Do you want to take a break from the library and study somewhere where you can hear the birds sing? Then come join me on the first Sunday Study Series at Ragged Mountain Reservoir. We will be leaving from the corner of Echols dorm at 1:30 PM and returning roughly at 5:00 PM. Nothing is needed except yourself and whatever …
water? you doing here? oh just cleaning up this waterway. …anyway…Hello friends! Alana and I are facilitating an epic collab with SURFRIDER!! We will be doing a Rivanna River clean-up at 2pm on 2/28 to keep our local waterways clean. You will get to pick up trash and meet some fellow water lovers. Yay! Enough said. If you know you …
hey yall! I love snacks! i love rocks! if this applies to you too, join me as I embark to Bearfence mountain this Saturday. It’s a 3.3 mile hike, and features a (drumrollllll) ~rock scramble~ We will take a short break at the summit to take in the beautiful view and feast on our snacks. you should be comfortable hiking …
Do you have a dog?!! No? I’m sorry. Do you want to pretend like you have a dog!??!? Boy do we have an idea for you. Come join Nora and I on our Ragged hike (dog included thx Nora) this week! If you are sad that the snow is gone like we are, Summit (the dog in question) will lick …
Guys… it’s March 1st. We have to march first… haha… haha… (LAUGH). Let’s march a marathon (26.2ish miles) together to celebrate. It’s on my bucket list to walk the entirety of the Rivanna trail and that’s already 20 miles so we might as well go all the way! This trip is considered advanced solely because of the distance, so if …
It’s gonna be beeeeoooutiful on Friday. Come with me and Via to Sugar Hollow to hike and splash around. This will be a nice quick afternoon trip full of whimsy. Please sign up if you are queer or trans or all of the above! We want to hang out with you. sched: meet at echols dorm at 3:30pm drive 40 …
The weather is currently looking great on Sunday…sunny and highs in the mid 50s! While it is still Winter, I want to go up to the Ridgeline before the vegetation grows back and we have to bushwack. You DO NOT NEED OUTDOOR CLIMBING EXPERIENCE TO JOIN. There are a whole bunch of classics up there including: – Bear Grylls (V3/4) …
Hello friends!! Every month the Rivanna Trails Foundation hosts a trail maintenance work party to maintain a section of the trail. I love the Rivanna trail…you love the Rivanna Trail…so let’s help keep it in good shape for the Charlottesville community. I will also be supplying bagels. Pull up. Here’s the plan: – 8:30: Meet at Echols – 8:45: Arrive …
I want to try and get at least one trip to shenandoah in before winter returns in full force because apparently it might snow again next week? In any case I figure it’s worth a shot to try and go this sunday when it’s supposed to be a little warmer so I have something to distract myself from the fact …
hello yall! Join me as I embark to Blackrock Gap/Trayfoot mountain trail for a short overnight backpacking trip. it’s a 9.5 ish mile hike with one overnight. We will hike 6 miles the first day, and 3 miles the second day! At night, we will also brew and enjoy some hot chocolate, so please Bring Your Own Cup (BYOC), or …
ONE MORE backpacking trip coming atCHA. But it’s on Friday. Also, I’m pretty flexible with the departure time. Basically, I just want to get outside and sleep outside. That’s the dream. Anyone is welcome on this trip and please reach out with questions. My number is listed at the bottom. Hike details: river crossing! wilderness! peaks! all trails says it’s …
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while we don’t yet know whether punxsutawney phil will see his shadow on sunday, the weather this week seems to be suggesting an early spring is on the way, and that means it’s time to get back out there. Conditions for trails in shenandoah seem a bit iffy so we’re gonna go to the blue ridge tunnel which is super …
Hello friends! Since I know you are ALL probably sick of studying and reading the same class notes over and over again (maybe I’m projecting here…), I’ll keep this short: come hike! Leave the depths of Clark, the weird wooden cubbies of Shannon, or whatever level of Clem you’ve spent wayyy too much time on this week and get outside …
Hi yall!! Looking to get one last trip in before heading home? We have the perfect one for you! Join us for an overnight backpacking trip to three ridges! Here, we will hike half of the 13.6 miles loop, camp out overnight, finish the rest in the morning, before heading back to cville. Schedule: Saturday: ~8 miles 11am: Leave from …
Are you a tunnel enthusiast? Well, you should be for this one. It’s a mile long. That’s pretty cool. Come join me this Sunday to check it out! Here’s the plan: 10:00: Meet at Echols 10:30: Arrive at trailhead and start hiking (4.5 miles out and back) 12:30: Come away awe-inspired and talk about the miracle of long holes bored …
Let’s go on another triple crown hike! A few weeks ago I led an EPIC trip to Dragon’s Tooth in Catawba, VA and it made me want to hike another triple crown trail. I hiked Tinker Cliffs for the first time on my 9th birthday (what a way to spend the day!) and think it’s about time to go hike …
