What we’re about
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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See Booker T. Washington NM Hardy VA. Walk 5 km (3 miles)
Booker T. Washington National Monument, 12130 Booker T Washington Highway, Hardy, Ha, USWalk 5 km in Booker T. Washington National Monument, seeing the reconstructed cabin, farm and tobacco barn. Then continue on heavily wooded paths that follow the headwaters of Gills Creek, and eventually return to the visitor's center. After finishing the walk, we can have lunch in the one of the many restaurants in the nearby West Lake area.
Meet us in parking lot of the National Monument. As you drive in, look for the picnic table on the left and park near there. Meet walk host Ron Jones at the picnic table to register. 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!! Contact Ron at outdoorsy_guy1@yahoo.com or (703) 217-3140 if you have questions. Hope to see you there!3 attendees
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