Hello Hoos! I’ve had a busy couple weeks, and am about ready to FINALLY get outside. What do I have in mind? Two hikes, the Doyles River Falls Trail, and the Dark Hollow and Rose River Falls. These trails are united by a common theme-waterfalls(Though the water level may be low). We will hit up Doyles, then drive a little …
What’s up everyone! We’re about to venture to a land that no one in odc has ever been on a trip to before… At least I don’t think so, right? A corn maze. Not just any corn maze, but Liberty Mills Farm, the largest corn maze in the country. It contains 12 miles of trails, so this trip can be …
**this has totally never been done before** It is going to be actually HOT and SUNNY on Sunday, so what better to do than avoid the sunday scaries and go swimming instead? I’ve never been to Blue hole, but it seems like a very nice swimming hole not too far away from here. The hike to the swimming hole is …
it’s gonna be 80 degrees on Friday so let’s FIND SOME WATER TO SUBMERGE OURSELVES IN!!! AKA the Rivanna River! The plan is to drive to Riverview park and find a spot to swim in, possibly the rope swing??? THE PLAN: leave from echols @2pm drive to spot (15 minute drive) walk to spot (10-20 min walk) SWIMMY SWIM/ROPE SWING??? …
**DRIVERS GET PRIORITY** (but this trip is less than 15 miles from our starting point so no gas reimbursment this time) HEY EVERYONE! I really want to go on a hike somewhere this week but have had large amounts of homework and club meetings taking up time. Now I can’t wait to end my week with a walk around Saunders …
Birding is a great way to connect with the natural world and anyone can do it, no matter the skill level. Ivy Creek is only 15 minutes away and is a great birding hotspot with many species. Birds are most active in the morning, so we will be leaving just after sunrise to have the best chance of seeing some …
Starting the year with a humpback hike is a must. I’ve never done a sunrise. Combining these two facts created this trip! Also, what better way to start a Friday than a hike before classes? PS: Thanks for the inspiration Sarah! Humpback Rocks is roughly a 2-mile hike (1 mile each way) that’s a tad steep. People of all skill …
It’s going to be HOT and SUNNY tomorrow so what better to do than go swimming at sugar hollow! Annabelle’s dog Willie will be joining us on the hike. The plan is to hike 2 ish miles to a little baby waterfall where we can swim, eat some snacks, and hang with willie. This will be a super chill trip …
Hey y’all! I somehow still haven’t been to Humpback Rock, and I DESPERATELY want to go. If that’s the case for you (or if you’ve been and wanna go back), then come join me on Sunday morning for a sunrise hike! I think it’ll be a really nice way to start the day and enter the second week of classes …
Have you ever seen a cedar run? Me neither! But this Thursday we are heading out to Cedar Run Trail which has multiple swimming holes about a mile or so up the trail. It’s a short but steep hike and well worth the ascent. We’ll take a refreshing dip, hang out, and soak in the beauty of this wonderful green …
HELLLOOO everybody nn welcome back!111!! this trip is my feeler for who doesn’t have class on Wednesdays … so that we can all conspire to do dope shit every week. Its super duper hot so I wanna go chill in some water: Blue Hole. I’ve never actually swam here but it’s very deep and a popular place near cville!!! To …
Hey party people! Welcome back 🙂 I went to the rope swing on the Rivanna for the first time the other day, and since next Thursday is looking warm, I figured that it would be a perfect chance to make my return! If swimming and maybe even doing some tarzan swinging into the river sounds like a fun way to …
Hey y’all! The semester is basically over (whaaaa) which means YOU should come enjoy yourself on the Monticello Trail! (woooo)!! After the conquering of finals season, we (Ivy & Evelyn) have decided that a little nature walk is in order. If you still have exams left, a chill hike is the perfect way to get endorphins flowing in ya brain. …
Helloooo again outdoorslings!! Look what you made me (us) do. Evelyn and Jackie are back with another beginner outdoor hiking extravaganza. This time: its Taylor Swift themed!!!!!!!!!!!!! (that’s 13 exclamation points) While the queen didn’t respond to our request to join us this Friday (I think she’s busy in Atlanta?), we’re going to be meandering around the OHill trails again! …
If you’re looking for a bright and early start to your Thursday then this is the trip for you! The plan is to head to Bearfence for sunrise, it’s a relatively easy/short hike with 360 views, but be prepared for rock scrambles at the end. Schedule: – 4:30 Leave grounds – 5:30 Arrive at Trailhead – 6:00 Summit – 7:00(latest) …
Drivers get priority off the waitlist! Do you want to start your morning with some hiking and see the sunrise too? Humpback Rock is just under a mile and is a great hike for any level, but it does get very steep and can be challenging. We won’t go too fast and we will take breaks as needed. Keep in …
Have YOU enjoyed using the beautiful land in good ole Virginia? Do you also want to learn how to better respect and acknowledge the land? Then join us on April 22nd (Earth Day) for a service trip to the Monacan Nation Museum to learn about the land that we have been using. We will take a tour of the Monacan …
It has been agessss since I have explored the Virginia views so I wanted to do a nice day hike on Saturday! I will also be going to the Mt. Joy concert that night so there should be plenty of time to get back and get ready before then if you’re worried about Saturday evening/night plans. There are also a …
