WHAT IS THE SURFACE OF THE VIRGINIA CREEPER TRAIL LIKE?

Crushed limestone and cinders left over from the train days. Firm in most places on the Whitetop to Damascus end, some rocky places on the Abingdon to Damascus end.

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO BIKE THE VA CREEPER TRAIL?

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".

HOW FAR IS THE RIDE DOWNHILL FROMWHITETOP TO DAMASCUS?

The downhill section between Whitetop Station and our shop in Damascus is 17 miles.

WHAT IS THE ELEVATION OF THE TRAIL?

The typical shuttle ride will drop you off at Whitetop Station (3576' elevation) and you will downhill 17 miles downhill to Damascus (1952') then on to Alvarado (1900'), half the way between Abingdon and Damascus, then up to Abingdon (2087').

HOW LONG IS THE VIRGINIA CREEPER TRAIL?

The trail travels 34 miles from Whitetop Station downhill through Damascus (the halfway point) and back up to Abingdon.

WHERE SHOULD I START THE VA CREEPER TRAIL?

The most common entry point Damascus. Visitors plan to drive to Damascus to begin their day. Spend the night and walk to the shop to take the shuttle to the top of the trail, Whitetop Station, and ride downhill, an easy 17-mile ride down to Damascus.

Hurricane Helene Storm Damage

Unfortunately, due to the devastating impacts of Hurricane Helene to our beloved community and the Virginia Creeper Trail, we are temporarily closed.

At this time (10/2/24) – all upcoming reservations have been canceled until further notice. We look forward to reopening our doors once the trail has been restored and is safe to ride.

Adventure Damascus, Virginia

Do it in Damascus

Bike Rentals on Virginia Creeper Trail

Our shop has the best bike rental and shuttle service on the trail!

Bike Shop and Outfitter

Get geared up for the trails. We've got your gear! Gear, clothing, footwear, bike repairs, etc.

Maps and Trail Info

Appalachian Trail and Virginia Creeper Trail Maps. We have hundreds of miles of trails.

Come Bike the Virginia Creeper Trail

We make it easy...

Adventure Damascus Bicycles, located in the Heart of the Creeper Trail, is the best Virginia Creeper Trail bike rental and shuttle service provider on the trail. We have been providing daily shuttle and bike rental service for the Virginia Creeper Trail since 1998. Our town, Damascus, with more than 7 national, regional, and local trails crossing in our parking lot, is great for mountain biking, hiking, trout fishing, kayaking, bird watching, relaxing, and rejuvenating the soul.

The Va Creeper Trail, which is centered around the small town of Damascus, Virginia, is a 34-mile multi-use rail trail, located in the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area of Southwest Virginia. The VCT is one of the most popular rails-to-trails trails in the US. Made famous for its 17 mile Downhill Ride to Damascus. Bike riders arrive in Damascus to take a shuttle ride from our shop to the top of the trail (to our east) at Whitetop Station and enjoy the scenic and casual ride downhill to Damascus.

Our shop can help you with bike rental and shuttle as well as giving you insights to Damascus and the entire Virginia Creeper region.

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Adventure Damascus Opening Hours

Sunday 8.30 - 6.00
Monday 8.30 - 6.00
Tuesday 8.30 - 6.00
Wednesday 8.30 - 6.00
Thursday 8.30 - 6.00
Friday 8.30 - 6.00
Saturday 8.30 - 6.00

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Address
331 Douglas Dr., Damascus, VA 24236
Phone
888.595.2453

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Adventure Damascus Bicycles, the first full-service bicycle shop with rentals & shuttle service on the Va Creeper Trail, has been the go to service since 1998. Whether you want to ride the now famous 17 mile downhill ride from Whitetop Station to our front door or continue the ride to historic Abingdon, we can arrange a trip to suit your needs.

Hurricane Helene Storm Damage

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