Fall 2022 Schedule:
Paddle and Popsicles
- Date/time: Saturday, August 20, 2022 | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Cost: FREE
- Location: Lake Raleigh
Get away from Main Campus and head to Lake Raleigh, a gem on Centennial Campus. Kayaks, canoes and stand up paddle boards will be provided to get you out on the water. Stay cool with popsicles (while supplies last).
- Equipment is included.
- Pre-Registration is not required, but highly encouraged.
- Participants who plan to paddle will need to wear shoes that can get wet.
- Availability of equipment is on a first come, first serve basis.
SOLO Southeast Wilderness First Aid Training
- Date/time: Saturday, September 3 – 4, 2022 | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Cost: $210 (students and Wellness and Recreation members)
- Location: Wellness and Recreation Center
This 16-hour, two-day entry-level course is the ideal certification for outdoor enthusiasts looking for basic first aid training and backcountry medical skills. Wilderness First Aid (WFA) covers topics ranging from preparation and prevention to assessment and treatment. Attendees will have an opportunity to learn practical skills through hands-on scenarios as well as in a traditional classroom setting.
Note: Wilderness First Aid (WFA) is a 2-year certification from SOLO Southeast. This course does not include CPR which is required to maintain your certified status.
Lake Raleigh Paddling
- Dates/times:
- Saturday, September 10, 2022 | 9 a.m. – Noon
- Sunday, September 11, 2022 | 1 – 4 p.m.
- Cost: $15 (students) | $18 (Wellness and Recreation members)
- Location: Lake Raleigh
This trip is beginner-friendly, requires no previous experience and is conveniently located on campus. Our staff will provide instruction on how to kayak, canoe or stand up paddle board.
Arrive at your appointed time to check-in, then choose your boat (canoes, kayaks and SUPs are available on a first come, first served basis). Paddle for one hour and return to shore!
Saturday, September 10 | Sessions available:
- A | 9 – 10 a.m.
- B | 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
- C | 10:15 – 11:15 a.m.
- D | 10:45 – 11:45 a.m.
Sunday, September 11 | Sessions available:
- E | 1 – 2 p.m.
- F | 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
- G | 2:15 – 3:15 p.m.
- H | 2:45 – 3:45 p.m.
Backpacking at Eno River State Park
- Dates/times:
- Depart: Saturday, September 10, 2022 | 7 a.m.
- Return: Sunday, September 11, 2022 | 8 p.m.
- Cost: $80 (students)*
- Location: Eno River State Park
*This trip is for students only.
Experience the beauty of Eno River State Park during an overnight backpacking trip. You will have the opportunity to hike along the Eno River and camp away from the city. This trip is made for beginners or anyone who loves to spend a weekend outdoors.
Itinerary:
Saturday:
- 7 a.m. | Trip Starts: Check in at the Outdoor Adventures Boat Bay
- Pack up gear, load van and head to Eno River State Park
- Backpack for three miles and eat lunch on the trail
- Set up camp, cook dinner and enjoy the sunset.
- 9 p.m. | Bedtime! Rest up for the next day.
Sunday:
- 8 a.m. | Wake up, make breakfast, and break down camp
- Begin backpacking about 3-4 miles back to visitor center
- Drive back to Wellness and Recreation to clean-up equipment
- 5 p.m. | Head home!
Transportation, most meals, equipment and instruction are included. No experience is necessary. This will be a moderately strenuous trip where you will be required to carry a 50 pound backpack over easy terrain in a variety of weather conditions.
Bike Ride to the Farmers Market
- Dates/times:
- Saturday, September 24, 2022 | 9 a.m. – Noon
- Sunday, October 23 | 1 – 4 p.m.
- Cost: $15 (students) | $20 (Wellness and Recreation members)
- Location: State Farmers Market
Enjoy a morning of biking to the Farmers Market, shopping and riding back to campus. This is a beginner trip, but you must be comfortable riding a bike on the roadways at a moderate pace to participate.
Itinerary:
- 9 a.m. or 1 p.m. | Meet at Outdoor Adventures Boat Bay to get fitted for a bike and helmet, then bike to Farmers Market
- 9:45 a.m. or 1:45 p.m. | Shopping at Farmers Market
- 11:30 a.m. or 3:30 p.m. | Return to WellRec
Equipment is included and we will assist in transporting your shopping items back to campus.
Rock Climbing at Rocky Face
- Date/time: Saturday, September 24, 2022 | 6 a.m. – 8 p.m.
- Cost: $60 (students) | $70 (Wellness and Recreation members)
- Location: Rocky Face Mountain Recreational Area
Put your climbing skills to the test and join us for a day of climbing at Rocky Face Mountain Recreational Area located in western North Carolina, a unique park that was once a rock quarry. There will set up a variety of climbs for both beginners and seasoned climbers alike. Transportation, lunch, equipment, and instruction are included.
