What we’re about
Fun, Fitness, Friendship! The Smith Mountain Lake Walking Club (AVA) is a newly- forming chapter of the American Volkssport Association, which has a network of local clubs in the US and beyond. A volksmarch is a leisurely walk through a scenic or historic area over a pre-marked trail, often using a trail description or map. The walk is non-competitive and participants travel at their own pace, making it an excellent recreational activity for the entire family. We have three types of activities: 1. Traditional Walks with pre-marked trails (walk during a time window). 2. Year-Round or Seasonal Events, which are self-guided or DIY; 3. Guided Group Walks. To defray expenses, guests pay $2. Those wanting AVA walk-credit pay $4. Please bring correct change in cash. We featured curated walks led by experienced members. Annual dues are $10. Attendees under 18 must have a guardian with them. This hobby is world-wide, so try us if you like to travel! View the short YouTube video below (2:21 minutes). Or contact Ron Jones, the Group Organizer, thru Meetup or at [email protected].
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See all- See Smith Mountain Lake State Park! Huddleston VA. Walk 5 or 10 km (3 or 6 mi)Smith Mountain Lake State Park, Huddleston, VA$2.00
See Smith Mountain Lake State Park - the Jewel of the Blue Ridge Mountains! Park website is: https://tinyurl.com/yc4fz2n3. Trails featured are 5 or 10 km (3.1 or 6.2 miles) and in places have elevation gain from the shore to the ridge line. Trails are heavily forested but you can generally see the Lake, either close up or in a distance. The 5km trail takes you past a picturesque tobacco barn and winds along the shoreline, even crossing to Turtle Island, which you will circle around! The 10km trail is a ridge where American Chestnut trees have been re-introduced. Walk cost is $2, but those wanting AVA walk credit pay $4 (correct change appreciated). Dogs and children are welcome but those under 18 must have a guardian present. Pay park entrance fee of $7 at entrance or the Visitor's Center, then drive to the Discovery Center. Look for walk host Ron Jones at a picnic table on the left side of the Discovery Center. Those coming from Franklin County can meet Ron at New York Pizza, 13300 Booker T Washington Hwy, Moneta, VA 24121 at 9:30 am to carpool. We will leave promptly!! Please text or email Ron if you want to carpool. Afterwards, we will have a drink or lunch at Alessandro's Pizza and Grill on White House Road. Here is their menu. https://alessandrospizzeria.com/
For more info contact Ron Jones at [email protected] or (703) 217-3140. Hope to see you there!
