This four-day event is the return of the biennial gathering of the Appalachian Trail community. Plans include up to 40 guided hikes, 20 educational workshops, and 10 excursions throughout the Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee. Planned non-hiking excursions including mountain biking, rafting, paddling, howling with the wolves, caving, and learning more about our history and culture. Exhibitors will include outdoor and hiking vendors, guides, businesses, stewards, artisans, and other enthusiasts. Learn more at https://www.atvista2023.org/.
Accommodations will be available in dormitories at ETSU, and will be open two days before the start of the event. Ted McGarry will serve as our club's coordinator for participation in the event. Contact him at tedmcgarry@juno.com.
The ODATC Mission
The construction and maintenance of foot trails for hikers, including the Appalachian Trail between Reids Gap and Rockfish Gap.
The provision of excursions on such trails or other areas.
Offering educational activities related to the need for preserving the great outdoors.
Old Dominion Appalachian Trail Club (c). P.O. Box 25283 Richmond, VA 23260-5283 Contact us