Trail to Recovery: Off-Roading for Veterans
Healing Through Community
Trail to Recovery is a special initiative by VA Off-Road that gives back to those who served by using the power of off-roading as a therapeutic, confidence-building, and community-strengthening experience. Whether it’s a scenic trail ride through the Blue Ridge Mountains or an adrenaline-pumping day navigating rocky climbs, this program is designed to support our veterans both mentally and emotionally.
Camping | Overlanding | Off-Roading
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Veteran Therapy Trail Program
Come ride with us on various meet ups
Throughout the year, we host guided off-road rides for veterans across Virginia. These rides are small group experiences designed to build trust, reduce stress, and provide a sense of adventure and connection to the outdoors.
Free for all veterans and active-duty military
Beginner-friendly trails with trained guides
Ride along or drive your own rig
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Trail to Recovery Annual Benefit Ride
Veterans Day Weekend
Once a year, we host a large-scale trail event to raise money for our Veteran Therapy Trail Program. This is a community celebration and fundraiser open to everyone.
Open to all 4×4 owners and off-road enthusiasts
Trail rides at all skill levels
100% of proceeds support free veteran programs we run
Honor those who served by hitting the trails for a cause.
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Veteran Camping
Veterans camping program
At Virginia Off-Road, we believe the outdoors offers more than just adventure—it provides healing. That’s why we’re proud to offer camping opportunities specifically for veterans. Whether it’s a weekend under the stars after a trail ride or a multi-day trip into the mountains, these experiences are designed to build camaraderie, provide peace, and create lasting bonds with fellow veterans.
From solo tent spots to group basecamps, we host camping events across Virginia where vets can reconnect with nature and each other in a supportive, off-road community.
Want to Get Involved?
Off-roaders can join our 4WD club to help volunteer with our annual benefit ride or volunteer to lead veteran trail outings, giving back through the trails we all love. Businesses can support the mission by becoming program sponsors or donating off-road gear. Together, we can help veterans rediscover peace, power, and purpose—one trail at a time.
All veterans of our program will get our special Trail to Recovery badge at no charge. Vets that sign up also get FREE trail badges as they complete them.
Veteran Application Form
Are you a Veteran that would like to participate? Use the form below to start the sign up, there is no cost involved.
✅ 1. Use the online form to sign up below. ✅ 2. We will connect with you and ask you to fill out the formal application. ✅ 3. We will setup a 10-15 minute phone call to get to know you. ✅ 4. We will approve you and send you the offical Trail to Recovery badge.
Donate to Trail to Recovery
Donate to the cause. We will help cover volunteers by compensating them for fuel while anything extra goes to special badges for veterans.
F.A.Q.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, there is not. It’s exclusive to veterans of our armed services.
Step 1: Fill out the online form
Step 2: we will have a formal application we ask that you do
Step 3: A phoner with our director
Step 4: Application approval and mailing of a badge
Yes, we may ask you for either VA Healthcare ID card, or a copy of your DD-214. Sadly, some people pretend to be a vet to take advantage of benefits or scam people from time to time.
Yes, we allow vets to do ride alongside if they do not have a capable off-roader and we will try to help with some basic supplies like loaning tents and sleeping bags when possible.
Yes, if you use the donation portal above, that goes into the Trail to Recovery fund only and not the general Virginia off-Road fund.
The program helps cover the cost of fuel for vets that want to ride along (usually $10 giftcard), it helps cover the cost of some Facebook ads, camping sites (they usually range from $10-35 each), some basic equipment like tents, sleeping bags and lights. Additionally, it’s used to help cover shipping and the cost of the badges too.
No, you don’t. The Vet program is equal to our 4WD High program, but with a couple of perks. First, you will receive a special badge for being a veteran, plus you will not have to pay for the Trail Badge Program. As you complete trails, you will earn the badges for free. FInally, any educational programs we have, like the TrailMaster Certification for example, you will not need to pay for a badge, those will also be FREE to vets.
Programs happen throughout the year at various times. As a member, we will email you before things happen so you can sign up. If you have Facebook, we encourage you to signup on the Facebook Group for additional information on events.
Have Questions?
Use the contact form here to reach out to the Program Director, Trail to Recovery, Evan Davis.