This weekend could be the last one in 2024 that I’m able to go to Shenandoah because of thanksgiving and finals and christmas, so I figured why not go out to break on a high note by going to Hightop? This out-and-back hike is 3.5 miles with 958 feet of elevation gain and is rated moderate according to AllTrails, so …
Are you a groovy spirit trapped in the body of a tired college student? Want to reset your vibe and go into thanksgiving break with something to be thankful for? Tag along with us (Max and Loreley) as we refresh our minds and bodies with a low key 9am thursday morning hike on the ohill trails. Just imagine: you…nature…us…a gnome …
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 …
No experience necessary! Every year, the Fairfield Foundation of Gloucester, Virginia hosts archaeology open to the public during the Urbanna Oyster Festival. This year, the digging will be in the backyard of the Gressitt House (c. 1740) searching for foundations of outbuildings, or structures that could predate the house! Urbanna was founded in 1680 on the southern side of the …
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 …
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 …
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! …
Late-October, Virginia’s scenic canopy of late fall, cool mountain breezes to counteract the horrid midday heat, eating some gourmet jet-boil pasta while watching the vibrant sun dip slowly behind our beautiful Virginia mountains from a little fire tower nestled atop Elliot Knob. If you imagine this to be your ideal Friday night after a long week of being in the …
Late-October, Virginia’s scenic canopy of late fall, cool mountain breezes to counteract the horrid midday heat, eating some gourmet jet-boil pasta while watching the vibrant sun dip slowly behind our beautiful Virginia mountains from a little fire tower nestled atop Elliot Knob. If you imagine this to be your ideal Friday night after a long week of being in the …
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 …
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). …
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 …
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 …
Did someone say “Let’s go to Morven on Friday”? I think so. Morven Kitchen Garden is UVA’s project in sustainable agriculture, and it’s a really cool place to spend a nice Friday afternoon! This trip is beginner-friendly, and the volunteer work is mostly small manual labor tasks, like harvesting produce, weeding, etc. Be sure to bring water/snacks and clothes you …
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 …
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 …
(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 …
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 …
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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 …
Howdy ODC folk!! Matt and I have no classes on Friday and instead of tending to our many responsibilities, we plan on hitting the trails! Elliot’s Knob is a roughly 8.5 mile out-and-back trail with 2,000+ feet of elevation gain. It is definitely not an easy hike but it is super doable so fret not! Here is the AllTrails link: …
Did you know you can sit in the waterfall at Blue Hole!!!! Join me and my bootay at Blue hole this Wednesday afternoon! Blue Hole in the fall always makes me so nostalgic because it was my first hike with ODC, was my first real hike ever, and my first freshwater swim ever!!! (not really much fresh water or hiking …
Hello beautiful people, Do you have a discussion class on Friday that you don’t feel like going to? Or, have you been stuck inside in lectures all week and want to end your 3rd week this semester with a BANG? Or, do you have a PASSION for hammocks (I won’t judge)? If so, come join me at Ragged to have …
My FIRST EVER ODC trip was a trail service trip led by Grace Gray. It’s quite simply in my Outdoors Club blood to work on the trails. We, along with other humans and animals, use trails all the dang time so we have a responsibility to give back to the dirt we walk on. This Friday we’ll be doing trail …
I’m turning 20 tmrw (what?!?!?) and I realized as I was sitting on the lawn today that there is nothing I’d rather do on my bday more than wake up in the pitch black darkness and hike up a mountain with other outdoorsy people to see the sun rise. **I was going to lead this trip on Thursday but it …
Hello outdoorslings!! Tomorrow looks like it’ll be sunny and gorgeous so Parker & I want to embark on a little midday swim! Come join us as we paddle around the reservoir and share fwoc (first week of class?) stories! Also- this is a very beginner friendly trip! If you have never paddle boarded before or even touched water before you …
Have you ever wanted to go down a natural waterfall or visit the Shenandoah National Park? Maybe you just need to touch some grass and escape Charlottesville for the day. Well, we will be doing both of these things this Friday at the Cedar Creek Falls of White Oak Canyon of the Shenandoah National Park. We will be leaving from …