In-Person Meetups

Date: Sunday, Oct. 25
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: Annapolis Waterworks Trailhead, 2607 Housley Road, Annapolis, MD 21401
Contact: Andrea Horning, arhorning@hotmail.com
Registration: Register here!

Date: Sunday, Oct. 11
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: Kennesaw Mountain, 900 Kennesaw Mountain Drive, Kennesaw, GA 30152
Registration: Register here!

Date: Saturday, Nov. 7
Time: 10 a.m.
Location: Clarence Schock Environmental Center at Governor Dick Park, 3283 Pinch Road, Manheim, PA 17545
Contact: Tim Lester, tlester@vt.edu
More info: This will be a two-mile round trip on a moderate difficulty trail. Be sure to bring your own water and snacks. Free parking is available at the Environmental Center and restrooms are available when the center is open.
Registration: Register here! 

Date: Saturday, Nov. 14
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: The Larder, 89 Crystal Lake Drive, North Augusta, SC 29841
Contact: Robyn Williams, rlsharpe@vt.edu
More info: Join us at The Larder to walk the North Augusta Greenway. After our walk, we can have brunch at The Larder. If you aren't able to join us for the Hokie Hike but want to meet us for brunch, please let us know. Be sure to follow our event on Facebook.
Registration: Register here!

Date: Sunday, October 18
Time: 12:30 p.m.
Location: Blue Ash Summit Park, 4321 Glendale Milford Road, Blue Ash, OH 05242
Details: Join the Cincinnati Hokies for our 2026 Hokie Hike! We will meet at MadTree Parks and Rec, where there is a parking lot next to the restaurant. This is a family- and pet-friendly event so bring your whole Hokie crew!
Contact: Erica Boyd
Social: Follow along on Cincinnati Hokies Facebook, where we will post any weather delays or cancellations about our #HokieHike by 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 18.  
Registration: Register here!

Date: Saturday, Nov. 7
Time: 10 a.m.
Location: Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Hills St., Great Falls, VA 22066
Contact: Deb (dsmcd55@me.com) or Dennis (ddmcdonald1@verizon.net) McDonald
More info: The D.C. Hokies and Cornerstone Alumni are co-hosting an in-person Hokie Hike at Riverbend Park in Great Falls. Join avid Hokie hikers Deb McDonald '77 and Dennis McDonald '76 for an autumn walk along the banks of the Potomac River. The trails are well maintained, easy-to-moderate in difficulty, and have gorgeous views of the river. The hike will be approximately three miles with options depending on ability and accessibility needs. Entrance is free and parking plentiful. All ages of alumni, family, friends, and fans are encouraged! (No pets, please). Registration with the Hokie Hike is encouraged so do so before Oct. 19 to ensure your Hokie swag arrives in time! In the event of inclement weather, we will have to cancel so please provide your most accessible email and phone at registration. 
Registration: Register here! Free with optional gifts on event to CNRE Annual Fund or D.C. Alumni Chapter Scholarship Fund.

Date: Sunday, Oct. 25
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Gari Melchers Woodland Hike, 224 Washington St., Falmouth, VA 22405
Contact: Jamie Marshall Haughton, vtjmp78@gmail.com
More info: The Fredericksburg Hokies and the Native and Indigenous Alumni Society will co-host a hike with the Central Rappahannock Chapter of the Virginia Master Naturalists. Join certified Virginia Master Naturalists for a guided walk exploring some of the late artist Gary Melchers’ 27 acres near the fall line of the Rappahannock. The walks combine nature and the history of the area. Come join, rain or shine! All ages of humans are encouraged! (No pets, please).
Registration: Register here.

Date: Sunday, Nov. 1 
Time: 1 p.m. 
Location: Guilford Courthouse National Military Park, Old Battleground Road Parking Lot
Details: We'll meet up at the southern end of the GCNMP Parking lot off of Old Battleground Road. Free parking is available in this lot or across Old Battleground at the NPS Office.
Registration: Coming soon! 

Date: Sunday, Nov. 15
Time: 9 a.m.
Location: Cascade Falls Trail, 2068 Cascade Drive, Pembroke, VA 24136  
Details: A must-do for any Hokie, this 4-mile round trip hike on a moderate difficulty trail includes a stop at the scenic 66-foot Cascade Falls. The hike will begin at the right of the Information Center at the far edge of the Cascades parking lot. Bring $3 cash for the parking fee and your own water and snacks.
Contact: Blair Ellson
Registration: Register here!

