Old Dominion Appalachian Trail Club upcoming events

Pleasant Grove Park, Fluvanna County (Further Afield - FA): C3 (15 Oct 2026)

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Where: Pleasant Grove Park, Fluvanna County

When: 10/15/2026 (Thursday)

Category: FA (Further Afield) C3 (<9 miles, moderate terrain)

Dogs allowed: No

Meeting Place and Time: Theresa will let everyone who has signed up know the details of the meet-up location and time two to three days prior to the hike.

Registration link: At the bottom of the email about this event will be a URL with the name of the hike that takes you to the ODATC page for this hike. On the page is a button to register. Alternatively, if you go to the calendar on the ODATC website and click on the link to this hike, it goes to that same page with the same register button.

Hike Leader: Theresa Duffey taduffey2054@comcast.net

Hike Details: Theresa's Third Thursday - the Triple-T - hikes return! With any luck, we might get a chance for some remaining fall colors. Pleasant Grove Park offers a variety of hike opportunities along streams and the Rivanna River, wooded areas and open fields. If most of the leaves have fallen, there should be some nice views of the river. Plan to hike about 7+/-miles. Hike limited to 12 participants.

Contact the Hike Leader if you have specific questions that are not covered.

Happy trails!

Trout Pond-Great North Mountain Camping - Hiking (FA - C3) (15 Oct 2026)

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Where: Trout Pond-Great North Mountain Camping - Hiking

When: 10/15 - 10/18/2026

Category: FA (Further Afield) C3 (5-9 mile hikes, moderately strenuous)

Dogs allowed: No

Participation Limit: 12

Meeting Place and Time: Participants will need to plan on coming directly to the campground. Once they are registered, the hike leader will send messages and updates regarding hikes, potential carpools, and other details. Participants will also be able to post messages to the group.

Registration: To register visit https://www.meetup.com/charlottesville-patc-hiking-and-trail-love

Hike Leader: Howard Davis hsdhiker@gmail.com

Hike Details:An outdoor camping and day hiking opportunity during a beautiful time of the year. Our Day Hikes will be in the Great North Mountain Trail System which include Big Schloss and Half Moon Mountain. We will stay at the USFS Campground located at the Trout Pond Recreation Area near Lost City, WV. This campground has hot showers and a mix of Reserve and First Come Sites. Some have electricity. You will need to reserve or share a site. To reserve in advance visit recreation.gov

Visit the George Washington National Forest website to learn more. https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/gwj/recreation/trout-pond-recreation-area

NOTE: This hike is sponsored by the Charlottesville / Southern Shenandoah Potomac Appalachian Trail Club. ODATC members are welcomed to sign up and join in.

Contact the Hike Leader if you have specific questions that are not covered.

Happy trails!

October ODATC Trail Maintenance Monthly Work Trip (17 Oct 2026)

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Join us for our monthly maintenance trip on our section of the Appalachian Trail! ODATC maintains the 19.1 miles of Trail just south of Shenandoah National Park, from Reeds Gap to Rockfish Gap. Section maintainers visit the section often, trimming back vegetation in the summer, clearing debris, and identifying any problems that will need more help to address. On monthly work trips such as this one, we tackle larger or more complex projects such as clearing fallen trees, repairing and constructing rock steps and other treadway structures, and rehabilitating the treadway.

Bring a lunch and expect to spend the full day working on the Trail!

Contact trailmaintenance@odatc.org to sign up and more details.

Dave Wilcox and Craig Hardy, Trail Maintenance Co-Supervisors

Torry Ridge Day Hike (Further Afield) (24 Oct 2026)

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Where: Blue Ridge Pkwy (White Gap Trailhead)

When: Oct 24, 2026

Category: FA (Further Afield) - 9 mile hike, moderately strenuous

Dogs allowed: Yes

Hike Type: Loop

Meeting Place and Time: Meeting point will be Oilville Park and Ride at 7:30. Bring $10 to give to your driver. If you are not in the RVA area, contact the hike leader to make arrangements to meet at the trailhead.

Registration link: At the bottom of the email about this event will be a button to register. Alternatively, if you go to the calendar on the ODATC website and click on the link to this hike, it goes to a page for the hike with a register button.

Hike Leader: Doug Morgan, dougmorgan19@gmail.com

Hike Details: We will start at the White Gap trailhead and hike clockwise, arriving down at the Sherando Lake picnic area midway through the hike, where we will stop for lunch. The fall foliage should be at peak color! The return trip will be almost all uphill, but not very steep. Here is the full hike description:

https://myhikes.org/trails/torry-ridge-and-white-rock-falls-hike

This hike generally takes about 5 hours. It is 9 miles with almost 2,000 feet of total elevation. We will not be on a timetable but if you can't do this hike in about 5 hours please do not sign up.

