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Outdoor Action runs trips and activities for students to explore the outdoors, develop skills and build community throughout the academic year for free thanks to grants from the TigerWell Fund and the Vice President for Campus Life Office. These trips take place on weekends through the school year as well as over fall break, Wintersession and spring break.
Sign up for trips at My.Princeton.edu.
Trips & Activities
Outdoor Action runs a number of fun and educational trips throughout the year.
Browse the trips below and sign-up on MyPrincetonU. Get outside today!
OA+ Activities
OA+ Canoe Camping during Fall Break
October 14, 7:00 am
Interested in canoe camping? Spend three days and two nights canoeing and camping on the Delaware River! This trip will be led by OA+ leaders and is open to participants of all ability levels.
Each day, your group will paddle down the Delaware River, transporting all your belongings in your canoe and camping each night at a…
Each day, your group will paddle down the Delaware River, transporting all your belongings in your canoe and camping each night at a…
Exploring New Jersey's Best Places: Mount Tammany
October 14, 7:00 am
Mt. Tammany, named after the Lenape chief Tamanend, is a prominent peak in the Delaware Water Gap, located on the New Jersey side of the Delaware River. It is part of the Kittatinny Mountains and is a popular destination for hikers, offering stunning views of the surrounding area. The summit of Mount Tammany can be reached via several hiking…
Full Moon Hike
October 17, 8:00 pm
Discover the magic of hiking at night while the moon is at its fullest, when even the most familiar trails reveal sights and sounds they only share with the cool, quiet night. This hike is perfect for all experience levels, and participants should feel comfortable walking on uneven terrain for about 2 hours.
Night-time Corn Maze and Hayride
October 19, 6:00 pm
A night of Fall fun! Enjoy an evening under the stars navigating a cornmaze, riding a hay-wagon through farm fields, or listening to live music by a bonfire. What more could you want on fall break? Seasonal foods and ciders will be available for purchase.
Hawk Mountain Trip with Princeton Birding Society
October 26, 8:00 am
Join OA and the Princeton Birding Society for a trip to Hawk Mountain. The trip will include an overview of the Sanctuary, natural history, raptor identification, migration information PLUS a guided hike up to North Lookout with Appalachian forest ecology interpretation along the way. Lunch is on us.
Fall Foliage Hike: Giant Stairs
October 26, 8:15 am
Join us for a magical morning taking in the fall foliage with panoramic views of the Hudson River Valley. Featuring a mile-long rock scramble, this hike is not for the faint-hearted. As we descend to the river, we will enjoy a waterfall and the showstopper of the trip, the Giant Stairs. Afterward, OA will provide lunch at a cafe with sweeping…
Outdoor Rock Climbing
November 2, 8:30 am
Join OA+ for a day of outdoor rock climbing at Rick's Rocks in the Delaware Water Gap. This trip is a great way to try rock climbing, make new friends, and enjoy time outside.
No previous climbing experience is required. All OA outdoor climbing instructors have received training in Single Pitch Instruction from the American Mountain…
No previous climbing experience is required. All OA outdoor climbing instructors have received training in Single Pitch Instruction from the American Mountain…
OA+ Fall Campout
November 2, 3:00 pm
Fall camping is a fantastic way to enjoy the great outdoors with cooler temperatures, fewer bugs, and beautiful autumn foliage. Join OA for a relaxing evening of OA games, camp cooking, scary stories, and a night under the stars. We will return to campus in the morning with plenty of time to get back to our studies.
Full Moon Hike
November 15, 8:00 pm
Discover the magic of hiking at night while the moon is at its fullest, when even the most familiar trails reveal sights and sounds they only share with the cool, quiet night. This hike is perfect for all experience levels, and participants should feel comfortable walking on uneven terrain for about 2 hours.