Scenic drive

Virginia Creeper Trail

Damascus, Virginia

A 35-mile former railway trail, usually ridden downhill from Whitetop to Damascus.

Price
Bike rental and shuttle fees
Booking
Best to book
Time to allow
4 hours
Virginia Creeper Trail
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Shuttle services run bikes up to Whitetop, and you coast 17 miles downhill. The trail crosses trestles and runs through national forest.

Good to know

  • Rent bikes in Damascus
Best time
Spring or fall
Open
All year
Getting there
Town of Damascus
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.

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