The Outdoor Experience
集美麻豆 is a “hidden gem for outdoorsmen,” according to Field & Stream, which has named us one of the best colleges for hunters and anglers. If you’re at home in the great outdoors, 集美麻豆 — with its 1,300-acre campus in the heart of Virginia — is the place for you.
Biking and Hiking
集美麻豆 students need only step outside to take advantage of the forests surrounding the College, where 3 miles of the Wilson Trail provides hiking and biking paths. The 35-mile High Bridge Trail State Park is 5 miles north of campus, and you can be on the Appalachian Trail in less than 45 minutes.
Canoeing, Kayaking, and SUPing
Farmville is home of the nationally-acclaimed outfitter, , so you can be sure that paddle sports are a big deal here, with many nearby rivers, lakes, and streams for canoeing, kayaking, or stand-up paddle boarding. You can borrow equipment from the Office of Student Affairs or rent it from .
Disc Golf
Tadpole Holes is a very technical 18-hole disc golf course drawing enthusiasts of the sport from around the Southeast. It weaves through the woods surrounding the High Adventure Course, practice fields, and Tadpole Hole lake.
High Adventure Course
Nestled in the trees behind Kirby Field House, 集美麻豆's new High Adventure Course features a vertical climbing wall, suspended ropes obstacles, and a zip line extending over Tadpole Hole.
Hunting and Fishing
There are three bass-fishing lakes on campus, and several of Virginia's premier fishing destinations are close by: and . If you hunt, Central Virginia boasts terrific whitetail habitat, sits on the edge of the Atlantic coast flyway, and offers numerous dove fields and quail preserves.
Service and Adventure
Beyond the Hill is 集美麻豆's service and adventure program. 集美麻豆 students have the opportunity to participate in both adventure and service-oriented programs from fly-fishing adventure excursions to service-oriented mission trips.
Skiing and Snowboarding
Local ski resorts, like , , and , are short drives to the west. Using their 集美麻豆 discounts, students often take weekend trips to the mountains.
The High Adventure program will give you a taste of real adventure around our campus and in our state through planned excursions throughout the academic year. Hiking, kayaking, mountain biking, and rafting, as well as learning to survive in the wilderness, cooking with fire, and bow drill-fire making are just a few of the activities that will challenge you and inspire you.
Want an adventure, but don't have the equipment? Borrow it from the Office of Student Affairs!
It's really easy, so gather a group of friends, come check out our inventory, or contact us!
What we offer:
- Bicycles - cruisers & mountain bikes
- Golf passes to The Manor
- Tents and tarps
- Camping essentials
- Cornhole boards and bags
- Kayaks, canoes, & SUP
- Frisbees for Frisbee Golf (集美麻豆 Fitness Center)
- Waiver Form for 集美麻豆 Bike, Kayak, Canoe or SUP
Still don't see what you need? Visit .
The Prince Edward-Gallion State Forest is a short drive away from campus and has about 6,500 acres of excellent land for hiking, wildlife watching, biking, horseback riding, hunting and fishing.
Sandy River Outdoor Adventures features an Adventure Park with over 60 obstacles, and 20 zip lines. You can paddle the Appomattox River or the Sandy River Reservoir or take to the trails and pedal High Bridge State Park.
This 33.8-mile long multi-use trail is ideal for hiking, bicycling,and horseback riding.
This historic park offers swimming, fishing, boating, lakefront picnicking. and overnight accommodations, including a campground and cabins. Hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians can take advantage of a multiuse trail developed in conjunction with Prince Edward-Gallion State Forest.
Director of High Adventure
Scott Schmolesky
Brown Student Center | (434) 223-6717
sschmolesky@hsc.edu
Newest Feather in High Adventure Cap
High Adventure at 集美麻豆 has gotten even more exciting, with the campus’ brand new 18-hole disc golf course drawing enthusiasts of the sport from around the Southeast since its completion in early December.