The Old Dominion Appalachian Trail Club is an organization of individuals who meet to enjoy the outdoors and act as stewards of a 19.1 mile portion of the Appalachian Trail from Rockfish Gap on I-64 (near Waynesboro) to Reed's Gap on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Club members can be found maintaining our AT section, hiking, backpacking, paddling or visting cultural and historic places. We also have club meetings and social events on a regular basis. Welcome to out Meetup group.

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.

Locals who want to: Explore new places, Go Hiking, Camping, Backpacking, Mountain Biking, Kayaking, Fishing, and learn new outdoor skills.

This group is to promote fun, interesting and challenging  events (biking/hiking/running/orienteering/adventure racing/travel/backpacking/kayaking/rock climbing ect.) "Exercise will feel better if you do it with some good pals, according to a new study just published in the Royal Society’s Biology Letters."  It doesn't matter at what level you are!   LET'S GET IT STARTED!!!!

Meet with local adventurers to plan trips and talk about camping, adventures, gear, trails, destinations and trips. This group is for people who want to get out there, have some fun, and meet others with similar interests. We are first and foremost a group of people who enjoy outdoor adventures and exploration. We have both regularly scheduled activities like hikes, bike rides and happy hours as well as a variety of exciting outdoor adventures that vary by time of year. Some possibilities: hikin …

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 …

Meet other local hiking enthusiasts. This group is full of experienced hikers through beginners. We're full of serious hikers and then those just out for a little exercise. We're full of fast-paced hikers and slower "stop and smell the roses" kind of hikers. No matter what kind of hiker you are, there is guaranteed to be something for you! We plan multiple events each month, hiking and social. Vast majority of hikes are in our "backyards" while some are road trips. Some are long (10 plus miles) …

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 …

Welcome to the Virginia Paddling Meetup!!!! As you know the Virginia Paddling Meetup is all about paddling great waterways, however we are so much more than just a paddling club! Our organization is about all types of paddling from flat-water rivers to estuaries and coastal areas to raging whitewater river rafting trips. If there is water you will find us there! In addition to our water based events which encompass the novice to advanced levels we are also reaching out to other venues such as so …