Road Scholar in 2026!

The Trail Less Traveled: Hiking the Blue Ridge Mountains of Appalachia

Lace up your hiking boots and venture into the striking scenery of Southwest Virginia on an at-your-pace hiking adventure that includes yoga, bird walks, theater and more.

2026 Dates

April 13 - 17, 2026

September 14 - 18, 2026

October 14 - 18, 2026

October 21 - 25, 2026

Biking the Virginia Creeper Trail: Explore Nature in the Blue Ridge Mountains

Bike the Virginia Creeper Trail — a rail trail through forest and over restored trestles. Learn about ecology and historic towns and attend a performance at Barter Theatre.

2026 Dates

April 20 - 24, 2026

September 21 - 25, 2026