Spring 2022 Outdoor Adventures Trips
Morning Hike at Umstead State Park
Wake up and start your weekend with a morning hike at Umstead State Park. See the beauty and diversity of the park’s resources, located a short drive from NC State.
| Date | Time | Cost |
| Sunday, March 6 | 7 a.m. – Noon | Students: $15 Members: $20 |
7 a.m. Trip Starts Check-in at the Outdoor Adventures Boat Bay.
- Load up the van and drive to Umstead State Park.
- Arrive at trailhead, and get ready to hike for the day.
- Finish hiking, load up the van and head back to campus.
Noon Trip Ends: Arrive back on campus, enjoy the rest of your weekend
Transportation and instruction are included. The hike is beginner-friendly with easy-to-moderately rugged terrain.
Climbing at Pilot Mountain
Put your climbing skills to the test and join us on a climbing trip to Pilot Mountain. Transportation, equipment, instruction and lunch will be provided. We will set up a variety of climbs for both beginners and seasoned climbers alike.
Transportation, lunch, equipment and instruction are included. The hike to and from the climbing area is the hardest part of the day. It is a 10-minute hike but is strenuous.
Register by Wednesday, February 16 at noon.
| Date | Time | Cost |
| Sunday, February 19 | 6 a.m. – 7 p.m. | Students: $55 Members: $70 |
6 a.m. Trip Starts: Check-in at the Outdoor Adventures Equipment Rental desk
- Load the van and start driving to Pilot Mountain State Park.
- Arrive at Pilot Mountain, unload the climbing gear and walk to the climbing area.
- The hike to/from the climbing area is about 10 minutes but very steep.
- Eat lunch at the climbing area.
- Finish climbing, pack up the gear and hike back to the van.
- Load up the van and start driving back to campus.
- Arrive back to campus and clean up the equipment.
7 p.m. Trip Ends: Have a great rest of the night.
Hiking at Schenck Forest
Did you know NC State University operates a forest here in Raleigh? Schenck Forest is home to many activities including hiking! Take a hike with us through this beautifully maintained forest while walking alongside creeks.
| Date | Time | Cost | |
| Sunday, February 20 | 10 a.m. – Noon | Students: $10 Members: $15 |
10 a.m. Trip Starts Check-in at the Outdoor Adventures Boat Bay.
- Load up the van and drive to Schenck Forest
- Arrive at the trailhead, and get ready to hike
- Finish hiking, load up the van, and head back to campus
Noon Trip Ends: Arrive back on campus, enjoy the rest of your weekend
Spring Break Canoeing at Hammocks Beach State Park
Join us for a four-day canoeing trip to Hammocks Beach State Park. Canoe through creeks, marshes and sounds and explore diverse seaside life. We will camp on Bear Island, a four-mile-long undeveloped barrier island with wide beaches and massive dunes.
Transportation, food, equipment and instruction are included.
The canoeing trip is beginner-friendly. No experience is necessary. There will be long paddling days in wilderness areas, and there will be a swim assessment and paddling practice during the pre-trip meeting.
Register by Wednesday, March 2 at noon.
| Date | Time | Cost |
| Sunday, March 12 – Tuesday, March 15 | 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. | Students: $225 |
Saturday
- 7 a.m. Trip Starts: Check-in at the Outdoor Adventures Boat Bay
- Pack up the gear, load the van and start driving.
- Arrive at Cedar Point Campground and set up camp
- Practice paddling near Cedar Point
- 9:00 p.m. Bedtime
Sunday
- Wake up, make breakfast
- Pack-up camp and head to Hammocks Beach State Park
- Paddle across the bogue sound waterways to Bear Island
- Set-up campsite
- Bedtime
Monday
- Wakeup
- Paddle the marshes and creeks near Bear Island
- Eat lunch while paddling
- Return to Bear Island for the night
Tuesday
- Wakeup and pack up camp
- Paddle back to the mainland of Hammocks Beach State Park
- Drive back to Wellness and Recreation
- Clean equipment
7 p.m. Trip Ends: Have a great rest of the night.
Bouldering at Moore’s Wall
Leave behind the ropes, harnesses, and boulder with us at Moore’s Wall, located in Hanging Rock State Park. Bouldering is a great way to learn how to climb because you can practice climbing techniques and problem-solving without being far from the ground. This trip is beginner-friendly and requires no previous climbing experience.