We will have lunch at the lake, but would love to stop for a beer on the way home if you are interested.

Contact the Hike Leader if you have specific questions that are not covered.

Happy trails!

Halloween Hoot to Shelter (FA) (24 Oct 2026)

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Where: Halloween Hoot Backpacking Trip: Paul Wolfe Shelter on the AT

When: 10/24 - 10/25/2026

Category: FA (Further Afield) C3 (5-9 mile hikes, moderately strenuous)

Dogs allowed: Yes but must be leashed

Hike Type: Out and Back (Overnight)

Meeting Place and Time: The hike leader will provide those details.

Registration: Contact the hike leader via text directly. There is no on-line registration for this one. At the start of the hike, please sign the Hike Activity Sheet and Liability Waiver.

Hike Leader: Beth Kirwin (804) 212-6437

Special Notes: A stream crossing or two. Bring a tent or plan to sleep in the shelter. Bring normal backpacking gear.

Hike Details: The planned route is Rockfish Gap via the AT to the Paul Wolfe Shelter on Saturday, enjoy camping out together for the night, and return to the cars on Sunday.

Contact the Hike Leader if you have specific questions that are not covered.

Happy trails!

Robertson Mountain Loop (Hearty Hike) (29 Oct 2026)

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Where: Robertson Mountain Loop via Weakley Hollow Fire Road and Old Rag Fire Road (Hearty Hike): B2

When: October 29, 2026 (Thursday)

Category: HH (Hearty Hike)

Dogs allowed: No

Hike Leader: Bill Cox wm.cox0213@gmail.com

Hike Details:

This is a lollipop hike of a little over 10 miles with 2900’ of elevation gain to get the heart pumping as we enjoy the beauty of the fall foliage. This hike does not go to the summit of Old Rag. No permit required; no rock scrambles. Please do not sign up for this hike if you are not used to both the mileage and elevation gain.

Contact the Hike Leader if you have specific questions that are not covered.

Here is a link to the AllTrails description and elevation profile:

https://www.alltrails.com/en-gb/trail/us/virginia/robertson-mountain-loop-via-weakley-hollow-fire-road-and-old-rag-fire-road?p=-1&sh=fx7kep&utm_medium=trail_share&utm_source=alltrails_virality

We will meet for car pooling at the Oilville Park and Ride at 7:20am for a 7:30 depature

We will have lunch and snacks on the trail.

Contact Hike Leader for more details.

Happy trails!

Doyles River Falls - Jones Run Loop (Further Afield - FA): C2 (30 Oct 2026)

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:45:00 GMT

Where: Doyles River Falls - Jones Run Loop, Southern District SNP

When: 10/30/2026 (Friday)

Category: FA (Further Afield)

Dogs allowed: No

Meeting Place and Time: Meeting point will be Oilville Park and Ride at 7:45. Bring $10-15 to give to your driver. If you are not in the RVA area, contact the hike leader to make arrangements to meet at the trailhead.

Hike Leader: Pat Doyle patrickjd9@gmail.com

Hike Details: Somehow, despite the river being named for him, Pat has never led this classic as a club hike. While the leaves will be just past peak, there should be plenty to see. It is a moderately difficult hike, 8 miles, with two waterfalls on Doyle's River, plus three more waterfalls along the Jones Run trail. There will be a few stream crossings. These can normally be rock hopped, but is this guaranteed? No, it is not. Therefore, it might be wise to sneak a pair of water shoes into your pack.

Contact the Hike Leader if you have specific questions that are not covered.

Happy trails!

November Membership Meeting (10 Nov 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Please join us on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at:

Trinity Lutheran Church, 2315 N. Parham Road, Henrico, VA 23229

The meeting starts at 6:30 pm with social time followed by our business meeting at 7:00 pm.

Trying again by popular demand:

Have you stayed up-to-date with with the latest CPR techniques and news? This event features experts from Community Safety and Response Educators (CSRE) will be providing an update on first aid and CPR training as well as opportunities for hands-on experience. The session will equip you to respond with confidence if you should be faced with an emergency out on the trails or in any location.

Agenda:

1. Club Update

2. First Aid and CPR presentation & hands-on experience

You may bring finger food to share if you like.

Please park behind the church and come in on the lower level.

Hope to see you there!

