Where does the Creeper trail start in Abingdon?

The 34-mile multi-use trail begins in Abingdon, a popular access point at Mile 0, and then carries on through rolling farmland to Damascus at Mile 15.5. From there, the Virginia Creeper winds up to its highest point at Whitetop Station, offering plenty of amenities and activities along the way.

How difficult is the Virginia Creeper Trail?

It is fairly easy until you get to the next to the last Station. from there to whitetop (3 miles) is fairly steep. Keep in mind this was a railroad grade. If it was too steep, the train would slide back down the hill on the rails.

How long does it take to ride the Virginia Creeper Trail?

2 1/2 to 3 hours
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE? From 2 1/2 to 3 hours depending on how leisurely you want to be about it. We suggest that you take your time because there are many beautiful places to stop and “take it all in”.

Is the Virginia Creeper Trail open now?

Is the Virginia Creeper Trail open? Yes. The trail and all access points are open. In compliance with the CDC’s guidelines, all trail users should maintain physical distancing, including maintaining at least six feet distance between individuals and others who are not in the same party.

What is the best part of the Virginia Creeper Trail?

The best section of this trail is from White Top mountain to Damascus Virginia, so just stay in Damascus and take a few rides from there. Get a shuttle to White Top stop for lunch, swimming or fishing in the creek. Later on, or even same day, you can ride from your vacation house to the Abingdon winery.

How long is Creeper Trail?

34.3-mile
The Virginia Creeper National Recreation Trail is a 34.3-mile rail-to-recreation trail, traversing through two counties from Abingdon, Virginia, through Damascus, and ending just past Whitetop Station in the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, at the Virginia-North Carolina border.

Is the Creeper Trail easy?

The Virginia Creeper Trail is a spectacular ride from White Top Mountain to Damascus (17 Miles down hill) and then on to Abingdon, Virginia (another easy 17 miles). This is an easy ride for all ages with spectacular mountain streams.

What is the grade on the Virginia Creeper Trail?

At the trail’s lowest point, where it crosses South Holston Lake on a huge curving trestle, it is 2,000 feet above sea level, but, by the time it reaches Whitetop Community, it has ascended 1,600 feet, some of it at nearly 7 percent grade! The trail began as a Native American footpath.

Is the Creeper trail easy?

How long does it take to ride the Virginia Creeper Trail from Whitetop to Damascus?

2 to 3 hours
The Whitetop-to-Damascus portion of the trail is by far the most popular for cyclists. Most of it runs through U.S. Forest Service land, and the downhill grade makes it an easy ride for all riders. It takes 2 to 3 hours to go from Whitetop to Damascus, without rushing and allowing for stops along the way.

When did the Virginia Creeper Trail open?

In the mid-summer of 1989, repairs and construction from Abingdon to Whitetop Station were finally complete and, following the winding, breathtaking path to the upper reaches of the second highest mountain in the Commonwealth, the Virginia Creeper Trail was opened.

Are bathrooms open on the Virginia Creeper Trail?

For the protection of trail users and employees with limited personal protection equipment (PPE), all restroom facilities, visitor and welcome centers and certain picnic shelters are closed.

Where does the Virginia Creeper Trail start and end?

Welcome to the Virginia Creeper Trail. The Virginia Creeper National Recreation Trail is a 34.3-mile rail-to-recreation trail, traversing through two counties from Abingdon, Virginia, through Damascus, and ending just past Whitetop Station in the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, at the Virginia-North Carolina border.

Where to rent a bike on the Virginia Creeper Trail?

Virginia Creeper Trail Bike Shop and Shuttle Service is the only bike rental and shuttle service operator conveniently located near the head of the Virginia Creeper Trail. We are family-owned and operated with over 18 years of experience of providing bicycle rentals and shuttle service for the Virginia Creeper Trail.

When was the Virginia Creeper Trail inducted into the Hall of Fame?

Railroad historians search for date spikes and relics from the days when the trail was a working line that hauled people and timber from deep in the southwest Virginia mountains. In 2014, the Virginia Creeper Trail was inducted in to the Rail-to-Trail Hall of Fame. This national honor has only been given to 27 trails.

Where is the highest point on the Creeper Trail?

From there, the Virginia Creeper winds up to its highest point at Whitetop Station, offering plenty of amenities and activities along the way. The gentle grade and easy access points make the Creeper Trail fun for all members of the family, young and old.