Virginia Creeper Trail

The Virginia Creeper Trail is a 34-mile long National Recreation Trail from Abingdon to Whitetop Station in southwest Virginia.  Formerly a railroad line through the mountains, the multi-use trail has become a premier destination for hiking, biking and horseback riding.  The western portion of the trail, between Abingdon and Damascus, is managed by the two towns.  From Damascus to the Whitetop Station, the trail runs through Mount Rogers National Recreation Area and is managed by Jefferson National Forest.  Outfitters in Damascus and Abingdon provide bike rentals and shuttle service.

Points of Interest:

Whitetop Laurel Falls:

Whitetop Laurel Falls is a small waterfall along the trail a few miles east of Damascus.

Blog Entries:

07-Apr-2023: Virginia Creeper Trail in the Rain

External Links:

Virginia Creeper Trail Conservancy website: https://www.vacreepertrail.org/

US Forest Service website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/gwj/recarea/?recid=74003