Ever wondered How to pitch a tent, pack it, clean it, find a good location for it and things like this? Come join us on the Lawn on Thursday for a quick workshop about this. You can bring your food and eat dinner there. we will quickly go over tents and differences like 2/3/4..pole, symmetric/unsymmetric, light tents/ 3 season/ 4 …
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Sunday Study Break Day Hike
Sundays were not made for studying, they were made for the outdoors!! Come take a hike on Skyline Drive. We’ll be hiking the Dark Hollow Falls, a 1.5 mile hike that has excellent views of the falls. The club provides: a ride, gas, a fun time and a friendly trip leader (me!) You should bring: plenty of water and snacks
White Oak Canyon Day Hike
If you want to brave the bad weather we’re supposed to have this weekend and see some great waterfalls, this is your chance. White Oak Canyon is one of the more popular hikes in Shenandoah Park and I want to get my money’s worth out of my recent annual pass purchase! If you come on this hike and have a …
Sunset Hike at Shenandoah National Park
My favorite hike! We’ll take off early in the afternoon and get back when it’s nearly dark, so we’ll be hiking in the woods in the dusk. It’s really beautiful up there, and we’ll be hiking to the foot of a lesser-known waterfall, so if you want to swim, dress appropriately. Last year it wasn’t quite hot enough that I …
Old Rag Day Hike
This is a gorgeous hike. I’m taking other officers’ word for that — I actually haven’t been on this particular hike! But it’s a club favorite and I’ve been disappointed not to go on some of our past trips there. It’s easy to medium difficulty, and the views are spectacular (there are lots of photos in our photo gallery for …
Waterfall Hiking & Camping
This is one of my two favorite hikes in all of Shenandoah National Park! We’ll see lots of beautiful waterfalls up close, and even get to go on a natural waterslide (so please wear a bathing suit!)! The hike is 9.6 miles long and will take about 8 hours. This is not a backpacking trip so you won’t have to …
VA Beach Blowout! Sun & Sand, Paddling, Hiking, Biking, SCUBA,
Come make some new friends while paddling, hiking, and/or scuba-diving, or just veg on the beach! Then have a nice dinner & s’mores by the campfire, and sleep under the stars or in a tent. ***CATCH SOME RAYS, SWIM, & BUILD SANDCASTLES. A nice beach is just a short walk from our campsites. Also, there are free hot showers. ***GO …
AT/Shenandoah Nat’l Park long day hike
Long (say 15-17 mile) day hike on the Appalachian Trail in Shenandoah Nat’l Park. Start time is quite flexible–personally speaking, the earlier the better. Which trail segment we will do is by consensus of participants. In the event that by Friday evening Sunday’s forecast still calls for rain, we will step the trip back to Saturday. How long the trip …
The Great Smoky Mountains Hiking Extravaganza
We’re going to be going to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, on the border of Tennessee and North Carolina, for some fantastic hiking. Expect to see gorgeous foliage, crisp, cool streams, lots of wildlife, and incredible vistas that will amaze you!!! We will drive down on Saturday, do day hikes on Sunday and Monday, and drive back on Tuesday. Outdoors …
Hiking at Devil’s Marbleyard
Hey Guys, On this day hike we’re heading up the Blue Ridge Mountains near Glasgow, Virginia to see one of the most unusual rock formations in the area. Devil’s Marbleyard is a very a little known place tucked deep into Arnold’s Valley, but it’s one of the most spectacular sights you’ll see in Virginia. The trip begins with a 1.5 …
Primitive Tools and Survival
Want to learn about Wilderness Survival?!?! WALTER MEHRING will be in the Monroe Hill House sharing his knowledge of edible plants and demonstrating primitive fire and tool-making. (plus much more!) Come learn about using nature’s tools to survive in the wilderness without the luxury of Gortex Jackets, North Face tents and pre-made trail mix!! Outdoors at UVa provides: snacks You …
Old Rag Day Hike