Date: Sunday, Oct. 25 
Time: 11  a.m.
Location: Maymont - Farm Entrance, 1001 Spottswood Road, Richmond, VA 23220
Details: Join the Richmond Hokies for our 2026 Hokie Hike! We will gather at the farm entrance and set out for a moderate 2-mile hike roundtrip to the Japanese Gardens. We will walk as a group at a leisurely pace with plenty of breaks for water, rest stops, and to view wildlife. Please note, although mostly on paved paths, the hills could be challenging for people using wheelchairs or walkers.  
Other: Parking is free at Maymont Farm. Additional parking can be found at the nearby Robins Nature Center. In addition, trained service animals are welcome (otherwise this is not a pet-friendly venue).  
Contact: Paul Louie
Social: Follow along on Richmond Hokies Facebook and/or MeetUp for additional details, weather delays, and/or cancellations. Please note, the hike will only be cancelled if there is thunder and/or lightning. We'll make a preliminary call via Facebook & MeetUp by 8 p.m. on Saturday if necessary.
Registration: Register here!

Date: Saturday, Oct. 10
Time: 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Location: The Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve, Huntsville, AL 35811
Details: This will be a moderate (some uphill), 3-mile hike. We will walk as a group at a leisurely pace with breaks for water (please bring a water bottle!) and pictures. Parking is free.
Registration: Register here!

Date: Saturday, Oct. 3
Time: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. PT
Location: Canyon Meadow Staging Area, Redwood Regional Park
Contact: Sharon Lu
More info: The San Francisco Bay Area Hokies will host a hike at the Canyon Meadow Staging Area in Redwood Regional Park. At 10 a.m., we will meet at the Steam Trail Sign by the Canyon Meadow parking lot — the last lot in the park. There is no parking fee in the park. The estimated hike is two hours and between four-five miles (with ~600 ft. elevation) depending on the group size. No one will be left behind. Please bring layers - the trails will mostly be shaded and temperature is cooler under the redwoods.
Important note: There is no cell reception in the park. Please reach out to Sharon by Friday with questions. Please also bring plenty of water.
Registration: Use this link to receive Virginia Tech swag. Regardless, come for a hike anyway! Follow along on Facebook!

Date: Saturday, Oct. 31
Time: 10 a.m.
Location: First Landing State Park (64th Street entrance)
Details: Join the Tidewater Hokies for the 2026 Hokie Hike in Virginia Beach! We will be "hiking" First Landing State Park, located on 64th Street in Virginia Beach. It will be a three-mile hike along the Cape Henry Trail in First Landing State Park, starting at the 64th Street entrance, to The Narrows, and then back. Free parking is available along 64th Street. This is a family- and pet-friendly event so bring your whole Hokie crew!
Contact: Tony Flores
Social: Follow along on Tidewater Hokies website, Facebook and Instagram, to include weather delays or cancellations.
Registration: Register here!

Date: Saturday, Nov. 7 
Time: 10 A.M. 
Location: William B. Umstead State Park – Reedy Creek Access -Loblolly Trail Trailhead, 2100 N. Harrison Ave., Cary, NC 27513
Details: Join the Triangle Alumni Chapter for an approximately 4 mile loop covering part of the Loblolly (moderate, hiking) and Reedy Creek (moderate, multi-use) trails at Umstead State Park. Use the Reedy Creek Entrance (Exit 287 off of I-40) and meet us at the Loblolly Trail trailhead around 9:50 A.M. We will start our hike at 10 A.M. Kids and pets are welcome and Hokie gear is encouraged! Please bring your own water and snacks. Those interested are welcome to join us for post-hike socializing at a TBD local brewery or restaurant.
Registration: Register here!

Date: Sunday, November 1
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Appomattox River Regional Park, 800 Folar Trail N, North Prince George, VA 23860
Details: Join the Tri-Cities Hokies for our 2026 Hokie Hike! We will meet at the Appomattox River Regional Park in N. Prince George/Hopewell.  Part of the regional Appomattox River Trail, a project of the Friends of the Lower Appomattox River (FOLAR), Appomattox River Regional Park offers over 65 acres of pristine woods on the Appomattox River.  It features over 3 miles of hiking trails, a fishing pier, birdwatching, picnic pavilions, a canoe/kayak launch, an observation pier, fitness trail, and restrooms.  This is a family- and pet-friendly event so bring your whole Hokie crew!
Contact: Julie Koob
Social: Follow along on the Tri-Cities Hokies Facebook for all the details about our #HokieHike, to include any weather delays or cancellations. 

Date: Saturday, Nov. 7
Time: 11 a.m.
Location: Freedom Park, 5537 Centerville Road, Williamsburg, VA 23188
Details: Join the Williamsburg Hokies for the 2026 Hokie Hike! We will gather in front of the Freedom Park Visitor Center before heading over to the Virginia Tech Memorial Bed at the Botanical Gardens (that our chapter is proud to maintain!). From there, we'll continue on a paved pathway through the woods, then loop back to the parking lot. This is a family- and pet-friendly event so bring your whole Hokie crew!
Contact: Sarah Stephens 
Social: Follow along on Williamsburg Hokies Facebook to include weather delays or cancellations. Please note, the hike will only be cancelled if there is thunder and/or lightning. Rain date will be Sunday, Nov. 8 at 11 a.m. We'll make the call via email/Facebook by 10 a.m. on Saturday if the weather is questionable.  
Registration: Register here!