Adventure Trips
Providing enjoyable, challenging, and affordable programs
ETSU Campus Recreation Outdoor Adventure (OA) offers a variety of fun outdoor trips. We are committed to providing enjoyable, challenging, and affordable programs that allow participants to learn skills necessary to safely enjoy the outdoors. Our goal is that these experiences will develop attitudes and behaviors that foster connectedness to the environment, the Earth, and to one another.
Spring 2021 Outdoor Adventure Trip Schedule
Eligibility for participation; These trips are open to full and part-time, students, staff and faculty as well as adjunct faculty with E#, valid ID and valid CPA Membership.
Anyone wanting to register for events must use the ETSU Campus Recreation Member Portal.
For more information please contact outdooradventure@etsu.edu or call the Outdoor
Adventure Center at 423-439-7989.
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Moon Light Hike |
We will access White Rock Cliffs on Buffalo Mountain via the Tower Ridge Trail to
observe the moon rise to the east as the sun sets to the west. This is a moderate
hike with some steep sections. Round trip is less than 3 miles. Meet in the CPA
Equipment Room. Transportation is provided. Registration is required. Registration
opens Monday, January 11 and closes Thursday, January 28 at 4 pm. |
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Waterfall Hike |
Easy to moderate winter day hike will visit picturesque waterfalls in Cherokee National Forest. Total hiking distance for the day will be about 6 miles. Meet at the CPA Equipment Room. Transportation is provided. Registration is required. Registration opens Monday, January 11 and closes Friday, February 5 at 4 pm. |
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Caving |
Visit a local "Wild Cave" and experience "Spelunking". This physically moderate activity will spend about 3 hrs. exploring underground. You will emerge fascinated and covered in mud. There is an $8.00 cash entry fee required at the cave. Meet at the CPA Equipment Room. Transportation is provided. Registration is required. Registration opens Monday, January 11 and closes Friday, February, 12 at 4 pm. |
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Sand Cave and White Rocks |
No Classes today! Join Outdoor Adventure for a day hike to Sand Cave and White Rocks in Ewing, VA. This 8 mile hike has some steep sections. The route includes unique Sand Cave and spectacular views at White Rocks. More about Sand Cave.Meet at the CPA Equipment Room. Transportation is provided. Registration is required. Registration opens Monday, January 11 and closes Wednesday, February, 17 at 4 pm. |
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Moon Light Hike |
Short hike to White Rock Cliffs on Buffalo Mountain via the Tower Ridge Trail to observe the moon rise to the east. This is a moderate hike with some steep sections. Round trip is less than 3 miles. Meet in the CPA Equipment Room. Transportation is provided. Registration is required. Registration opens Monday, January 11 and closes Friday February, 26 at 4 pm. |
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University Woods Hike |
Explore "Old Growth" trees of the University Woods. This will be an easy 1 mile evening hike
on campus. Meet at the Gazebo in parking lot # 13 on Southwest Avenue. Registration
is required. Registration opens Monday, February 15 and closes Wednesday, March 10
at 4 pm. |
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Bike Clinic |
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Jacob's Park |
Easy 1.5 mile hike will explore wetlands, streams and abundant wildlife of this local park. More about Jacob's Park.Meet in the CPA Equipment Room. Transportation is provided. Registration is required. Registration opens Monday, March 1 and closes Thursday, March 25 at 4 pm. |
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The Great Channels |
The Channels Natural Area Preserve, is an area of high elevation forest, rock outcrop and cliff communities. The preserve name is derived from the maze-like system of sandstone crevices and boulders. More about the Channels Natural Area Perserve.Meet in the CPA Equipment Room. Transportation is provided. Registration opens Monday, March 1 and closes Friday March 26 at 4 pm. |
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University Woods Hike |
Explore "Old Growth" trees of the University Woods. This is an easy 1 mile evening hike on campus. Meet at the Gazebo in parking lot # 13 on Southwest Avenue. Registration is required. Registration opens Monday, March 15 and closes Tuesday, April 6. |
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Max Patch |
Hike a section of the famous Appalachian National Scenic Trail (A.T.) on top of Max Patch Mountain.. Experience the spectacular setting with 360 degree views. More about Max Patch.Meet in the CPA Equipment Room. Transportation is provided. Registration is required. Registration opens Monday, March 15 and closes Friday, April 9. |
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Bike Clinic |
Review the basics of selecting appropriate type and size of bicycle, basic maintenance and repair. Practice skills for building confidence and hazard avoidance. Meet in the CPA Equipment Room.m Registration is required. Registration opens Monday, March 22 and closes Monday, April 12. |
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Tweetsie Trail |
Ride the Tweetsie Trail! OA staff will be located at the overflow parking area located at the corner of East State of Franklin Road and Legion Street with bikes for student, faculty and staff to check out free. More about the Tweetsie Trail. Registration is required. Registration opens Monday, March 15 and closes Tuesday, April 13. |
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Fort Patrick Henry Lake, Warriors Path State Park |
Boat Demo Day at Warriors Path State park in Kingsport, TN. OA Staff will have a variety of kayaks and Stand Up Paddle Boards available for ETSU students, staff and faculty to check out and explore the lake. Registration is required. Registration opens Monday, March 29 and closes Friday April 16. |
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Watauga Lake Day |
Boat Demo Day at Watauga Lake Shook Branch Picnic Area. OA Staff will have a variety
of kayaks and Stand Up Paddle Boards available for ETSU students, staff and faculty
to check out and explore the lake. Registration is required. Registration opens Thursday,
April 1 and closes Friday, April 23. |
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