGE friday trip so please join only if you are already on a saturday trip and in the main carpool!~ Hello NRGE-lings! are you attending nrge and wish you were doing a silly little hike on friday? then join loreley & i as we meander around Long Point & watch the sunset over the iconic bridge!! We’re …
Howdy folks!! Are you a fungi!? Do you like to draw?! Then NRGE Foraging Frolic Footslogging is for you!!! As an amateur forager and artist, and owner of a SE US foraging book, I am ITCHING for a hike to identify forest feasts and draw them in my handy dandy sketchbook! West Virginia offers a plethora of gorgeous flora, come …
Come hike Turk Mountain in Shenandoah to see some beautiful fall colors this Sunday! It’s a pretty chill and short hike (2.5 miles,) but there is a short rock scramble to get to the summit. We’re still early in the season, but the leaves should have started to noticeably turn colors up in the mountains. The plan: 11:30 – Meet …
Hi guys! My roomie and have been plotting to hike Doyles Falls forever, so hopefully this is the time we can finally go! Its a super cute 3.3 mile hike to not one but TWO beautifullll waterfalls. I don’t know about you, but there’s nothing like starting my week with time in nature and what a sweet treat that we …
Join us for a scenic hike to South River Falls, one of Shenandoah’s most beautiful waterfalls! This 3.3-mile loop takes us through shady forests, past a stone overlook, and all the way down to the base of the 83-foot waterfall, where we’ll take time to rest, enjoy the scenery, and soak in the view before climbing back up. We’ll plan …
Do you not have class in the morning? Or maybe you just like getting up before the sun for whatever reason. Either way, come start the Halloween month (or October) off right with a sunrise hike over at Humpback Rock! It’s an easyish 2 mile hike (very accessible to new hikers), but there’s plenty of spots to take breaks. The …
What’s better than one waterfall? Finn and I will be leading a hike that hits two Shenandoah waterfalls (Dark Hollow & Rose River) in one loop. Since the weather will be pretty nice, we’ll finish with a swim in the pools at the bottom of Rose River Falls. This is a pretty chill hike, about a 5-mile long loop with …
hello all. recently katie had the genius idea of playing bananagrams on the lawn. consequently it is this week’s wander. join us if you are a beginner bananagrammer or even an advanced bananagrammer. personally katie and i (evelyn) do not have very much bananagramming knowledge between us. therefore this friday afternoon we will learn together. come join us for chill …
last year, I woke up sick on the day of NRGE. as it turns out, walking pneumonia is a very tough customer, and I unfortunately had to miss the hike I was supposed to colead. It was very sad. But now, I get a chance for a little redemption tour, since the trails are still there and waiting for us! …
What better way to spend your Wednesday evening than hiking around Ohill and talking about how to make the club a more accessible and inclusive place! If you’re interested in anything DEI related, join me as we hike! This will be a casual walk and talk, with some brainstorming, and just hanging out. There is no mandatory commitment to join …
*** You must be signed up for Creekathon to attend this trip!!! 🐀*** Hello my rabid creekers!! I am just itching to frolic and move joyfully about with my feet in the dirt. Soooo let’s make it happen! It’s time to liberate your poor feet from their shoe cages and free your mind from whatever is keeping you square these …
My dearest NRGE shredlings, **PLEASE REFER TO THE NRGE CLUB EMAIL (sent 9/15) 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 …
Humpback Rock, is one of the most popular hikes along the Blue Ridge Parkway. The trail is short but steep, and the effort is well worth it at the top, you’ll be rewarded with some of the best panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. This is a great opportunity to get outside, enjoy the fall weather, and spend time …
Welcome to the fall season in Charlottesville! The leaves are starting to change colors, classes are getting harder, and the air is getting crisper, and it’s time to do some hiking! We (Elli and Victor) are alumni who love the club and want to spend some time this season looking at leaves and getting to know some new (or old) …
I’ve been seeing a lot of birding trips lately, so why not have more! We will be going to Lickinghole Creek in Crozet, which a great birding hotspot not too far from grounds. No experience is needed, I recommend downloading Merlin Bird ID, and binoculars can be checked out from the gear room. The plan: 6:30 am: meet at Echols …
Come hike Turk Mountain! It’s a 2.5 mile out and back in the southern part of Shenandoah. There’s a rock scramble at the end and an awesome overlook! There’s some up and down, but it’s a short trail so we can take all the time we need. The plan: 12:00 – Meet at Echols and head out to the trail …