So, Outdoors Club may not be the only organization on grounds… I know! I was pleasantly surprised too. Presenting… SOR, Sigma Omicron Rho, our Queer & Allied Gender-Inclusive Social Fraternity at UVA. We are teaming up to bring you a laid-back, languid afternoon on Blackrock, a beautiful Shenandoah summit that is the site of some serious SOR-lore (you’re going to …
Have YOU enjoyed using the beautiful land in good ole Virginia? Do you also want to learn how to better respect and acknowledge the land? Then join us on April 22nd (Earth Day) for a service trip to the Monacan Nation Museum to learn about the land that we have been using. We will take a tour of the Monacan …
Just a lil creekathon hike The plan is to just kind of meander around the trails at Walnut Creek for maybe 4ish miles. We can kinda just do whatever we want:)) There is a nice loop that connects some of the trails https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/virginia/jungle-lukes-wilkins-way-and-chimney-loop Wear comfy clothes and good shoes and some water 🙂
**Drivers get priority!!!** Hey, I’ve been looking for some new places to go birding, and Ragged Mountain looks like a good place to check out! I’m hoping we will be able to see some water birds because of the reservoir. No previous birding experience is required, but we recommend downloading the Merlin ID app to identify the birds you spot …
CALLING ALL LITTLE SHREDLINGS! Come one, come all to Creekathon, A day of adventure, fun, and song. With a pavilion as our base camp, We’ll eat, hammock, slackline, and chill like champs. Trips will depart from our central ground, Paddle boarding, hiking, frisbeeing all around. Leaders, get wild, take charge of the day, Make memories that will forever stay. Food …
Hi friends! Last week’s sunrise hike was so fun, so here I am back for another round! 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 the sun rise over da pretty mountains, be filled with feelings of awe, peace and joy as …
Hello to my fellow stressed students! I don’t know about y’all, but the amount of projects and exams and papers and homework and who knows what else is stressing me out. Turns out the doctor ordered some good old fashioned time in nature to cure the school blues! Since I do have all of the before mentioned work to do, …
The 12th is supposed to be 80 degrees and sunny and I’m looking to SWEAT and get those endorphins PUMPIN! The plan is to scurry over to ragged and find a nice grassy area and I’ll lead about 30ish minutes of HIIT (high intensity interval training), then some deep stretching, and maybe a nice little meditation at the end. The …
This is a 7.3 mile loop with over 1,300 feet of elevation gain. Along the route, we should see waterfalls, Camp Rapidan (President Herbert Hoover’s getaway retreat), and views from Hazeltop/Jones Mountain. This should be a fairly strenuous, most-of-the-day hike with three stream crossings, but I anticipate a moderate pace with plenty of breaks. https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/virginia/laurel-prong-rapidan-camp-jones-mountain-trail-via-appalachian-trail https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/mill-prong-laurel-prong.htm Itinerary: – 8 AM: …
Hello again outdoorsy people! Jackie and Evelyn are back for another hike on the OHill trails- but with a twist! This time, its the twilight version (Bella and Edward not included)(I wish Edward was included -Evelyn). We’re going to enjoy the lovely spring weather as the sun sets and maybe enjoy some beautiful stars as we meander the mountain. Come …
**Drivers get priority!!!** Hey, I’ve been looking for some new places to go birding, and Ragged Mountain looks like a good place to check out! I’m hoping we will be able to see some water birds because of the reservoir. No previous birding experience is required, but we recommend downloading the Merlin ID app to identify the birds you spot …
Do you like pretty colors? Do you like pretty colors in the SKY?? Do you want to see said pretty colors over 480 million year old Appalachian Mountains??? Here’s your chance! We will hike up to the top of Humpback (～1 mile each way) in the dark, watch the sunrise, be filled with feelings of awe, peace and joy as …
They say April showers bring May flowers, but Sunday appears to be clear for now, and who doesn’t like a quick summit hike to look over the blue ridge mountains. Hightop Peak Trail is 2.8 miles out and back with just under 1000 feet elevation gain (and loss). Let’s enjoy the views and snacks on what should be clear Sunday! …
Wow what a week!! Let’s go to sugar hollow and enjoy the beautiful spring weather? We’ll hike around for a couple of hours, I heard there is a cool swimming hole maybe a waterfall too. We’ll be trying out the 3.0 mile out and back hike to Blue Hole rated as intermediate. Check out the trail details here: https://www.hikingproject.com/trail/7088672/blue-hole-out-and-back https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/sugar-hollow–3 …
Spring has finally sprung and the weather is getting warmer, so what better time than now to go birding? Lickinghole Creek is a birding hotspot with 200 species listed and it’s only 20 minutes away! The trail is easy to follow and takes us along the creek to the lake, providing an opportunity to spot lots of birds. No previous …
hello hiker people!! Is there a better way to spend your Sunday than going on a 7 (ish) mile, out-and-back hike in the George Washington and Jefferson National Forest? I think not! Hanging Rock is a moderate hike that follows the AT with some pretty spectacular looking views at the top, and the weather on Sunday is shaping up to …
