What we’re about
The Tidewater Appalachian Trail Club's (TATC www.tidewateratc.com ) purpose is maintaining a section of the Appalachian Trail as assigned by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy and provides organized educational and other activities for its members. This is our Meetup Group. Please visit www.tidewateratc.com to learn more about the Tidewater Appalachian Trail Club and what we have to offer!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Swingblade and Lopperfest III1009 Sherando Lake Rd, Sherando, VA
This is the last Swingblade and Lopperfest of the year! The fun starts by setting up and camping out in the Sherando Lake Recreation Area at the CCC Kitchen. On Saturday we will get out and cut back encroaching plant growth from trails using swing blades, loppers, and shears. Additionally, we will be removing any smaller blowdowns we encounter. Free Park entrance; Free camping; One day of work, what could be better? Friday & Sunday are travel days. Ten to fifteen people needed.
To sign up or for more information, contact:
John Sima -TATC Trail Supervisor - trailsupervisor@tidewateratc.com
Brittany Collins - TATC Asst Trail Supervisor - assistantts@tidewateratc.comIf you have questions about this event, please email the event organizer(s) identified above. Please sign up for this event using the method identified above as not all event POCs check their Meetup responses regularly. Also please note that TATC uses several methods to share our events out within the club and to the public, so the number of responses shown on this MeetUp event may not be representative of the total number of people planning to attend.
More information on Tidewater Appalachian Trail Club can be found at Tidewater Appalachian Trail Club (tatc.wildapricot.org)
- TATC Fun Run/Walk and Happy Hiker Hour in collaboration with the ERT FoundationNeeds location
TATC Fun Run/Walk and Happy Hiker Hour in collaboration with the Elizabeth River Trail (ERT) Foundation
When: Wednesday, August 27, 2025. Run/walk starts at 5:30 PM and Happy Hiker Hour starts at 6:30 PM
Online Sign-Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F45A5AE29A1F5C61-57866210-tatc
Where: Benchtop Brewing, 1129 Boissevain Ave, Norfolk, VAActivity: Fun Run/Walk along the Elizabeth River Trail (ERT) AND/OR Happy Hiker Hour
Fun Run/Walk: Please meet in the parking lot no later than 5:15 PM to sign the waiver sheet. The run/walk starts at 5:30 pm. The run is ~4 miles, and the walk is ~ 2 miles.Happy Hiker Hour: 6:30 - 8:30 PM
POC for Run: Don Williams (education@tidewateratc.com)
POC for Walk and Happy Hiker Hour: Lelia Vann (president@tidewateratc.com) - Hasty Hiking - Saturday, September 11, 2025 - Meet no later than 6:45 AMFirst landing state park, Virginia Beach, VA
Hasty Hiking
Date/Time: Saturday, September 11, 2025. - Meet no later than 6:45 AM to sign waiver. Hike starts at 7 AM.
(Rain date: Sunday, August 10, 2025)
Location: First Landing State Park, 2500 Shore Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Online Sign-Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F45A5AE29A1F5C61-57382047-hasty
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Description: Activity: Hike several trails at FLSP totaling 5.5 miles without taking breaks. This is designed to be a workout hike averaging 20 minutes a mile or less.
POC: Lelia Vann: leliavann@gmail.com - First Landing State Park Trail Maintenance - September 13, 2025First Landing State Park, Virginia Beach, VA
First Landing State Park Trail Maintenance - Live Oak and Cypress Swamp Trails
Date/Time: Date/Time: Thursday, September 13, 2025, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Meeting Location: parking lot by picnic area. From Shore Drive traffic light, head south on Rt 343 (Cypress Swamp Dr.) At the guard shack, advise the ranger you are with TATC. Then, turn right onto Conservation Court and enter the parking lot.
Online Sign-Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F45A5AE29A1F5C61-57723821-first
Description: Trail maintenance at FLSP. At least 4 volunteers are needed. Tools will be provided, or bring your own lopper, pruner and/or small silky saw. If you have one, please wear a hat, shirt, or jacket with the TATC logo when participating in FLSP work days to identify you as a member of the club.
Contact: Paul Heymann localtrails@tidewateratc.com
