About us
Fun, Fitness, Friendship! Smith Mountain Lake Walking (Hiking) Club (AVA) is a chapter of the American Volkssport Association (AVA) -- a nonprofit network of local clubs in the US and 26 countries. A volksmarch can either be an easy walk or strenuous hike, depending on terrain and what club members want. We follow a preset trail thru a scenic or historic area. Events are non-competitive and participants travel at their own pace, making it an excellent activity for the entire family. To defray admin expenses and fund AVA walk credit, please pay $4. Correct change in cash appreciated. We featured curated walks led by experienced members. Annual dues are $10. We are world-wide, so try us if you like to travel! View the short video below (2:21 minutes). As of January 1, 2026: Profile should have a picture showing your face clearly, and uses your real name. Like "Smith Mountain Lake Walking Club" on Facebook.https://www.facebook.com/groups/1384947892548817. Contact Ron Jones, Organizer, thru Meetup!
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Walk downtown Roanoke 5 km (3 miles) and see the sights!
Virginia Blue Ridge Visitor's Center, 101 Shenandoah Avenue NE, Roanoke, VA, USWalk 5 km in downtown Roanoke, seeing the Hotel Roanoke, the City Market, the Texas Tavern and other landmarks. We will start at and return to the Virginia Blue Ridge Visitors Center, just across Shenandoah Street from the Hotel Roanoke. After finishing the walk, we will have lunch somewhere.
Meet us in the lobby of the Virginia Blue Ridge Visitors Center, or, to carpool from Westlake, meet walk host Ron Jones at 8:15 pm in front of New York Pizza, 13314 Booker T Washington Hwy Moneta VA 24121. Ron will be by his car in the parking lot. Walk cost is $2 to defray admin expenses, but those wanting AVA walk credit pay $4 total (correct change appreciated). Those willing to do 10 AVA walks will get a free new Walkers Kit, value $21! The Kit has coupons for two Free Walks!! Contact Ron at outdoorsy_guy1@yahoo.com or (703) 217-3140 if you have questions. Hope to see you there!
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