How To Ride the Va Creeper Trail 

The Virginia Creeper Trail Region, which covers the small picturesque communities of Damascus, Abingdon, Whitetop, Konnarock, Green Cove, Taylors Valley, and Alvarado, has many wonderful attractions to offer and has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in the East. The area, settled over 200 years ago by very adventurous folks, is still the perfect playground for anyone with an adventurous spirit. 

The Virginia Creeper Trail is possibly the easiest, prettiest mountain bike ride you will ever encounter. The Va Creeper Trail, which is actually the "retired" railway corridor of the Virginia - Carolina Railroad, has a gently descending grade and well-groomed surface, lending itself perfectly to downhill adventures, the Virginia Creeper Trail is an attractive mountain-bike ride for cyclists of diverse abilities. Most folks prefer to drive to Damascus (the "Heart of the Creeper") and shuttle to Whitetop Station the highest point on the trail to begin their 17 mile descent to Damascus.  The eastern section travels downhill through the Jefferson National Forest in the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area and along the Whitetop Laurel Creek (bring your fishing pole).

Folks also enjoy shuttling to Abingdon and riding the 17 mile section of trail to Damascus.  The western section descends slightly to Alvarado and then continues to Damascus.

We offer regularly scheduled bicycle shuttle service for families, individuals, and groups to the top of the Creeper Trail (and many points along the way). Just give us a call or e-mail us and we'll take care of everything. Bring your camera because you won't want to miss anything! Read what Outside Magazine, National Geographic Adventure, Bike Magazine, Washington Post, New York Times, and  Cooperative Living Magazine are saying about us.

Relax and enjoy your visit!