One of the most popular day hikes for this club- A classic, this seven mile, full day hike is full of scenery, and amazing views with some steep and lots of easy hiking. This should be a suitable hike for most people. There are boulders, crevices, outcrops and more views. We’ll be doing some scrambling in parts, so be prepared …
Fall Foliage Tour – Dayhiking
come join us for a hike through white oak canyon, one of the most beautiful locations in the area, at one of the most beautiful times of the year. the trail begins at the foot of the mountain and follows a series of waterfalls as they cascade down the mountain all the way from the summit. the falls should be …
Backpacking and Caving: Riprap Hollow, SNP
Blue Ridge Mountain Sports writes, “One of the classic hikes in Shenandoah National Park. Two great views and some of the most beautiful falls and pools in the park make this hike outstanding.” We’ll backpack in about 7 miles, catch some views and waterfalls along the way, and camp out among beautiful autumn colors. Close to where we’ll camp is …
Leonids Meteor Watching From Humpback Rocks
The Leonids meteor shower will peak around 4:30AM this Tuesday, and it is supposed to be the best show for at least the next 30 years. We will hike up to Humpback Rocks by the light of the full moon and watch the meteors. If you want to see the shower but don’t want to lose that much sleep, check …
Snow, Waterfall, Awesome View HIKE
This 3.3-mile hike to a beautiful tall waterfall (Lewis Spring Falls) and a fantastic mountain-top view (Blackrock) should be amazing with the blanket of snow all around! And top that off with an inspiring sunset across the mountain ranges! Hike is off Skyline Drive, near Big Meadows, in Shenandoah National Park. Classes are over, come take the break you deserve …
Frozen Waterfall Hike: Whiteoak Canyon
It’s been pretty dang cold so the waterfalls in Whiteoak Canyon (in Shenandoah National Park) should be frozen, making for a spectacularly beautiful hike. We might also see some ice climbers! We’ll hike about 3 miles up and 3 miles back down, for a total of 6 miles. Part of the trail has steep switchbacks, and there likely will be …
Wilderness First Aid
A 2-day-long Wilderness First Aid course, from 8am to 6:00 or 6:30pm each day. Please see the internet link for details. Successful completion gets you a 2-year certification. The club is offering a $100 discount (that’s 71% off!!!) off the course fee if you complete the class successfully *and* agree to lead a club adventure this semester. We need more …
White Mountains, NH Spring Break Trip! Ski/Hike/Camp!
This will be a multi-purpose trip to the White Mountains in New Hampshire! We will be camping each night in a campsite inside the National Park. IT WILL BE COLD. The average high for early March is around 35 degrees, and this has been a cold winter so far. IT WILL BE COLD AND WE WILL BE SLEEPING IN TENTS! …
Old Rag Sunday Hiking or/and climbing
well, everybody says “it’s hard to find”. this sunday we will be looking for those nice granites on Old Rag mountain in the Shenandoah. we will split to “happy hikers” team and “miserable climbers”. start from here is at 6:30 am. so happy hikers will be back early afternoon. miserable climbers though will climb top rope and trad for 3-4 …
Old Rag Day Hike
Old Rag Hike: 7.2 Miles Roundtrip, 4-5 hours, Difficulty: Moderate up, easy down, Elevation gain 2200’. Weather can be cold and windy. There is a 20% chance of rain on Sunday, so be prepared for a wet sky and soggy ground. Closed shoes are a must, and I suggest something waterproof. Please bring lots of water and a packed lunch. …
Afternoon hike to Humpback Rocks
A short hike from the Blue Ridge Parkway up to Humpback rocks for lunch and some time to relax and enjoy the awesome view. It will be a little cooler up there so dress warmly. Also, bring a book or a pair if binoculars if you like. Outdoors at UVa provides: A ride, or gas money if you drive. You …
Pick out a Highway to Adopt and Go Hiking
I’d really like to have some input for adopting a highway. I think the best way would be to go out and see which roads near Charlottesville need the most help. After looking at a couple different ones, we’ll go hiking at Humpback’s Rock. Outdoors at UVa provides: transportation You must bring: water, snacks
Rocky Mount loop camping!