Itinerary:
- 6 a.m. | Trip begins: Check in at the Outdoor Adventures Equipment Rental desk
- Load the van and travel to Rocky Face Mountain Recreational Area
- Arrive and unload climbing gear and walk to the climbing area
- Enjoy a variety of climbs
- Eat lunch at the climbing area
- Finish climbing, pack up gear and hike back to van
- Load up van and head back to campus
- Arrive back to campus and clean up equipment
- 8 p.m. | Trip ends: Have a great rest of the night!
Morning Hike at Umstead State Park
- Date/time: Sunday, September 25, 2022 | 9 – 11 a.m.
- Cost: $15 (students) | $20 (Wellness and Recreation members)
- Location: William B. Umstead State Park
Start your Sunday right with a morning hike to Umstead State Park. You will be able to see the beauty and diversity of the resources in this park located just a short drive from the university.
Itinerary:
- 9am | Trip begins: Check in at the Outdoor Adventures Boat Bay
- Load up van and head to Umstead State Park
- Arrive at trailhead and hike for the day (~two miles)
- Finish hiking, load up van and head back to campus
- 11am | Trip ends: Arrive back on campus, enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Transportation and instruction are included. This will be a beginner friendly hike with easy to moderately difficult terrain.
Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP) at Lake Raleigh
- Date/time: Sunday, September 25, 2022 | 2 – 3 p.m.
- Cost: $10 (students) | $15 (Wellness and Recreation members)
- Location: Lake Raleigh
Enjoy all nature has to offer with a beautiful afternoon paddle on Stand Up Paddle Boards. This trip is beginner friendly and requires no previous paddle boarding experience.
Itinerary:
- 2 p.m. | Trip begins: Check in at the Lake Raleigh Boat Ramp
- 2:15 pm | Start paddling with Trip Staff
- 3 p.m. | Trip ends: Have a great evening!
Bouldering and Camping at Grayson Highlands
This trip has been canceled.
Leave behind the ropes and harnesses and come boulder with us at Grayson Highlands State Park in Virginia, an area known for its amazing backpacking, bouldering and wild horses. Bouldering is a great way to get started in the sport of climbing as it allows you to practice techniques and problem solving close to the ground. This trip is beginner friendly and requires no previous climbing experience.
Itinerary:
Saturday:
- 6 a.m. | Trip begins: Check in at the Outdoor Adventures Boat Bay
- Load up van and drive to Grayson Highlands Bouldering Area
- Spend day practicing bouldering techniques
- 4 p.m. | Head to campground to set up camp and eat dinner
- 9 p.m. | Get a good night’s rest for more climbing tomorrow!
Sunday:
- 7 a.m. | Wake up, pack up campsite and eat breakfast
- 8 a.m. | Head back to bouldering area for more climbing.
- Pack up bouldering equipment and drive back to Wellness and Recreation Center for cleanup
- 7 p.m. | Trip ends: Arrive back on campus, enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Transportation, most meals, equipment and instruction are included and no experience is necessary.
Sailing at Bond Park
This trip has been canceled.
Learn to sail in one day! Participants will learn everything you need to know to sail a Sunfish sailboat, including how to rig the boat, launch and land, sail at all points to the wind and right the boat after capsizing. You will have the opportunity to learn and practice your skills with no prior experience necessary.
Itinerary:
- 9 a.m. | Trip being: Check in at Outdoor Adventures Boat Bay
- 10 a.m. | Arrive at Bond Park in Cary, NC to meet with your sailing instructor and start learning!
- 3 p.m. | Return back at the Wellness and Recreation Center
Transportation, meals, equipment and instruction is included. No prior experience is necessary.
Bike Along the Greenway
This trip has been canceled.
Join Outdoor Adventures for a morning of exploring the bike trails and greenways around Raleigh. Equipment and trip leaders are included. Beginners are welcome, but you must be comfortable riding a bike to participate.
Itinerary:
- 4 p.m. | Meet at Outdoor Adventures Boat Bay to get fitted for a bike and helmet.
- 4:15 p.m. | Ride the greenways as a group with our trip staff.
- 5 p.m. | Return to Wellness and Recreation.
Beginner Backpacking at Morrow Mountain
- Dates/times:
- Depart: Saturday, October 15, 2022 | 7 a.m.
- Return: Sunday, October 16, 2022 | 8 p.m.
- Cost: $80 (students)*
- Location: Morrow Mountain State Park
*This trip is for students only.
Experience the Uwharrie Mountains of central North Carolina with stunning views of the surrounding area on this overnight trip. Participants will have the opportunity to backpack and camp outside the city while enjoying the fall colors. This trip is designed for both beginners or individuals who love spending a weekend outdoors.
Itinerary:
Saturday:
- 7 a.m. | Trip begins: Check in at Outdoor Adventures Boat Bay
- Pack up gear, load van and head to Morrow Mountain State Park
- Backpack around two miles and eat lunch on the trail
- Set up camp, cook dinner, and enjoy the sunset.
- 9 p.m. | Bedtime! Rest up for the next day!
Sunday:
- 8 a.m. | Wake up, make breakfast and break down camp
- Backpack approximately 2-3 miles back to the visitor center
- Drive back to Wellness and Recreation Center to clean up equipment
- 5 p.m. | Head home!
