Category: Outdoor Adventures

Greetings Patrons!

Feeling the grind of the semester? Spring break was great, but you’re already itching for another escape? We’ve got just the thing for you! Your friends at Mason Recreation’s Outdoor Adventures are calling for you! They have a lot of fun and epic upcoming trips to give you the reboot you need!

Date	Trip Overview	Last day to Register	Price
4/19/25	Great Falls to DC Bike Ride  Enjoy 3 hours biking trip through national park in DC and the historic C&O canal! Register here!	4/9/25	$60
4/26/25	Earth Day Hike to Burke Lake Celebrate Earth day and help make Earth cleaner with Outdoor Adventures! Register here!	4/16/25	Free
4/27/25	Beginner Day Hike to Sweet Run State Park Explore Virginia’s newest state park with this beginner friendly hike! Register here!	4/16/25	$35
4/26/25 – 4/27/25	Camp and Hike to Cunningham Falls & Catoctin Mountain Wish to enjoy both hiking and camping with beautiful views to help relax and unwind? Register here!	4/16/25	$100
5/17/25 – 5/23/25	C&O Canal Bike-packing Embark on a 7-day adventure where history and nature come together for the ultimate exploration! Register here!	4/30/25	$250
5/17/25 – 5/22/25	Roan Highlands Backpacking and Whitewater Rafting Get ready for a jam-packed 6-day adventure filled with thrilling backpacking and rafting! Register here!	4/30/25	$450

 

To know more about the trips in detail and meet times please click here

If you have any questions feel free to email us at [email protected]

Join Outdoor Adventures for an overnight backpacking trip to the Blue Ridge mountains on the Virginia and West Virginia border. The entire trip is a 10-mile loop, and registration includes equipment rentals, food, transportation, and trip leadership from our student trip leaders. Book your spot today on Mason360!

Note: This trip requires no prior backpacking experience, it does feature some significant elevation gain and participants should be able to carry a 30-pound backpack uphill.

• Date/Time: April 27th-28th, Depart at 8:00 AM on Saturday 
• Meeting Point: Skyline Fitness Center 
• Registration Fee: $80
• Registration Closes: April 17th

Register here!

Join us on April 20th from 8 AM – 4 PM for a day hike as we trek on the rocks along the Billy Goat Trail in Maryland! The trip will meet and depart from the Skyline Fitness Center.  Please note that this hike features navigating large boulders and uneven surfaces. Book your spot today and let the adventure begin.

• Date/Time: April 20th, 8 AM – 4 PM
• Registration Fee: $20 – $40
• Register here!

Join Outdoor Adventures for a two-day camping trip at Shenandoah River State Park, where you’ll prepare meals in the woods and sleep under the stars. The campsite is a short 100-yard walk from the parking area, with a full bathhouse nearby. The trip will depart from the Skyline Fitness Center on Saturday morning and return on Sunday afternoon. Trip registration includes transportation, food, equipment, and trip leadership. Book your spot today!

• Date/Time: Saturday, April 6th, 8 AM
• Meeting Point: Skyline Fitness Center 
• Registration Fee: $80
• Register here

Hello Patriots, 

Gear up with Outdoor Adventures as we head down to Lake Accotink for some quality off-pavement biking on March 23rd from 9 AM – 10 PM. The trip will begin with a 6-mile loop on gravel around the Lake before heading up to Wakefield to ride some beginner-friendly mountain bike trails and finish up on the paved Cross County Trail back to the vehicles. Bikes, transportation, and trip leadership are included in registration. No prior off-road biking experience is necessary, but the ability to ride a bike is necessary.

• Date/Time: March 23rd, 9 AM to 10 PM
• Meet-up point: Lookout for an email after registration
• Registration Fee: $40 – $50
• Register on Mason360.