Hey guys! I haven’t been birdwatching since June, so let’s go birding together!! I have been birding for 4 years, but have never been in Albemarle County, so I can’t wait to explore some of the parks around here! A quick search on eBird said Ivy Creek was a great spot, so I was thinking there, but the location is …
HISTORICAL INFO: Shenandoah’s Calf Mountain acquired its iconic name in 1834, when traveling salesman Rhombus R. Beagle pioneered his famous “rollo-milko” technique by rolling his pet cow down the titular mountain’s cliff face. To this day, locals gather biannually at the mountain’s base for the “Calf Festival”, wherein locals compete to complete 1,834 calf raises in the shortest amount of …
Who’s up for some early morning birding? No experience needed, only the willpower to wake up at 6 am. If you’d like binoculars, consider checking them out from the gear room; they can be super handy when spotting. The Merlin Bird ID app is also useful to have if you want to identify calls. If you have a car you’ll …
The Blue Ridge Tunnel is a historic railroad tunnel built in the 1850s right under Afton Mountain. At nearly a mile long, it was once the longest tunnel in the United States. Today, it’s a unique hiking trail where you can actually walk straight through the mountain. The tunnel is completely unlit, so it’s dark, cool, and a little spooky …
not going to Gauley Fest? Neither is yours truly – but that doesn’t mean we can’t have some fun of our own. I haven’t done a Shenandoah hike yet this semester and with a park pass that’s gonna expire soon that needs to change. I really like the view from Hightop and the hike there is pretty straightforward, at 3.5 …
Hi All! What better way to spend your Sunday than hiking Riprap at Shenandoah? This is a 10-mile loop with 2,100 ft of elevation, so it will be exhausting, but totally doable and worth the views during the fall season. The trees are a beautiful shade of red and orange during this time of the year. The hike should take …
Guys. Did you know there are figs on grounds??? let’s go find them and eat them. ellie will teach us the mysterious art of foraging and where to find these tasty fruits. we plan to mosey around grounds/the gardens, hunt down the figs, and have a grand old time. come join us this Wednesday evening!! note: this is part of …
The Ragged Mountain Reservoir hiking trail is an astonishing one. the trail is about 6.6 miles loop, and it takes around 3 hours to do it. the plan is: We will meet up at 8:30 and will depart at 8:45. arrive at 9:00 do the hike and have fun! we will be going back on grounds by 3 if not …
We will meet at 9:30, and depart by 9:45. The meeting location is Echols corner or wherever you live (if you live on grounds or nearby) we will return to grounds by 3:00 the plan is to do the hike on the Saunders Monticello trial. Then, we will visit Jefferson’s visitor center where we can eat lunch and rest! (there …
I have somehow managed to spend every weekend of this semester out of town (first Cancún, then DC, and lastly Virginia Tech) and I am over the clubs and in dire need to connect with nature. If you’re in a similar boat (or hell even if you’re not) join my roommate and I on a hike to Doyle’s River this …
Hi all!! Are you daunted by the prospect of finding the gear room? have you tried to locate this mythical land of gear and ended up lost in the forest or in the wilds of alderman road? have you tried to follow the directions to get there and still found yourself befuddled beyond all reason? fear not. emma and i …
The weather’s been absolutely wonderful outside, so what better way to spend Sunday than going on a Old Rag day hike! Join me and Finn on Shenandoah’s most famous summit for some great views over the park. This is an intermediate hike, it’ll be a ~9-10ish mile loop with a bit of rock scrambling required, so some hiking experience is …
You read the trip name. You heard me right. You know what’s up. LET’S TAKE OUR SHOES OFF AND HIKE! WOOOOO! Not only is hiking barefoot fun and silly and epic and awesome, but I think it is a great way to ground yourself and connect with nature. Walking barefoot fosters a sense of connection with the Earth, slows you …
Hey you! Want to get a great start to your Tuesday? Join me and Alexis on a morning ohill walk to breathe in some cool September air and get moving before a day of classes! We will meet at the corner of Echols at 9am, head over to the trails and walk around for an hour or so, then return …
Join me and Alexis on a hike THIS WEDNESDAY to Turk Mountain in Shenandoah! If you’ve never been to UVA’s closest national park, this is a great chance to join a beginner (no hiking experience required!) trip and get a feel for the park! Here’s the AllTrails link: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/virginia/turk-mountain-trail Turk Mountain is a short hike on the south end of …