Spring has sprung oh yes and I want to go on a nice pleasant hike. We will be doing the wolf gap trail on BIG SCHLOSSSSSSSSS which is 4.3 mi out and back. Here’s the alltrails for it https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/west-virginia/big-schloss-via-wolf-gap-trail . The elevation gain is just over 1000 feet so be prepared mentally and physically to elevate un-elevate that much. Plan: …
With the weekend weather looking good, I’m in the mood to explore more of Shenandoah National Park. AllTrails says its 3.4 miles of out-and-back with 1200 feet of elevation gain (and loss, technically) with gorgeous views of the park. I have the trip labeled as intermediate due to the elevation gain but we’ll take a reasonable pace and have plenty …
It will be almost 80 degrees on Friday so I wanna go check out some waterfalls. This is a 3.4 mile hike with a steep climb back up from the falls to the parking lot. My goal is to be by the water and get a little wet so dress accordingly if you have similar plans! Alltrails: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/virginia/doyles-river-falls-trail The plan: …
Hellooo outdoorsy people! Do you feel like you’ve been swamped with work since coming back from break? We do too! Join Evelyn and Jackie as we lead our first hike! We plan to walk slowly, spend some time staring at the trees, bask in the golden hour glow, and enjoy the spring weather!! Timeline: 4:00 meet in front of OHill …
who: you outdoorsy people what: SUNRISE HIKE where: humpback rocks when: Thursday morning (3/23) @5:40am why: to start your week in the best way possible! hey y’all! I’ve had a sunrise hike kick recently and what better way to fix that than hiking humpback rocks! Humpback is a great sunrise hike (good for beginners and intermediate hikers) but be warned …
Hey y’all! With my work finally taking a down turn in its quantity and the weather making an upturn, I figure it’s high time to hit up SNP for a nice little mid-day hikey hike. The goal is drive in a car (sad) then arrive at the trail head, leave society behind and embrace nature and hopefully see some good …
After being in the desert for a week I really miss our beautiful Virginia mountains. I recently learned that Hawksbill Mountain is the highest peak in Shenandoah so it should provide some pretty awesome views. This is a pretty chill 2.7 mile loop with a surprisingly low amount of elevation gain. On average it takes about an hour and half …
I have never seen DC when the cherry blossoms are out. They are projected to be in peak bloom on the weekend of Saturday, March 25th, so I want to make an excursion to see the blooms in their full glory! This loop is a very easy 4 miles through the traditional cherry blossom viewing trail. We will also get …
All trails link: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/virginia/staunton-river-trail-to-bear-church-rock – Bear Church Rock is a about an 8 mile advanced/intermediate hike. I think intermediate level hikers could totally do it, just be warned it is pretty steep in a few sections! – The trail follows the Staunton river and then climbs up Jones Mountain to a beautiful view at the top – I have a …
Howdy y’all. If you haven’t heard of it before, Pisgah National Forest in North Carolina is a pretty sick place! It’s got all the mountain biking, whitewater kayaking, climbing, and hiking your heart could ever desire (and I’m sure some other outdoorsy awesomeness too)! So come with us on a magical journey to this dope area only 6 hours away! …
Hello hiker people!! Is there a better way to spend your Sunday than going on a 7 (ish) mile, out-and-back hike in the George Washington and Jefferson National Forest? I think not! Hanging Rock is a moderate hike that follows the AT with some pretty spectacular looking views at the top, and the weather on Sunday is shaping up to …
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Howdy yall, This is going to be Daniel’s first time leading a trip! (mine too) This hike is listed as moderate, so we shouldn’t have any problems (I’ve never done it before). We can do the 2.6 mile loop or the 2 mile total out and back, depending on how we’re feeling. We can also take plenty of breaks if …
**DRIVERS GET PRIORITY** Are you disappointed at the amount of birds at UVA? Well me too. Lickinghole Creek is a birding hotspot with 200 species listed and it’s only 20 minutes away! The trail is easy to follow and takes us along the creek to the lake, providing an opportunity to spot both lots of birds. No previous birding experience …
We are all in need of some mountains at the moment and since the weather is unprecedently warm for February it would seem wrong not to make the most of it! The plan is to enjoy the sunset over Shenandoah from the Stony Man summit this Sunday. It is a pretty chill hike around 1.6 miles out-and-back so if you …
Hey bird enthusiasts, we’re heading to Lickinghole Creek for a quick birding trip! According to eBird, Lickinghole Creek is a birding hotspot with 200 species listed, so there should be a lot for us to see. The trail is easy to follow and takes us along the creek to the lake, providing an opportunity to spot both wetland and songbirds …
Howdy folks, We’re incredibly lucky to have some amazing hiking and biking trails so close to Charlottesville, but winter storms have taken their toll on the forests and many trails are currently blocked by downed trees and limbs. Mill Creek Trail near Sherando Lake is in particularly rough shape, with a few spots of localized heavy damage. The plan for …