Transportation, most meals, equipment and instruction are included and no experience is necessary. This will be a moderately strenuous trip where you will be required to carry a 50 pound backpack over moderate terrain in a variety of weather conditions.
Climbing at Pilot Mountain
- Date/time: Sunday, October 23, 2022 | 6 a.m. – 8 p.m.
- Cost: $60 (students) | $70 (Wellness and Recreation members)
- Location: Pilot Mountain State Park
Put your climbing skills to the test and join us on a trip to Pilot Mountain. We will set up a variety of climbs for both beginners and seasoned climbers alike. The 10-minute hike to and from the climbing area will be the most strenuous portion of the day. The climbing portion of the trip is designed to be fun for both beginners and seasoned climbers alike! We will set up a variety of climbs, from simple beginner climbs to classic intermediate climbs.
Itinerary:
- 6 a.m. | Trip begins: Check in at Outdoor Adventures Equipment Rental desk
- Load van and head to Pilot Mountain State Park
- Unload climbing gear and hike to climbing area. Please note, the hike to/from the climbing area is approximately 10 minutes, and is very steep.
- Eat lunch at climbing area
- Finish climbing, pack up gear and hike back to van
- Load van and head back to campus
- Arrive back to campus and clean up equipment
- 7 p.m. | Trip ends: Have a great rest of the night!
Transportation, equipment, instruction and lunch will be provided.
Morning Hike at Schenck Forest
- Date/time: Saturday, November 5, 2022 | 10 a.m. – Noon
- Cost: $15 (students) | $18 (Wellness and Recreation members)
- Location: Carl Alwin Schenck Memorial Forest
Schenck Forest is a beautifully maintained forest operated by NC State University and is home to many activities including hiking!
Itinerary:
- 10 a.m. | Trip begins: Check in at Outdoor Adventures Boat Bay
- Load up van and head to Schenck Forest
- Arrive at trailhead, and prepare to hike
- Finish hiking, load up van and head back to campus
- 12 p.m. | Trip ends: Arrive back on campus, enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Transportation and instruction are included. This will be a beginner friendly hike with easy terrain.
High Ropes Course and Zip-Line
- Date/time: Saturday, November 5, 2022 | 2 – 6 p.m.
- Cost: $25 (students) | $30 (Wellness and Recreation members)
- Location: NC State Challenge Course
Our expert challenge course staff will guide you through the NC State Challenge Course, traversing the elements before flying down the zip line!
Getting to the Course:
Shuttles will depart from the Outdoor Adventures Equipment Rental Center at the following times:
- 2 p.m.
- 4 p.m.
Participants may drive themselves out to the course. Please aim to arrive between 2 – 5:30 p.m.
Leaving the Course:
A shuttle will depart the Challenge Course to return to campus at the following times:
- 3:30 p.m.
- 5:30 p.m.
Participants who drove themselves may depart the course at any time.
Stone Mountain Fall Colors Hike
- Date/time: Saturday, November 12, 2022 | 6 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Cost: $30 (students) | $40 (Wellness and Recreation members)
- Location: Stone Mountain State Park
Fall is one of the best times of the year for hiking. We will drive out to Stone Mountain State Park for a beginner friendly hike to the top of this granite dome mountain for beautiful views.
Itinerary:
- 6 a.m. | Trip begins: Check in at Outdoor Adventures Boat Bay
- Load up van and head to Stone Mountain State Park
- Arrive at Stone Mountain and prepare to hike for the day
- Eat lunch on the trail and take in the fall colors!
- Finish hiking, load up van and head back to campus
- Arrive back on campus and clean up equipment
- 7 p.m. | Trip ends: Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Transportation, lunch and instruction are included. This will be a moderately strenuous, full day hike.
How to Register
- Register via the WellRec App, My WellRec Portal or bring your Wolfpack One Card to Member Services, located in the lobby of the Wellness and Recreation Center or Outdoor Adventures Equipment Rental Center.
- The trip fee is due by credit card only (no cash or check accepted) when you signup, and trips are sold on a first-come/first-serve basis.
Trip Information
- Please plan to attend the required pre-trip meeting for our off-campus trips.
- Alcohol, tobacco and drug use are prohibited for the duration of the trip. If you violate these rules, you are subject to removal from the trip, and transportation back to NC State will be at your expense.
Refunds
If a participant can no longer go on a trip, participants must inform Outdoor Adventures they can no longer attend at least two weeks before the pre-trip meeting. They must request a refund by contacting Wellness and Recreation staff (wellrec-outdoor@ncsu.edu). Deposits on trips are non-refundable.
For personal emergencies, partial or full refunds between two weeks and the pre-trip meeting may be considered with written and verifiable proof of inability to attend (i.e., a doctor’s note). The participant must provide documentation at least five business days before the trip’s departure date for any refund to be considered. No refunds will be given after this period, regardless of the reason.
All refunds are at the discretion of Wellness and Recreation. We will provide refunds if the activity is canceled.