Central Virginia Trailblazers

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.

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Dominion Riverrock Hike Series
- Fri May 17
  11:30 AM
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- 27 attending
- 55 comments
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Central Virginia Trailblazers is partnering with Dominion Riverrock, the East Coast's premier outdoor lifestyle festival, to offer group hikes around Belle Isle, all... Learn more

Hosted by: Karl (Trip Coordinator (1513 points))
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Ramsey's Draft (1-Night Backpacking Trip, 16.2 Miles, Fairly Strenuous) West
- Sat May 18
  8:00 AM
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- 10 attending
- 1 waiting
- 4 comments
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$1.00 per person

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May 17, 2013 7:00 PM
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THIS IS A MODERATE/STRENUOUS 2 DAY/1 NIGHT BACKPACK TRIP. This hike has no shortcuts for emergency exit. At times we will be up to seven miles from the nearest road. It... Learn more

Hosted by: Mike Scalf ((839 points))
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Pipeline Trail/Floodwall/Belle Isle (Sunset Hike, 4.5 Miles, Fairly Easy)
- Mon May 20
  6:30 PM
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- 15 attending
- 11 waiting
- 3 comments
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$1.00 per person

RSVP deadline:

May 20, 2013 3:00 PM
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For this "urban" hike, we will meet at the Legend's Brew Pub parking lot on West 7th Street (South of Manchester Bridge). From there we'll head northwest to the James... Learn more

Hosted by: Jim Dimmette (Day Hike Coordinator (340 points))
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Bryan Park (Sunset Hike, 3-4 Miles, Easy)
- Wed May 22
  6:30 PM
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- 20 attending
- 8 waiting
- 1 comment
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$1.00 per person

RSVP deadline:

May 22, 2013 3:00 PM
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Joseph Bryan Park, located on the city's North side, is another of Richmond's historic parks. The entrance to the park is located near the I-95 interchange in the 4300... Learn more

Hosted by: Brian (Local Hike Coordinator)
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Smoky Mountains pre-trip planning dinner
- Fri May 24
  6:30 PM
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- 8 attending
- 14 comments
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May 24, 2013 10:00 AM
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This one is just for those of you attending the Smoky Mountains National Park trip June 8-11. Join us for a pre-trip dinner/meet-&-greet. We will be discussing our... Learn more

Hosted by: Kim (Recreational Activity Coordinator (760 points))
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Recent Meetups

4 days ago · 6:30 PM
Rockwood Park (Sunset Hike, 3-4 Miles, Easy)
16 Trailblazer(s) | 5.0011 | 61 Photos

Rockwood Park is Chesterfield County's oldest park, a 163-acre site featuring a complex of ball fields and tennis courts, a nature center, an archery range, dog park,... Learn more
May 11 · 8:30 AM
Komen Race for the Cure
2 Trailblazer(s) | 1 Photo

This is a 5K walk (about 3 miles) around Richmond to support the Susan G. Komen for the Cure. We will start on Byrd Street and cross the Manchester and Lee bridges with... Learn more
May 11 · 7:00 AM
Life Hike 2013: Grayson Highlands/Mt. Rogers
5 Trailblazer(s) | 5.003 | 131 Photos

This hike is open to all Trailblazers, not just Life Hikers. You do not have to raise funds, or give any time or money to attend. It is a benefit hike for the Hematology... Learn more
May 10 · 12:00 PM
False Cape State Park (Weekend Retreat)
25 Trailblazer(s) | 5.0016 | 303 Photos

False Cape State Park is one of the last undisturbed coastal environments on the east coast. The park is situated on one-mile-wide barrier spit and is landlocked by Back... Learn more
May 9 · 6:30 PM
Pipeline Trail/Floodwall/Belle Isle (Sunset Hike, 4 Miles, Fairly Easy)
14 Trailblazer(s) | 5.003 | 42 Photos

For this "urban" hike, we will meet downtown at the Belle Isle/North Bank parking lot on Tredegar Street. From there we'll head east across Brown's Island, then take... Learn more