What we’re about
The Tidewater Appalachian Trail Club's (TATC www.tidewateratc.com ) purpose is maintaining a section of the Appalachian Trail as assigned by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy and provides organized educational and other activities for its members. This is our Meetup Group. Please visit www.tidewateratc.com to learn more about the Tidewater Appalachian Trail Club and what we have to offer!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- St. Mary's Wilderness Backpacking Trip Part 2 - Saturday-Sunday, August 2-3, 202Needs location
St. Mary's Wilderness Backpacking Trip Part 2
Date/Time: Saturday-Sunday, August 2-3, 2025
Location: Saint Mary's Wilderness, Raphine, VA 24472
Online Sign-Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F45A5AE29A1F5C61-57699244-stmarys
Must phone leader to attend
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The heat is taking a break this weekend so it's a great time to get out to the mountains. This trip is a follow up to the St. Mary's Wilderness trip I led in June. This time we will approach St. Mary's trail from the west. Contact: Mark J Wenger, 105 Thorpe's Parish, Williamsburg, Virginia 23185 - 948-529-0043 - Hasty Hiking - Saturday, August 9, 2025. - Meet no later than 6:45 AMNeeds location
Hasty Hiking
Date/Time: Saturday, August 9, 2025. - Meet no later than 6:45 AM to sign waiver. Hike starts at 7 AM.
(Rain date: Sunday, August 10, 2025)
Location: First Landing State Park, 2500 Shore Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
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Online Sign-Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F45A5AE29A1F5C61-57382047-hasty
Description: Hike several trails at FLSP totaling 5.5 miles without taking breaks. This is designed to be a workout hike averaging 20 minutes a mile or less.
POC: Lelia Vann: leliavann@gmail.com - Stumpy Lake Paddle - Saturday, August 9th - Meet at 7:45 AMNeeds location
Stumpy Lake Paddle
Date/Time: Saturday, August 9, 2025. -Meet at kayak launch at 7:45 AM
Online Sign-Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F45A5AE29A1F5C61-57547795-stumpy
Location: Stumpy Lake Natural Area, 4797 Indian River Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23456, USA
Activity: Club paddle on August 9th. Meet at the sign-in at 7:45, launch kayaks, and start paddling at 8:00 AM. Parking is available at and near the kayak launch. We will paddle approximately 6 miles to the other end of the lake and return to the kayak launch. We should plan to paddle for 3 to 4 hours and expect to return around 12:00 PM. While scouting this trip and paddling near the numerous cypress trees, we saw cormorants, herons, and a bald eagle. Motorized boats are not allowed on the lake. Bring your kayak, paddle, personal flotation device, sunscreen, snacks, bug spray, and plenty of water.PFDs must be worn while paddling.
Lunch and cold drinks will be available at the Stumpy Lake Golf Bar and Grill nearby after the trip if you would like to stay for lunch. Here is the menu: https://www.stumpylakegolf.com/bar-grill/
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Organizer: TATCTATC - First Landing State Park Trail Maintenance - Live Oak and Cypress Swamp TrailsFirst Landing State Park, Virginia Beach, VA
First Landing State Park Trail Maintenance - Live Oak and Cypress Swamp Trails
Date/Time: Date/Time: Thursday, August 14, 2025, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Meeting Location: parking lot by picnic area. From Shore Drive traffic light, head south on Rt 343 (Cypress Swamp Dr.) At the guard shack, advise the ranger you are with TATC. Then, turn right onto Conservation Court and enter the parking lot.
Online Sign-Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F45A5AE29A1F5C61-57382335-first
Description: Trail maintenance at FLSP. At least 4 volunteers are needed. Tools will be provided, or bring your own lopper, pruner and/or small silky saw. If you have one, please wear a hat, shirt, or jacket with the TATC logo when participating in FLSP work days to identify you as a member of the club.
Contact: Paul Heymann localtrails@tidewateratc.com
