Adventure Trips
We offer unique adventure trips each semester in Ohio and around the country. All trips are designed to be beginner friendly with a focus on learning new outdoor skills. Trips can range from a few hours to multiple days/nights. Types of trips we have offered in the past include: hiking, skiing/snowboarding, kayaking, backpacking, mountain biking, rock climbing, rafting, rappelling, camping, and more.
A pre-program email will be sent to all registered participants. This email will contain an introduction from the staff leaders, information about what to bring, what to wear, an agenda, and other pertinent details. All trips and clinics require a minimum number of participants. The Adventure Center will contact all registered participants if the program will be canceled. All trips are a level 1 difficulty with no experience necessary and mild physical exertion unless noted. Contact adventurecenter@kent.edu with any questions.
Cancellation Policy: No refunds will be given within 7 days of the program.
Pre-registration IS REQUIRED for all programs.
Snowshoe Hike
Want to enjoy the gorgeous snowy weather outside? Join the Adventure Center in snowshoeing at Cuyahoga Valley National Park. We will teach participants how to snowshoe and then hike for a couple of hours in the park. We will still hike if there is no snow!
- Date & Time: Sunday, Feb. 23 from 1 - 4 p.m.
- Location: Cuyahoga Valley National Park - meet at the SRWC
- Cost: $15
Cascade Valley Metro Park Day Hike
Participants will have the opportunity to hike a beginner hiking trail in Cascade Valley. Chuckery Trail Loop is a 2.4 mile, moderately trafficked, loop trail located in Akron, Ohio that features a great forest setting, beautiful view of the Cuyahoga River, and is good for all skill levels. No prior experience is needed.
- Date & Time: Saturday, Apr. 5 from 1 - 4 p.m.
- Location: Cascade Valley Metro Park - meet at the SRWC
- Cost: $10
Park Clean-up Volunteer Event
What better way to celebrate Earth Day than to give back to the Earth? Join us in a volunteer event cleaning up trails at Cuyahoga Valley National Park as a way to give back to nature! Together, we can keep our beautiful backyard looking pristine!
- Date & Time: Sunday, Apr. 6 from 1 - 6 p.m.
- Location: Cuyahoga Valley National Park - meet at the SRWC
- Cost: $0 (free)
Ohio Weekend Backpacking Trip
Considering a convenient weekend trip within Ohio? Come join the Adventure Center on an overnight backpacking trip through Zaleski State Forest in some nice spring weather. We will be hiking over ten miles in an area that is a popular area for birding, camping, and hiking. We will be backpacking for 2 days with 35 or more pounds of gear on our backs and spending 1 night camping in the woods. Get ready for some fun! The fee includes meals.
- Date & Time: Saturday, Apr. 12 - Sunday, Apr. 13
- Location: Zaleski State Forest, Ohio - meet at the SRWC
- Cost: Students $95, Non-students $105
- Difficulty: Level 2. Some hiking experience preferred, moderate physical exertion
Outdoor Rock Climbing Day Trip - Logtown
Enjoy a day of outdoor climbing at Logtown. Tucked away on the eastern edge of Ohio in the little village of Lisbon, is a small rock climbing crag by the name of Logtown. This once active rock quarry is now home to one of the only places to lead climb in the entire state. With routes ranging in grades from 5.3 to 5.12d, as well as a mix of bouldering, sport climbing, and trad climbing, there is a little something for everyone. This trip is great for all experience levels from beginner to experienced.
- Date & Time: Saturday, Apr. 19 from 10:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
- Location: Logtown - meet at the SRWC
- Cost: Students $40, Non-students $45
Outdoor Rock Climbing Day Trip - West Branch State Park
Come rock climb and camp at Ohio’s newest outdoor climbing spot! Just opened in the fall of 2023, West Branch offers great beginner-friendly climbing. We will camp for one night, climb a lot, and do some hiking too! The fee includes meals.
- Date & Time: Saturday, Apr. 26 from 10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
- Location: West Branch State Park - meet at the SRWC
- Cost: Students $40, Non-students $45
Cuyahoga River Kayak Trip
This trip will be held locally on the Cuyahoga River. We will meet at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center (or you can meet us at Kramer Fields-just let us know ahead of time!) From there, we will paddle to Brust Park in Munroe Falls. We will then take the shuttle back to the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. A staff member will be with you on the water for the entire trip. The trip is 4.0 miles long, is beginner friendly, and no prior experience is needed.
- Date & Time:
- Sunday, Apr. 27 from 2 - 5 p.m.
- Sunday, May 4 from 2 - 5 p.m.
- Location: Cuyahoga River in downtown Kent - meet at the SRWC
- Cost: $30
Lake Stand Up Paddleboarding Trip
We will be going to West Branch State Park for a beginner-friendly stand up paddleboard float. There is beautiful scenery, wildlife, and fresh air to take in while on the water. We will provide an introduction to paddleboarding before we get on the water going over lake safety, paddling strokes, and more!
- Date & Time: Friday, May 2 from 2 - 5 p.m.
- Location: West Branch State Park - meet at the SRWC
- Cost: $30 Students, $35 Non-students
Lake Kayaking Trip
We will be going to Trail Lake Park for a beginner-friendly paddle around the lake in some kayaks! There is beautiful scenery, wildlife, and fresh air to take in while on the water. We will provide an introduction to kayaking before we get on the water going over lake safety, paddling strokes, and more! There is also an accessible kayak put-in at the docks for easy entry into your kayak.
- Date & Time: Saturday, May 3 from 2 - 5 p.m.
- Location: Trail Lake Park - meet at the SRWC
- Cost: $30 Students, $35 Non-students
Full Moon Float
Here’s your chance to enjoy a beautiful sunset, relax in nature, and let your worries drift into the night as we paddle into the sunset on a peaceful and serene lake right down the road from Kent.
- Date & Time: (weather permitting)
- Saturday, May 3 from 7 - 10 p.m.
- Sunday, May 4 from 7 - 10 p.m.
- Monday, May 5 from 7 - 10 p.m.
- Location: Wingfoot Lake State Park Boat Launch – meet at the SRWC
- Cost: $35