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Virginia Creeper Trail

1,019 Reviews

#1 of 9 things to do in Damascus

Outdoor Activities, Nature & Parks, Hiking Trails

300 Green Spring Rd, Damascus, VA 24210-3236

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“Love this trail”

Rode up from Damascus to Whitetop 17 miles, met up with friends that took the bus up and then we... read more

Reviewed 3 days ago

city2south

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

via mobile

“What a Wonderful Ride”

17 mile bike ride with minimum pedaling downhill with awesome scenery. You can continue 17 more... read more

Reviewed 1 week ago

John P

Mint Hill, North Carolina

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A bike trail challenging to both beginners and experts.

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300 Green Spring Rd, Damascus, VA 24210-3236

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+1 800-628-7202

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city2south

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

135

Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile

Love this trail

Rode up from Damascus to Whitetop 17 miles, met up with friends that took the bus up and then we all road down together. We stopped along the way and train stations turned into gift shops. Had yummy lunch at the creeper trail cafe. Enjoyed...More

Date of experience: September 2019

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John P

Mint Hill, North Carolina

14728

Reviewed 1 week ago

What a Wonderful Ride

17 mile bike ride with minimum pedaling downhill with awesome scenery. You can continue 17 more miles to Abingdon for an even longer ride.

Date of experience: August 2019

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Michelle V

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Birthday vacation

Had a great time. Such beauty all around you that you must occasionally stop and soak it in. The trail is so easy that anyone can do it. You are down hill the entire way. I would say the last 3 miles of the total...More

Date of experience: September 2019

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Audrey44855

Israel

2615

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Fun and easy

Hadn't been on a bike in years but the guys at junction cycle out me at ease and they were right. Easy enjoyable and flat! Enjoyed a cruiser bike with for brakes... They called it the Cadillac. Was the perfect choice. The museum at the...More

Date of experience: September 2019

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Bobby M

Reviewed 1 week ago

Fun family bike riding place

The Creeper Trail is a fun, pleasant outdoor experience riding a bike trail down a mountain under scenic mountain tress and beside a soothing mountain stream. It is suitable for families, kids and seniors, like us. We've done the trail several times with friends, always...More

Date of experience: August 2019

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BernadineS446

Abingdon, Virginia

184

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Great nature experience

The Virginia Creeper Trail offers a great outdoor experience to people of all ages and biking experience. Bikers or hikers may choose the section of trail best matching the level of fitness of the person or group. Even a short walk to sit on a...More

Date of experience: August 2019

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Randall W

Bristol

26275

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Now I've Done It!

What a magnificent adventure it was to ride the Creeper Trail. Located on the site of an old narrow gauge railroad used to haul timber from Whitetop Moutain down to Abingdon, the trail has been transformed for bikers, walkers, and just plain admirers. Bicycles can...More

Date of experience: August 2019

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Jujuba2015

Wilmington, North Carolina

124

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Almost heaven!

What can I say? I just did my 7th ride last month, and every time is a great experience. The trail has improved so much last 10 or so years. In the beginning I would not dare to go without a helmet but now the...More

Date of experience: August 2019

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Suzanne V

Raleigh, North Carolina

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Fantastic! Beautiful ride. Please wear a helmet!

Great ride in beautiful stream-side woods. From White Top to Damascus (17 miles) it is easy downhill. While it does not need a ton of athletic stamina, one does need to be comfortable riding uneven surfaces. Kids (and adults) need to be able to control...More

Date of experience: September 2019

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znflux

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

It was fun

I'd never been on a bike ride like this, mostly downhill. Not crazy downhill but a nice leisurely and fun ride. The gravel road can get bumpy but not too bad. The views are amazing. Plenty of bathroom stops along the way. The lunch stop...More

Date of experience: August 2019

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GrandTour287390

When is the best time to go on the trail to see the autumn leaves?

September 9, 2019|

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I'm not from the area so I don't know. You could check with local weather stations or tourism bureau. It probably varies slightly due to weather and temperatures which effect the quality of fall foliage.