Adventure Trips

Location: Harper’s Ferry, WV 

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, March 24 @ 8 PM 

Cost: $55

The historic C&O Canal stretches a total of 185 miles from Georgetown to Cumberland, Maryland, making it ideal for those looking to explore the towpath from the seat of a bike. Join us as we bikepack a total of 45 miles from Carderock Recreation Area to Harper’s Ferry, West Virginia. You’ll learn to pack a bike, manage long distance rides, and enjoy a night camping along the trail. Bike and helmet rental are included in the price of the trip. 

Amenities: Water pump and indoor restrooms in Harper’s Ferry

Travel Time: Approximately 1 hour, 30 minutes away

Location: College Park, MD

Pre-Trip Meeting: N/A

Cost:$10

Get centered and move your legs on a fusion bike ride to Lake Artemesia! In this afternoon program, we will take a relaxing bike ride from the Adventure Program to Lake Artemesia along where we'll practice yoga guided by a RecWell yoga instructor. No previous experience is required and bike/helmet rentals are included.

Amenities: Indoor restroom facilities available at Lake Artemesia

Travel Time: N/A

Location: Washington, D.C.

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, March 31 @ 8 PM

Cost: $30

Paddle along the Potomac River and enjoy unique views of the D.C. Monuments and cherry blossoms. We’ll paddle to Theodore Roosevelt Island where we will take a break for lunch and visit the monument. You’ll have another opportunity to enjoy the views from the water as we paddle back to Columbia Island Marina. No kayaking experience is necessary.

Amenities: Indoor restroom facilities available at the marina and on the island

Travel Time: Approximately 45 minutes away

Location:  Frederick, MD

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, April 7 @ 8 PM

Cost:  $25

Join the Adventure Program for a canoeing adventure on the Monocacy River, one of Maryland’s Wild and Scenic Rivers. Spend a leisurely spring day trying your hand at canoeing and enjoying the beautiful scenery of Western Maryland.  

Amenities: Outdoor toilet facilities (privies/portable toilets) available

Travel Time: Approximately 1 hour away

Location: Nethers, VA 

Pre- Trip Meeting: Tuesday, April 7 @ 8 PM 

Cost: $60

Don’t miss out on this Adventure Program classic!  You will scale Old Rag Mountain in the dark hours of the early morning while the rest of the world is still asleep. After some challenging hiking and rock scrambling under a starry sky, you’ll be rewarded with a memorable sunrise on the summit of Old Rag and one of the East Coast’s most incredible panoramic views.

Amenities: Portable toilets available at the trailhead

Travel Time: Approximately 2 hours, 15 minutes away

Date: Sunday, April 12

Location: Dickerson, MD

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, April 7  @ 8 PM

Cost: $25

Join the Adventure Program on the cliffs of one of Maryland’s best kept secrets-Sugarloaf Mountain!  Feel your arms pumping as you reach the top or your climb and breathe in the refreshing spring air while taking in the beautiful sights. The Adventure Program Trip Leaders will accommodate your skill level whether this is your first time climbing or you are a regular at our climbing wall.

Amenities: Portable toilets available in the parking lot

Travel Time: Approximately 1 hour away

Location:  Frederick, MD

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, April 14 @ 8 PM

Cost:  $55

Welcome the spring weather with a weekend of adventure at Annapolis Rocks. We will backpack a short distance on the Appalachian Trail to our climbing site, set up camp for the weekend, and spend two days rock climbing and hiking. Enjoy a weekend away from campus and the spectacular views from the heights of Annapolis Rocks!

Amenities: Outdoor toilet facilities (privies) available

Travel Time: Approximately 1 hour away

Location: Sharpsburg, MD 

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, April 14 @ 8 PM 

Cost: $30

Join us for a thrilling day of whitewater paddling on Antietam Creek. This trip is designed to introduce participants to the technical skills of whitewater and offer them a chance to put them to the test. Enjoy the beautiful 8 mile stretch as we paddle from Devil’s Backbone Park to Molly’s Hole. No previous white water experience necessary. 

Amenities: N/A

Travel Time: Approximately 1 hour, 20 minutes away

Location: Bentonville, VA 

Pre-Trip Meeting: Tuesday, April 21 @ 8 PM 

Cost: $55 

Spend the weekend canoeing a section of the beautiful South Fork of the Shenandoah River while enjoying the scenery and paddling through rapids and ripples. After a day of paddling, you’ll make camp on the banks of the river in George Washington National Forest where you’ll be in awe of the star filled sky.

Amenities: Indoor restroom facilities available at end of trip

Travel Time: Approximately 2 hours away