Register by Wednesday, March 23 at noon. Transportation, food and instruction are included.
| Date | Time | Cost |
| Saturday, March 26 | 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Students: $55 Members: $70 |
6 a.m. Trip Starts: Check-in at the Outdoor Adventures Boat Bay
- Load up the van and drive to Moore’s Wall bouldering area
- Spend the day practicing bouldering techniques
6 p.m. Trip Ends: Arrive back on campus, enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Biking to NC State Farmer’s Market
Enjoy a morning of biking to the Farmer’s Market, shopping at your favorite stand and riding back to campus. Equipment is included, and we can help transport your shopping items back to campus. This trip is beginner-friendly, but you must be comfortable riding a bike on the roadways at a moderate pace.
| Date | Time | Cost |
| Saturday, March 26 | 9 a.m. – Noon | Students: $10 Members: $15 |
| Saturday, April 23 | 9 a.m. – Noon | Students: $10 Members: $15 |
9 a.m. – Meet at Outdoor Adventures Boat Bay for bike fitting.
9:45 a.m. – Shop at the NC State Farmer’s Market
11:30 a.m. – Return to the Wellness and Recreation Center
Gym to Crag: Skills for Climbing Outside
This skill-based class assists gym climbers in making the transition to outdoor climbing. This trip includes three class sessions followed by a trip to Pilot Mountain State Park. Topics covered in this class are: Personal Anchors, Two Point Anchor Building, Safely Accessing Top Rope Bolts, Transitioning from Lead and Transitioning to Rappel. All participants will need to attend all three sessions of this class.
Register by Wednesday, March 9 at Noon.
Cost: Students: $150 | Members: $200
| Date | Time | Location |
| Thursday, March 10 | 8 – 10 p.m. | Climbing Center |
| Thursday, March 24 | 8 – 10 p.m. | Climbing Center |
| Thursday, March 31 | 8 – 10 p.m. | Climbing Center |
| Saturday, April 2 | 6 a.m. – 7 p.m. | Pilot Mountain State Park |
Thursday, March 10
8 – 10 p.m. at the Climbing Center
Topics covered
- Personal Anchors
- Anchor Building
Thursday, March 24
8 – 10 p.m. at the Climbing Center
Topics covered:
- Edge Security
- Gri-Gri use
- Rappelling
Thursday, March 31
8 -10 p.m. at the Climbing Center
Topics covered:
- Natural Sling Anchors
- Practice
Saturday, April 2
6 a.m. Trip Starts: Check-in at the Outdoor Adventures Boat Bay
- Load the van and start driving to Pilot Mountain State Park
- Arrive at Pilot Mountain, unload the climbing gear and walk to the climbing area
- Eat lunch at the climbing area (included)
- Finish climbing, pack up the gear and hike back to the van
- Load up the van and start driving back to campus
- Arrive back to campus and clean up the equipment
7 p.m. Trip Ends: Have a great rest of the night
Mountain Biking at Harris Lake
Join us for a morning of mountain biking at Lake Harris. Learn basic mountain biking skills and techniques, and ride through beautiful forested trails Equipment, transportation, instruction and trip leaders are included. This trip is beginner-friendly, but you must be comfortable riding a bike for an extended period.
Register by Wednesday, April 6 at Noon.
| Date | Time | Cost |
| Sunday, April 10 | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Students: $30 Members: $40 |
9 a.m.: Trip Starts: Check-in at the Outdoor Adventures Equipment Rental desk.
- Load up the van and drive to Lake Harris.
- Arrive at the Lake Harris mountain bike trailhead and unload bikes.
- Review mountain bike skills, fit bikes, and discuss the riding plan.
10 a.m.: Ride Starts: Get out on the trails and ride for about two hours
- Work on mountain bike skills.
Noon: Ride finishes: Load up bikes
- Drive back to Outdoor Adventures, unload the trailer
1 p.m.: Trip ends. Enjoy your day.
Paddling at Lake Raleigh
Join us for a paddling trip to Lake Raleigh. Our staff will teach you how to kayak, canoe or stand-up paddleboard. This trip is beginner-friendly, requires no previous experience, and is conveniently located on campus.
Register by Wednesday, April 13 at Noon.
| Session | Time | Cost |
| A | 9 – 10 a.m. | Students: $10 Members: $15 |
| B | 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. | |
| C | 10:15 – 11:15 a.m. | |
| D | 10:45 – 11:45 a.m. |
Arrive at the appointed time and check-in, then choose your boat (canoes, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboarding are available on a first-come, first-serve basis).
Paddle for an hour and return to shore.
Sunset Stand-up Paddleboard Yoga
Spring is one of the best times to get outside. Join us for a trip to Lake Raleigh you and practice yoga on a stand-up paddleboard while watching the sunset. This trip is beginner-friendly and requires no previous yoga or paddleboarding experience.
Register by Wednesday, April 20 at Noon.
| Date | Time | Cost |
| Friday, April 22 | 6 – 8 p.m. | Students: $10 Members: $15 |
6 p.m. Trip Starts: Check-in at the Lake Raleigh Boat Ramp
6:15 p.m.: Start paddling with Trip Staff
7 p.m.: Enjoy yoga and the sunset from the middle of the lake
8 p.m. Trip ends: Have a great evening.
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.