Prince William Forest - Camping and Hiking (FA - C3) (12 Nov 2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Where: Prince William Forest - Camping and Hiking

When: 11/12 - 11/16/2026

Category: FA (Further Afield) C3 (5-9 mile hikes, moderately strenuous)

Dogs allowed: No

Participation Limit: 12

Registration: To register visit https://www.meetup.com/charlottesville-patc-hiking-and-trail-love

Hike Leader: Howard Davis hsdhiker@gmail.com

Hike Details: Up to four nights camping in the Prince William Forest's Oak Ridge Campground. Campsites will have to be reserved in advance at recreation.gov. Stay as many nights as fits your schedule and maybe share a campsite or tent. Howard will be leaving late Sunday afternoon. The campground has heated bathrooms with flush toilets and showers (Near B23). For information on Prince William Forest visit https://www.nps.gov/prwi/index.htm

There are numerous possible hikes and outings such as Great Falls, Crow’s Nest, Mason Neck. Updates to participants on possibilities.

NOTE: This hike is sponsored by the Charlottesville / Southern Shenandoah Potomac Appalachian Trail Club. ODATC members are welcomed to sign up and join in.

Contact the Hike Leader if you have specific questions that are not covered.

Happy trails!

Walnut Creek Park, Charlottesville (Further Afield - FA): C3 (19 Nov 2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Where: Walnut Creek Park, Charlottesville

When: 11/19/2026 (Thursday)

Category: FA (Further Afield); C3 (<9 miles, moderate terrain). Option to add 2 miles.

Dogs allowed: No

Meeting Place and Time: Theresa will let everyone who has signed up know the details of the meet-up location and time two to three days prior to the hike.

Hike Leader: Theresa Duffey taduffey2054@comcast.net

Hike Details: Mark your calendar for the Triple T!! Walnut Creek Park is a nice Albemarle County park south of Charlottesville, also popular with mountain bikers. The hike will have 2 options. The first portion of the hike is an 8 mile loop, partially along the lake. After lunch, there will be the option to hike an additional 2+ miles. Hikes will be limited to 15 participants.

Contact the Hike Leader if you have specific questions that are not covered.

Happy trails!

November ODATC Trail Maintenance Monthly Work Trip (21 Nov 2026)

Sat, 21 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Bring a lunch and expect to spend the full day working on the Trail!

Contact trailmaintenance@odatc.org to sign up and more details.

Dave Wilcox and Craig Hardy, Trail Maintenance Co-Supervisors

Pocahontas State Park Hike, Chesterfield County (Further Afield - FA): C3 (17 Dec 2026)

Thu, 17 Dec 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Where: Pocahontas State Park Hike, Chesterfield County

When: 12/17/2026 (Thursday)

Category: FA (Further Afield) C3 (<9 miles, moderate terrain)

Dogs allowed: No

Meeting Place and Time: Theresa will let everyone who has signed up know the details of the meet-up location and time two to three days prior to the hike.

Hike Leader: Theresa Duffey taduffey2054@comcast.net

Hike Details: With Christmas only a week away, staying closer to home seemed like a good idea. Maybe Santa will even bring an early treat for the end of the hike. Pocahontas is well known to many of us. We’ll hike about 8+/- miles along the lake and through the woods. Hopefully, we’ll have some good wildlife sightings while we are out. Hike limited to 12 participants.

Contact the Hike Leader if you have specific questions that are not covered.

Happy trails!

LW Hike (TEMPLATE) (31 Oct 2027)

Sun, 31 Oct 2027 04:00:00 GMT

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Category: LW (Local Walk)

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Contact the Hike Leader for questions that are not answered in the hike details.

Happy trails!

FA Hike (TEMPLATE) (31 Oct 2027)

Sun, 31 Oct 2027 04:00:00 GMT

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Category: FA (Further Afield) C3 (5-9 mile hikes, moderately strenuous)

Dogs allowed: Yes, no, contact hike leader

Hike Type: Loop, Out and Back, Lollipop, Point to Point (Shuttle)

Meeting Place and Time: Meeting point will be Oilville Park and Ride at 7:20 for a 7:30 departure. Bring $10-15 to give to your driver. If you are not in the RVA area, contact the hike leader to make arrangements to meet at the trailhead.

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Special Notes: stream crossings, etc....

Hike Details:

Contact the Hike Leader if you have specific questions that are not covered.

Happy trails!

HH Hike (TEMPLATE) (31 Oct 2027)

Sun, 31 Oct 2027 04:00:00 GMT

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Category: HH (Hearty Hike)

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Happy trails!