Appalachian Adventure

Trip Dates: Depart Saturday, 3/21 at 7:00am and return to campus Saturday, 3/28 at 8:00pm
Spend an eight-day adventure in the southeastern U.S. exploring some of the most scenic trails of the Appalachian region. We’ll visit the Red River Gorge in Kentucky where you’ll get to try the very first Via Ferrata course in North America, a kind of climbing-hiking hybrid that lets you scale up cliffs safely without any prior experience. Then travel to Virginia where we’ll explore multiple state parks. Finally, we’ll head to Shenandoah National Park where we’ll explore caves and mountaintops. Can’t wait to adventure with you all!

Itinerary:
Day 1: Drive to Kentucky and tent camp in The Red River Gorge
Day 2: Via ferrata climbing and hiking
Day 3: Hike and tent camp at Breaks Interstate Park
Day 4: Hike Channels Natural Area in Virginia and see a waterfall
Day 5: Hike Molly’s Knob trail, check out a natural bridge, and tent camp at Shenandoah River State Park
Day 6: Tour a wonderful cave and explore Harrisonburg, Virginia
Day 7: Hike Old Rag Summit in Shenandoah National Park
Day 8: Drive back to UWM

The registration fee covers all lodging, group transportation, camping equipment, breakfasts, lunches, and dinners, park entry fees, and trip leader compensation. This is a road-trip style trip therefore, any participant with a current US driver’s license will be asked to register as a driver for the trip. Registration closes March 13th.

We encourage participants with previous hiking experience to register! This is a beginner-friendly trip, but every day will include hours of physical activity. Whether this is your first time tent camping or you are a seaoned camper, this trip is for you! There will be 1-2 mandatory pre-trip meeting the week of March 16th with the trip leaders after you register to learn more about the itinerary, practice outdoor living skills, and meet the other participants. Date/ time will be released soon.

There is a $175 NONREFUNDABLE deposit option at checkout. Multi-day programs require a nonrefundable deposit to secure a spot. The remainder of the balance is due before the pre trip meeting. Participants are encouraged to periodically stop by Outdoor Pursuits and make smaller payments towards their remaining balance. For more information on our Cancellation and Refund Policy, please visit the Outdoor Pursuits homepage.

For more information or to request accommodations, please email hmurphy@uwm.edu. Trip full? Complete this form to be added to the Trip Waitlist .