Tidewater Appalachian Trail Club

03/03/2026

TATC Activity Schedule 3/3–3/15/2026

VOLUNTEER: TATC Corridor Monitoring, Sherando Lake Recreation Area, 96 Sherando Lake Rd, Lyndhurst, VA, March 6 – 8, 2026

MEETING: TATC General Membership, Wednesday, March 11, 7pm – 9pm, Episcopal Church of the Advent – Norfolk

LEARN: Crosscut Sawyer Certification Course (March 13-14) - Buena Vista, Glasgow, VA
March 13 – 14, 2026

HIKE: Hasty Hiking , First Landing State Park - March 14, 2026, Sign in at 9:45 AM, Start 10:00 AM

SOCIAL: TATC Picnic in the Park, 2500 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach - March 14, 2026 - Saturday - 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Upcoming Events:

SOCIAL: TATC Pub Night - Tradition Brewing, 700 Thimble Blvd., Newport News, VA, TATC Pub Night - Tradition Brewing - Thursday, March 19, 2026 - 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

LEARN: Backpacking 201 Prep, South Norfolk Jordan River Bridge, 1400 Elizabeth River Way, Chesapeake, VA, Saturday, Marc h 21, 9:00am–12:00pm

VOLUNTEER: Sherando Lake Recreational Area Cleanup, Sherando Lake Recreation Area, 96 Sherando Lake Road, Lyndhurst, VA, March 27 – 29, 2026

LEARN: Backpacking 201 Prep, Lake Drummond via Washington Ditch Road (Park in gravel lot at end of road near trail gate), Suffolk , VA, Saturday, April 4, 9:00am –12:00pm

Have a suggested hike? Want to lead a hike?
POC: TATC Hikemaster [email protected]

02/04/2026

TATC Activity Schedule 2/4–2/14/2026

MEETING: TATC General Membership, Wednesday, February 11, 7pm – 9pm, Episcopal Church of the Advent – Norfolk

HIKE: Hasty Hiking, First Landing State Park - February 14, 2025, Sign in at 10:15 AM, Start 10:30 AM

Upcoming Events:

SOCIAL: Happy Hiker Hour – Smartmouth Virginia Beach Pilot House, 313 32nd ST., Virginia Beach - Wednesday, February 18, 2026 – 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

VOLUNTEER: First Landing State Park, 2500 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach, Trail Maintenance - 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM, Saturday, February 21.

SOCIAL: Surf Rider Restaurant at Bay Point, 9500 30th Bay Street, Norfolk, VA, Tuesday, February 24, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM - Tidewater Appalachian Trail Eatery Reviewers (TATERs)

SOCIAL: Happy Hiker Event–The Bright Rhodes Band at Ballyhoos, 2865 Lynnhaven Dr. suite d3 Friday, February 27, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

HIKE: First Landing Hike - Long Creek Trail, First Landing State Park, 2500 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach, Saturday, meet at the Picnic Area, February 28, 2026 at 9:15AM, Hike starts at 9:30 AM.

Have a suggested hike? Want to lead a hike?
POC: TATC Hikemaster [email protected]

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01/13/2026

TATC Activity Schedule 1/9–1/18/2026
MEETING: TATC General Membership, Wednesday, January 14, 7pm – 9pm, Episcopal Church of the Advent – Norfolk

VOLUNTEER: First Landing State Park, 2500 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach, Trail Maintenance - 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM, Saturday, January 17.

Upcoming Events:

SOCIAL: Happy Hiker Hour - Wasserhund Brewing Company – 2411 Granby Street, Norfolk Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

VOLUNTEER: TATC Corridor Monitoring, January 23 – 25, 202696 Sherando Lake Rd., Lyndhurst, VA

HIKE: First Landing Hike - Long Creek Trail, First Landing State Park, 2500 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach, Saturday, meet at the Picnic Area, January 31, 2026 at 9:15AM, Hike starts at 9:30 AM.

Have a suggested hike? Want to lead a hike?
POC: TATC Hikemaster [email protected]

01/09/2026

TATC Activity Schedule 1/9–1/18/2026
MEETING: TATC General Membership, Wednesday, January 14, 7pm – 9pm, Episcopal Church of the Advent – Norfolk

VOLUNTEER: First Landing State Park, 2500 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach, Trail Maintenance - 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM, Saturday, January 17.

Upcoming Events:

SOCIAL: Happy Hiker Hour - Wasserhund Brewing Company – 2411Granby Street, Norfolk Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

VOLUNTEER: TATC Corridor Monitoring, January 23 – 25, 202696 Sherando Lake Rd., Lyndhurst, VA

Have a suggested hike? Want to lead a hike?
POC: TATC Hikemaster [email protected]



Picture - First Day Hike 1/1/26

12/27/2025

TATC Activity Schedule 12/26/2025 – 1/4/2026

HIKE: First Day Hike at First Landing, First Landing State Park, 64th Street Entrance near the boat ramp - Thursday, January 1, 2026. Approximately 7 mile hike led by TATC.

HIKE: First Day Hike - False Cape State Park and Back Bay NWR, Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge – Visitor Center, 4005 Sandbridge Rd, Virginia Beach, First Day Hike at False Cape State Park & Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Thursday, January 1, 2026. There are two hikes: one at 9:00 A.M, and the second at 1:30 P.M. RSVP Only: Call 757-426-7128 to reserve a spot on the Tram.

Upcoming Events:

MEETING: TATC General Membership, Wednesday, January 14, 7pm – 9pm, Episcopal Church of the Advent – Norfolk

VOLUNTEER: First Landing State Park, 2500 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach, Trail Maintenance - 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM, Saturday, January 11.

Have a suggested hike? Want to lead a hike?
POC: TATC Hikemaster [email protected]

12/15/2025

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