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!
Upcoming events
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See the Beautiful Roanoke River & Greenway! Walk 6 km (3.7 mi)
Hang 10 Hawaiian Ice, 805 Winona Ave., Roanoke, VA, USCome walk a beautiful and scenic trail along the Roanoke River and Greenway! See photo above for the meeting point, Hang 10 Hawaiian Ice & Cream store. It has little elevation gain. After the walk, we can have lunch at a couple nearby restaurants.
Walk cost is $4 to defray admin expenses and fund AVA walk credit (correct change appreciated). Those willing to accept the Ten Walk Challenge will get a free new Walkers Kit, value $21! The Kit has coupons for two Free Walks!! Just ask us about it!Meet in the gravel parking lot of Hang 10 by 9:50 am to register so we can leave at 10:00 am. Look for walk host Ellen Harris. For more info contact Ellen at harrisellen6@gmail.com or (540) 521-6961. If you live near Smith Mountain Lake, contact Ron Jones at outdoorsy_guy1@yahoo.com to carpool from the Westlake area.
See you on the trail!2 attendees
Past events
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