09/19/2026 Geology Walk

Hiking & Geology

Level: All Levels

Travel: Provided

Date: September 19, 2026 at 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Location: Sky Meadows State Park

Explore outcrops and vistas at Sky Meadow State Park that reveal the story of how Virginia was formed. Learn about plate tectonics and discover how massive collisions and volcanic eruptions gave birth to the oldest rocks in the Commonwealth. Take in a few stories about the birthplace of our rocks - that reveal how life, air, and land have changed since our land's earliest days. This is a moderate walk with a steep uphill section.

Questions and waitlist email: suoutdoors@su.edu

Once you register for your trip, you will receive an email from SOAR within 72 hours. If you do not hear from us, please email suoutdoors@su.edu.

If you need to cancel anytime prior to 8 days before trip departure, you can request to receive a full refund. Cancellations requested from 1-7 days prior to trip departure result in the loss of participation fee, no refund will be given. If a student fails to provide notice of cancellation within 48 hours or is a "no show", a $25 penalty will be applied to the student to participate in any future SOAR trips. Cancellation requests can be submitted to suoutdoors@su.edu.