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- Hasty Hiking - Saturday, July 12, 2025First Landing State Park, Virginia Beach, VA
Hasty Hiking - Saturday, July 12, 2025
Online Sign-Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F45A5AE29A1F5C61-56855068-hasty
Where: First Landing State Park
When: Saturday, July 12, 2025
(Rain date: Sunday, July 13, 2025)There is a $7.00 fee per car to enter the park unless you have a park pass. You can also use a REI receipt to enter the park or park outside the park and walk in. Carpooling is recommended.
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.Meet no later than 6:45 AM to sign waiver. Hike starts at 7 AM.
Meeting Place: First Landing State Park, 2500 Shore Drive in Virginia Beach. Turn
towards the Trail Center. Once you pass the Contact Station (pay station), take the first
right into the parking lot.Before the Hike: We will meet in the parking lot. Everyone needs to sign a waiver to
join. The hike will start from the parking lot at 7:00 AM. (There are restrooms at the
end of the parking lot so arrive early to take care of your business before we start hiking
at 7:00 AM.).The Hike: This hike is designed to be a “work out hike”; so, we will be averaging 20
minutes a mile or less with no rest or sight-seeing breaks. Be ready to move and keep
moving! The total hike should be about 5.5 miles and relatively flat.POC: Lelia Vann: leliavann@gmail.com
- Capital Bike Trail Ride Sunday, July 13 – 9:00 AM – 3:00 PMNeeds location
Capital Trail Bike Ride (kid friendly- please read description!!!)
Sunday, July 13, 2024 - 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Meet at 9:00 AM to ride out at 9:30 AM
To ensure your spot at this event, please use the following sign-up link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F45A5AE29A1F5C61-56813188-capital
Website: https://www.virginiacapitaltrail.org/#gsc.tab=0
Meet: at 2206 Colonial Pkwy Parking (Jamestown Settlement parking lot)
Website: Capital Trail Link
Details: This is a great way to get comfortable with the trail if you have yet to ride it - as a group! We are riding approximately 12 miles in and 12 miles out on the trail for a total of 24 miles. The trail is flat for a majority of the ride but there are some sections with steep hills and a bridge so plan for those. This is a kid-friendly ride, two of our leaders are 9 and 13 years old and regularly ride this trail. That said, this could be a strenuous ride for those not routinely riding for extended lengths. Our group adheres to common bike trail etiquette found here Trail Rules and like all TATC events we practice Leave No Trace. There are bathrooms at the trailhead - Jamestown Settlement, 2 miles in at Spoke N Art, and 6 miles in at Chickahominy. Click here for trail map to familiarize yourself with restroom availability. Please bring plenty of water, a lunch (or money for), snacks, sunblock, bug spray and anything else you might need. We will plan to stop for lunch at the Chickahominy Riverfront Park either on our way in or out - will let the group decide based on timing. A stop will be made at the SpokeNArt store along the trail for anyone that wants provisions for the ride.
Contact: Kaci Midgette by email Kacithemidge@gmail.com
- Swingblade and Lopperfest II1009 Sherando Lake Rd, Sherando, VA
This is part two of three. 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 Day-in-the-Park Picnic and Hike along Crab Creek & Pleasure House CreekNeeds location
TATC Day-in-the-Park Picnic and Hike along Crab Creek & Pleasure House Creek
Saturday, July 26: 11:00 AM-3:00 PM
To ensure your spot at this event, please use the following sign-up link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F45A5AE29A1F5C61-55660295-tatc
Location: Brock Center, 3663 Marlin Bay Ct, Virginia Beach, VA 23455
Website: https://www.cbf.org/about-cbf/locations/virginia/facilities/brock-environmental-center/index.html
Contact: Cathy Fowler, social@tidewateratc.com
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