A great 9.1 mile hike off of Skyline drive. The “loop hike explores the peninusa of park land on the west side of Beldor Hollow.” Outdoors at UVa provides: Rides, main meals, Equipment You must bring: Clothing, snacks, and smiles!
Sugar Hollow Hiking/Swimming
Since it may not be stellar weather on Thursday, this trip will be more about exploring an area that most people don’t know. There will be swimming holes and I will probably swim, yet it may be colder than most would like. I’ve been out there and its an absolutely beaitiful, secluded area. Pray for sun! Outdoors at UVa provides: …
Earth Day Hike at Fortunes Cove
This hike is an opportunity for members of the various environmental clubs at UVa to get together and enjoy nature together…SAVE, SEA, and the Outdoors Club have been planning some events to celebrate Earth Week and this hike is open to members of all 3 groups. Fortunes Cove is a beautiful 5.5 mile hike on a peice of property owned …
Swimming at Sugar Hollow
Last week, the group that went to Sugar Hollow found an awesome place to swim. There’s a rope swing and a deep swimming hole. It’s about a 25 minute drive and about an easy 1 mile hike to where we’ll be swimming. Outdoors at UVa provides: a ride You must bring: snacks or lunch, water, bathing suit, closed shoes for …
Study Break Day Hike!
Just a simple day hike! We’ll actually decide where to go once we meet on Saturday, but I’m thinking somewhere on Skyline Drive, or somewhere maybe Southwest of here? I’d imagine we’ll drive about an hour, hike, come back, maybe grab dinner on the way back. We’ll pretty much just do whatever the group wants to do when we meet! …
Hiking/Swimming White Oak Canyon
This month’s edition of Blue Ridge Outdoors and the recent heat wave have inspired me to pick a trail in the Shenandoah to hike/swim. The White Oak Canyon trail is a nice, moderate 5 mile circuit hike with 5 sets of falls along the way. Sorry about the short notice. I thought Sat. was supposed to rain all day but …
Refreshing Hike to Natural Waterslide, Waterfalls & Swim Holes
This awesome 8-mile hike (see link) has a mega-fun natural waterslide, several big waterfalls, and plenty of places for a swim in the crystal-clear cool mountain water — so wear your swimsuit! Hike is at Cedar Run & Whiteoak Canyon, Shenandoah National Park, just an hour from Cville. Questions? Call Matt at 304-488-7503 (cellphone). Outdoors at UVa provides: Entrance fee …
Hiking, Climbing at Seneca Rocks
this adventure is made for climbers and non-climbers. climbers can climb morning and afternoon. we will have all sort of climbing equipment including top rope, sport and trad. so choose what you want! for those who never climbed before, there will be a short workshop on basics and belaying and then they can tope rope beginner routes. late afternoon when …
Sunset Hike to Humpback Rocks
Monday is the summer solstice, and to celebrate we’ll be taking the short walk up to Humpback Rock in order to watch the sunset, weather permitting of course. Plan to bring water, a flashlight/headlamp , and a pair of sturdy shoes or boots with decent tread.
Hiking at Elliot Knob!!
Come join us for a nice sunday hike at Elliot Knob. We will leave C-ville around 8:15 before it gets hot. If you live near Afton, we can also pick you up from near exit 99 of I64, where we will meet with another trip leader. Just let us know. Bring- Lunch, snacks and plenty of water (2-3litter) Sunscreen and/or …
Day Hiking/Rock Climbing at Old Rag Mountain
This trip is created for both hiking and climbing. we leave cville at 8 am Sat.after almost an hour drive we start to hike and will be at the top of old rag at noon. if you don’t want to climb you can come back immediately , so you will be at town around 3pm. the climbs have different difficulties …
Ramsey’s Draft Hiking
Squeeze a day of hiking in between exams and rain! The weather Tuesday is supposed to be good, so we’ll drive out to Ramsey’s Draft in the George Washington National Forest- described as “a pristine, spring-fed mountain stream” surrounded by clusters of Eastern hemlock- and spend the morning and early afternoon hiking. Depending on the group’s interests and time constraints, …
Hike in Shenandoah NP
That’s another try to motivate some of you for a hike on the weekend (although everyone is talking about skiing ;-)) The Doyles River trail offers a short (4hr) and a long (5hr) circuit of moderate difficulty. Here’s what the guide book says: “These circuits offer rewarding hikes along the east slope of the Blue Ridge. … they feature waterfalls …
Hike in Shenandoah NP
We will do a four to five hour hike in the Shenondoah NP, I haven’t yet decided where to go, suggestions are welcome. Bring something to drink, a snack for lunch or money to buy a snack, warm clothes, and comfortable shoes. the club pays for gas.
