Central Virginia Trailblazers is an outdoor adventure group that plans hiking, backpacking, camping, paddling, and biking events throughout the year ranging from easy to strenuous, local to regional. The aim of the group is to explore the natural beauty of Virginia and beyond and to develop a social network for people with like interests.

>> When you request to join our group, please write a few lines about yourself and why you want to join us. A paltry request "I like hiking" will not be approved. You are joining a community, so please introduce yourself properly. Thank you!<< We are a group of nature enthusiasts that enjoys all the great outdoors that Blue Ridge Mountains and surrounding area have to offer. Hiking is our primary activity, but we also enjoy camping, backpacking, kayaking, dog walks and social gatherings. Most o …

This club seeks to bring together people from around Roanoke and the New River Valley (Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Radford, etc.) who are interested in outdoor activities. We hope to attract a wide variety of people with varying interests and experience levels and provide a mix of activities (hiking, backpacking, biking, climbing, kayaking, canoeing, rafting, caving,?) that can be enjoyed by all. We will also offer social activities to allow members to interact when outdoor activities may be lim …

From the group founder: "I love hiking and everything outdoors but lately I find myself persuading friends to go and do stuff with me simply because it is not their kind of thing. That leaves me not doing as much of the hiking I want to do because it's better to do these things with other people. Anyway, my search for people to do these things with led me here only to find most of the groups are filled with members who are older than me." From the RVA Group Founder: "I enjoyed my time in the Cr …

Outdoor Charlottesville brings together lovers of outdoor adventures to explore and enjoy nature’s beauty through a great variety of year-round activities. We hike, backpack, camp, climb, canoe, kayak, raft, cave, play broomball, ski, snowshoe, snowtube, and generally organize awesome events for our members. Our Leaders are volunteers, experienced in the activities they organize, and all certified in First Aid and CPR. Please visit www.outdoorcharlottesville.com to find out more about us includi …

This group is for Christian singles and couples in their 20s who are looking for people with whom to do activities.  This group is perfect for those who are new to the area and are looking for a way to get connected, get to know the area, and meet new friends.  The group is very welcoming to new members and we'd love to have you join us! Activities will mostly be held on the weekend but we will hold some weekday activities as well.  We usually do 1-2 activites per week. We are interested in do …

Promoting safe, responsible canine hiking in Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia and the District of Columbia! For anyone who enjoys hiking with dogs! The DC metro area is a great place to explore, we'll hike trails in VA, MD, WV & DC. There's something here for every activity and fitness level. Most of our events are day hikes, but we'll have some overnighters thrown in there too for the dog and owner who enjoy camping or backpacking. We'll also have both on leash and off leash hikes to satisfy d …

The members of the Roanoke Appalachian Trail Club are avid hikers and backpackers. We love the outdoors and we get out and hike and enjoy the trails of western Virginia as much as possible. Our club also maintains 120 miles of the Appalachian Trail as well as 16 shelters along the trail. The club was founded in 1932. We always welcome guests to come along on our hikes. We usually have two group hikes each weekend.

Valley Hikers is a group of outdoor enthusiasts in and around the Harrisonburg/Staunton/Waynesboro area who are looking to explore the Blue Ridge Mountains to the East and the Alleghaney Mountains to the West. We provide a balanced mix of easy hikes that can include children to the more strenuous hikes for those who need a challenge. Most of our hiking trips are dog-friendly as long your canine is well behaved. Some hikes do not allow pets and that information will be posted to the event. Pl …

This group is for all of those hippies, ravers, campers, and party people that pile into vehicles and drive for hours just to rough it in the mountains with music flowing through the trees and over the hills. For those who have had life changing experiences and have met others that have become like family in just a few short days. This group is a way of continuing those friendships beyond the tented neighborhoods and a way to plan or create our own camp-outs or experiences. The object of this g …

“Two roads diverged in the forest, and I -- I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.” - Robert Frost Take the new road to a place helping you to make a difference in your day. Get Out Today in RVA. Get Out Today RVA (got RVA) was created as an avenue to help you Get Up, Get Out, and Get Active. It doesn’t matter if you are married or single, young or old, fit or out of shape, you are welcomed here. Each one of us Organizers has experienced great adventures, great so …

The Trail Dames is a hiking club for women of a curvy nature.  All women are invited to join us, however, even if you're not curvy.  We are a non-competitive group and are  focused on the journey, not the goal.  We believe in every woman’s right to enjoy Nature. We believe in the amazing power of Nature to help shed all of those layers of stress, and we believe that YOU deserve to treat yourself to some fun in a supportive environment.   This group is for adults 18+ only (no kids/babies please). …

Meet with people who like outdoor adventures big and small. Everything and anything outdoors from rock climbing, hiking, backpacking, snowboarding, skiing, SCUBA diving, trail running, sailing to kayaking and beach camping. From the beginners to the advanced all interested people are welcome, come be adventurous with us!