About us
Central Virginia Trailblazers was established in 2011 as an activity based hiking and outdoor adventure group in Richmond, Virginia. At the time, there were few if any active groups in the area that welcomed hikers and adventure lovers of all experience levels. Over the years, we have brought together over 3,000 like-minded individuals throughout Greater Richmond and beyond who have taken part in over 1,000 adventures.
Our activities reflect the diversity of our members. The hikes on our calendar range from casual, beginner-level strolls through local parks and neighborhoods to strenuous overnight backpacking trips in the Blue Ridge Mountains. In addition to hiking, other popular activities include car camping, kayaking, recreational biking, and social gatherings. Most activities and trips are within an hour or two of Richmond, but we often travel beyond Virginia’s borders for multi-day trips to other states.
A tremendous amount of planning and coordination is required to make these events happen. We are extremely fortunate to have an exceptional group of volunteer organizers (“Adventure Specialists”), all of whom donate their time, effort, talent, and experience to make these amazing trips possible. Their loyalty and dedication is one of the key reasons that CVT stands out from other groups.
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Exploring Petersburg: Downtown + historic Blandford church (5-6 miles easy)
Buttery Baking House, 28 W Old St, Petersburg, VA, USCome spend a late winter Sunday exploring the charming neighborhoods and downtown of historic Petersburg. Earlybirds will meet at Buttery Baking House for coffee/pastries at 9:30. Hike will step off from there at 10am. We'll walk through the city and surrounding neighborhood including a scenic overlook of the Appomattox River on the VSU campus before a post hike stop for lunch. After lunch, those interested will drive to nearby Blandford Church, which is the oldest building in Petersburg. The church has 15 original Tiffany stained glass windows. 13 of them represent the states of the U.S. Confederacy. We will take a guided tour of the church ($10.00).
HIKE DETAILS easy
Hike Distance: 5-6 miles
Elevation Change: +- 500'
Hike Pace: Moderate
Terrain: paved sidewalks and streets, crushed gravel
Dogs Allowed: No
Good to know: Blandford Church
Bring/wear: broken in shoes/boots; church tour $10.00
, $ for optional food/drink before and after the hike. Bring snacks and water for the hike.
More info: https://www.butterybakinghouse.com/#TLQ2TFQPEWRYQND5P4PZOPD3
https://bestpartva.org/do/arts-culture/blandford-church-and-cemetery/Cancellation: If weather becomes an issue, please check event comments or your email for updates.
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