Spring Break COSTA RICA!
This dynamic 9 day trip gives you the chance to see a cloudforest, an active volcano and some of Costa Rica’s superb Pacific beaches and wildlife. March 5 or 6: Arrive San Jose, the capital city of Costa Rica. Check into our hotel and enjoy the city. March 7, 8: La Fortuna / Arenal. La Fortuna, at the foot of …
Playing in the snow at Canaan Valley & Timberline, WV
Canaan Valley is a beautiful resort in the mountains of WV that offer downhill ski/snowboard trails, and plenty of cross country ski/hiking trails. Across from Canaan valley is Timberline, another ski resort. Monday, Feb. 9th is customer appreciation day at Timberline, where we’ll be able to ski all day for $3 with vouchers from Freestyle (I’ll give them to you …
Humpback Rocks Day Hike
The next several days are supposed to be spectacular weather. How better to enjoy the sunshine and fall colors than by taking a fun, short hike up a rocky mountain to a spectacular 360-degree view? Bring along a picnic lunch and munch away amidst spectacular scenery. It will be chilly and may be windy at the top, so stuff a …
Fall Break Afternoon Hike
This will be about a 4-to-5-hour hike in the Shenandoah National Park or somewhere else fairly close. I haven’t yet decided where to go. Suggestions are welcomed. You should be prepared for the weather, bring a liter of water, and if you want to, bring a short story or poem or something similar to share (original or not, either is …
Trail Clean-Up at Walnut Creek Park
Walnut Creek Park is a great place for lots of outdoor activities. It offers excellent hiking/running/mountain biking trails, a frisbee golf course, a swimming park/beach, flat water paddling/roll practice, relaxing, catching some sun….Isabell left a lot of downed trees and debris along the trail. Some local mountain bike clubs are heading out there on Thursday for trail clean up, and …
Ol’ Rag: post hurricane day hike
Believe it or not, it’s supposed to be beautiful weather on Saturday. Celebrate your survival with a one Virginia’s classic hikes. The view from the top of old rag is spectacular, and helped me to understand why this land was designated a “National” park. Even if you hate hiking, it’s a must do. So here’s the plan: we meet up …
Virginia Beach EXTRAVAGANZA! Sun & Sand, Scuba, Hiking, Surf Kayaking, and Biking!
UPDATE! There is a very good possibility that the campsite is closed for the weekend. Please show up at 9 if you would like to go. I will be calling the place before then (like 8:30) to see if its open. We will decide what is going on at that point. Come to Virginia beach and do some scuba, paddling, …
Waterslides Hike
This is a 9.6 mile (not very difficult) hike in Shenandoah Valley. “This is one of my two favorite hikes in all of Shenandoah National Park! We’ll see lots of beautiful waterfalls up close, and even get to go on a natural waterslide” (Matt Rosefsky, last years president). After the hike, which takes about 8 hours, we’ll go back to …
Sunset Hike in Shenandoah National Park
This short evening hike will take us through some beautiful trails in the park, back to a hidden waterfall that most people don’t visit. There’s a decent-sized swimming hole there, plenty big enough to get cool if you want, so if it’s hot and you’re in the mood, feel free to dress for a dip. Part of the trail is …