What we’re about
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.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Cherry Blossom 9 milerFood Lion-Ashland, Ashland, VA
Join me for a beautiful day hiking half of the Mt. Vernon trail. I am scheduling this hike to coincide with the "best guess" peak cherry blossom bloom. The plan is to meet in Ashland and carpool to Old Town Alexandria. We will hike the Mt. Vernon trail from Alexandria to the end at Theodore Roosevelt Island in Washington. Once we arrive at the end of the hike, we will have an opportunity to spend a little bit of time at the tidal basin where hopefully we'll get to see the beautiful trees in their prime! After we take a lap around the tidal basin, we will take the metro back to Old Town Alexandria and head back to Ashland from there.
The cherry trees are supposed to be at peak-which means huge crowds. It will be very difficult to stay together while walking around the tidal basin but we will try. However, make sure that you at least are able to stick with your driver and co-passengers or exchange #s just in case someone gets separated.
*Carpooling is strongly advised for this event as there a lot of logistics for the day. Riding together and caravaning as a group will make things much easier on arrival in Alexandria and at the end of the day.
HIKE DETAILS
Difficulty: easy
Hike Distance: 9-10 miles
Elevation Change: minimal
Hike Pace: moderate
Terrain: paved path
Trail Info: Mt. Vernon Trail
Dogs Allowed: no
What to bring: Wear broken in hiking shoes or boots; bring a daypack with water, snacks, lunch, rain gear, insect repellant, sunscreen, ID, and basic first aid supplies.
Carpool fee for this hike: $11.00 per person assuming a full car load.
Cancellation: If weather becomes an issue, organizer will comment on this event page. Please check comments prior to heading out for any changes or cancellations.
