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Guided Day and Weekend Trips

Get out outside to explore new places, gain skills, meet new people, and have fun. We offer a wide range of trips focusing on beginner opportunities in backpacking, kayaking, climbing, hiking, bicycling, skiing, and more.

Guided Trips CALENDAR

Here's a snapshot of upcoming Fall Semester Guided Trip programs.


Date

Program

Spots

Price

Friday, August 28, 2026 Ruby McQuain Concert Series: 38 Special 10                            $5.00                   
Saturday, August 29, 2026 Audra Hike & Belington Bakery  10 $15.00
Saturday, September 5, 2026 Farmer's Market Cooking 10 $15.00
Sunday, September 6, 2026 Cheat Narrows Rafting  10 $15.00
Thursday, September 10, 2026         Bi-Weekly Canopy Tour  8 $15.00
Saturday, September 12, 2026 SUP Paddling on Cheat Lake  10 $15.00
Sunday, September 13, 2026 Valley Falls Day Hike and Ice Cream 10 $15.00
Friday, September 18, 2026 NRG Camping and Gauley Rafting  10 $45.00
Saturday, September 19, 2026 Appalachian Fall Fest-Tygart Lake 10 $15.00
Sunday, September 20, 2026 Hike & Hammock at Cooper's Rock 22 $15.00
Thursday, September 24, 2026 Bi-Weekly Canopy Tour 8 $15.00
Friday, September 25, 2026 Jazzy's Hydrobikes & Sweet Treat  10 $15.00
Friday, September 25, 2026 Backpacking at Spruce Knob 10 $30.00
Saturday, September 26, 2026 Buckwheat Festival 10 $15.00
Sunday, September 27, 2026 Harvest Moon Float  10 $15.00
Friday, October 2, 2026 Starry Night Float 10 $15.00
Saturday, October 3, 2026 Elkins Forest Festival 10 $15.00
Sunday, October 4, 2026 Ohiopyle Rafting  22 $30.00
Sunday, October 4, 2026 Fright Farm Shuttle 33 $15.00
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 Fall Colors Bike Ride  10 $15.00
Thursday, October 8, 2026 Bi-Weekly Canopy Tour  8 $15.00
Friday, October 9, 2026 Fall Break Backpacking: Dolly Sods 8 $30.00
Sunday, October 11, 2026 Fright Farm Shuttle 34 $15.00
Friday, October 16, 2026 Fall Colors Hiking in Tucker County  22 $15.00
Saturday, October 17, 2026 Bridge Day Shuttle 10 $15.00
Sunday, October 18, 2026  Laurel Caverns Tour & Crawl Program  10 $15.00
Sunday, October 18, 2026 Fright Farm Shuttle 33 $15.00
Thursday, October 22, 2026 Bi-Weekly Canopy Tour - Date TBD  8 $15.00
Friday, October 23, 2026 Camping Trip of some kind 10 $30.00
Saturday, October 24, 2026 Avian Conservation Center of Appalachia         10 $15.00
Sunday, October 25, 2026 Fright Farm Shuttle 33 $15.00
Thursday, November 5, 2026 Bi-Weekly Canopy Tour  8 $15.00
Saturday, November 7, 2026 Bike Preston County Trails  10 $15.00
Sunday, November 8, 2026 Pittsburgh Aviary  10 $15.00
Thursday, November 12, 2026 Adventure Movie & Pizza  16 $15.00
Saturday, November 14, 2026 Moonlight Market & Dinner 10 $15.00
Saturday, December 5, 2026 Ohiopyle Winter Market 10 $15.00
Sunday, December 6, 2026 Phipps Conservatory Holiday Magic Tour 10 $15.00

Frequently Asked Questions

We provide a variety of trips, with trip lengths ranging from partial day trips here in Morgantown to multi-day trips throughout West Virginia. We also have trips focusing on meeting new people as well as trips devoted to various technical skills, such as backpacking, mountain biking, rock climbing, or skiing.

Trips are designed for WVU students as the primary audience. However, Guided Trips are open to all Student Recreation Center members, including WVU Faculty and Staff. Student Recreation Center members may sponsor a guest   (such as family members and partners) at the discretion of Adventure WV management. If approved, all sponsored guests can register for the trip through WVUGo by making a Guest account. Their sponsor must be accompanying them on the trip. All participants must meet the Essential Eligibility Criteria. Please note that our trips are not designed for children, as we do not carry children's equipment. For questions email AWVGuidedTrips@mail.wvu.edu

Adventure WV provides all the equipment you’ll need except for personal clothing and a water bottle. If you are prescribed any fast-acting medication, such as an Epi-pen or an inhaler, please bring those with you as well.

After registering, you will receive information detailing what you should, and can, bring on your trip. If you have further questions about bringing your personal gear, please email us at awvguidetrips@mail.wvu.edu.

To see recommended packing lists for your trip, see the Adventure WV Guided Trips Packing Lists.

All of our trips are available for registration via WVUGo. You can also register for programs in person at the Outdoor Recreation Center when they are open. Payment done online or in-person, must be done with a credit card or can be charged to a students STAR account. For questions about how to charge a trip's cost to STAR please email us at  AWVGuidedTrips@mail.wvu.edu .

Most of our trips do not require prior experience. Our guides will provide the expertise needed to teach and help you succeed in the trip you register for, though all participants must meet the Essential Eligibility Criteria. In some cases, such as downhill skiing trips, we do not provide instruction for the activity itself and simply provide transportation to and from the program site.

Cost varies from trip to trip. Your fee covers instruction, equipment, transportation, and food (if relevant). Payment can be accepted online through WVUGo or in-person at the Outdoor Recreation Center. If you have paid for a trip and have questions about our refund policy, please see our Registered Students page.

Scholarships are available to international students and to any student registered for an extended trip, whether domestic or international.

International students need to complete a scholarship application and are eligible for up to $50 off of one trip per semester. For information about this scholarship opportunity, or to apply, please email globalaffairs@mail.wvu.edu .

Participants of extended trips are eligible for up to $400 for domestic trips and up to $1000 for international trips. For more information, including application criteria and deadlines, see our scholarships page .

Adventure WV employs student staff to serve as guides for our trips. All of our Guides hold a Wilderness First Aid certification, leadership training, and training specific to the activity they are leading.

For guided trips, no refunds will be given for those needing to cancel within 7 days of the trip. Please let us know if you are unable to attend your trip so we may attempt to fill the spot. 

See all Guided Trips Policies here .