We are making Mr. Jefferson proud by going to Monticello trail! All you need is clothes you can walk/hike in and a water bottle! We’re gonna play it by ear on how fast/slow/long/short we hike for. It’ll be a chill way to get some steps in on a Saturday afternoon 12:00 PM meet at bodo’s (by the outdoor seating) 12:15 …
Join me and Alexis on a morning ohill walk to celebrate the second Friday of the semester! We will meet at the corner of Echols at 8:30am, head over to the trails and walk around for an hour or so, then return to face the last of our classes before the weekend. This is a beginner trip, so no previous …
Come join me and Alexis on a relaxing Thursday evening ohill walk! This is a great chance to explore the UVA trail system and get outside for a bit. We’ll meet outside of Echols at 5pm then explore the trails for an hour or so before heading back. This is a beginner trip, no previous hiking experience required! you should …
Third year of the best trip of the year. GAULEY FREAKING FEST! This is going to be a dope and unique weekend trip that ranges from beginners (beginners to just being outside even– you don’t have to know anything!!) to intermediate/advanced whitewater folks, hikers, and climbers!!!!! – Logistics are a lil complicated so read this whole thing plz! Since 1983, …
HOWDY SHREDDERSs!! 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 the …
Dearest ODC Members, I bring harrowing news… Old Rag hasn’t seen our faces in a long time and is beginning to doubt our mountain-conquering prowess. Already it slanders ODC, questioning if all our clout is to be believed and trusted – I hear the trees are beginning to listen. We face at this very moment a journey of extreme peril …
Hello friends!!! Are you excited about the first ODC bonfire this THURSDAY at 8PM!? Are you so excited that you wish you could hang out with odc people and wander around the OHill trails at sunset right before the bonfire and then head over all together?? If so then this is the trip for you. join me and max as …
Hello all, we will be getting out and doing a midday Sunday hike up Humpback Rocks! Humpback Rocks is a super popular easy day hike and I think everyone should do it at least once. We will meet at 11am by the corner of echols dorm and drive the 40ish minutes up to the trailhead. The hike is under 2 …
I have been DYING to go foraging, but I know nothing about it and don’t want to spend money on a class. Not sure if y’all are in the same boat, but if so, you’ve come to the right place. Virginia State Parks have a ton of cool outdoors programming that they offer year-round, including a free, guided foraging outing …
Did you know Virginia’s first Buc-ee’s location JUST OPENED this summer? Noah and I sure do love to hike, but we also love Beaver Buddies Animal Cookies. For this trip, we’re seamlessly combining our two passions. We’ll start out on the Massanutten Ridge Trail, a moderate 4.5 mile loop with 1,020 ft of elevation gain and gorgeous views of the …
HI ALL!!! What better way to end FWOC (first week of classes) than with a little jaunt on the OHill trails at sunset?? If you’re new to UVA, the Observatory Hill trails (better known as OHill) are literally right behind the first year dorms and perfect for an evening woods meander. Come join Charlotte, Loreley, and I to end your …
Have you just joined ODC? Did you sign up last year but never went on any trips? This trip is for you!! Join Loreley and me on a super-sick adventure to THE humpback rocks, AKA one of the most popular and iconic hikes in the area. This will be a super chill, ~1.8 mile hike, with some elevation gain to …
Hello friends! I can’t think of a better way to start my day than going for a little saunter through the Ohill trails before class. Soooo let’s get up early and start the day with some fresh air, good company, and a beautiful late-summer sky! We will meet at Echols at 8:30 and trot around the Ohill trails for a …
Howdy shredders!!!!! Welcome back! We are so back. I have decided that for my first trip of the semester, I will lead the exact same trip I kicked off last fall with. Is it a lack of creativity or a love of tradition? The world may never know. Anyway… this trip is a beginner-friendly and very awesome hike in one …
Welcome back to ODC y’all! After being cooped in a office all summer, I’m excited to get back to being in the great outdoors. Turk Mountain’s the perfect spot to catch the sunset, with wide open views at the top over the Shenandoah Valley. It’s also a short, beginner-friendly hike, 1.2 miles each way and ~700 ft of elevation gain. …
Hello all! The time has come for the last few days of classes :O as we turn over this new leaf into finals season & end of semester, Emi and I wanted to celebrate + slow down the moment + take everything in by watching the sunset from the *secret rock* on Ohill. Also, because every good reflection needs some …