Updated > White Oak Canyon: Hike | Water-Slide | Vineyard

OVERVIEW

This event has been adjusted for the weather.

Trip supports 2 more participants.

Take note of departure time on Saturday morning @ 8 AM.

WHAT WE’RE GONNA DO:

1) Drive from UVA to White Oak Canyon lower lot*
2) Ascend the White Oak Canyon trail and traverse the SNP ridge.
3) Descend the Cedar Run trail.
4) Slip some natural water-slides and/or cliff-jump, water level permitting. You assume full risk for yourself if you chose to participate in this portion of the trip.**
5) Visit a local vineyard and have a tasting at the winery, if you like. Allow $10 for a tasting.
6) Get back to UVA

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING:

– Daypack
– Food (enough for 8 hours of moderate to heavy activity)
– Water (2L) in bladder or bottles
– Hiker equipment (sturdy footwear, wind/rain jacket)
– Water-slide gear (change of clothes, courage)

It is your responsibility to bring all the items above.

WE WILL BE SHARING THE FOLLOWING GROUP GEAR FOR THE HIKE:

– H20 purification
– First aid kit

REFERENCES
* http://www.hikingupward.com/SNP/whiteoakcedarrun/
** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hUUZ0YjZKM