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    • NEW! Trout Days (April & September)
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Bike Outfitters & Shuttles in Damascus

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Notice on Hurricane Helene Impacts:
The Virginia Creeper Trail is NOW OPEN, from the Start to the Heart, Abingdon to Damascus, about 17 miles. Let’s reverse the ride! Bike outfitters are providing shuttle services for the Abingdon to Damascus section while the assessment and restoration of the upper half of the trail continues. 

NEW! The Virginia Creeper Trail from Abingdon to Damascus is now open to E-Bikes as well, as of December 2024.

​The upper half of the Virginia Creeper Trail remains closed under US Forest Service Order from Whitetop Station to Damascus; there is no access to the Virginia Creeper Trail past Damascus at this time due to impacts from Hurricane Helene in fall 2024.

A fan favorite, the Virginia Creeper Trail is one of the most famous biking trails in the United States and was inducted into the Rail-Trail Hall of Fame in 2014. The trail is family-friendly and great for beginners. The Virginia Creeper Trail stretches 34 miles from Whitetop Station to the Abingdon terminus, passing through downtown Damascus along the way. We have several local bike outfitters in Damascus ready to help you plan your perfect trip on the Virginia Creeper Trail:

The Virginia Creeper Trail from Whitetop Station back to Damascus is by far the most popular section for biking. The trail flows downhill on a relaxed railroad grade for 17 scenic miles through national forest along Whitetop Laurel Creek. Stop by the historic Whitetop and Green Cove Stations, grab some food in Taylor's Valley, and end your ride back in Damascus for the evening.

To take the path less traveled (or if you just can't get enough!), book a shuttle to Abingdon and ride back 17 miles to Damascus through rolling hills and farmland. 

If you're up for the challenge, bike up from Damascus in either direction (the trail is bowl-shaped!) and enjoy the reward of cruising downhill back to town. It's 34 miles round-trip to either terminus, whether you head toward Abingdon or Whitetop Station.

How long does the trail take? Generally, the ride from Whitetop or Abingdon back to Damascus takes 2-4 hours, depending on your group's pace. Be sure to take enough time to stop along your ride for food, scenery, and historical sites.

​When is the best time to visit the Virginia Creeper Trail? Anytime! The trail is open and shuttles are available year-round! Fall weekends are the most popular; be sure to book your rental and shuttle early.
More about the Virginia Creeper Trail

​Stop and stay awhile! Drop by the Damascus Trail Center for area maps, must-do activities, and local advice. Walk around downtown and shop for new outdoor gear and handcrafted goods, find indoor + outdoor seating at most restaurants, enjoy live music downtown on most weekends, grab a drink or a hand-dipped ice cream, and more. Take the time to explore all that Damascus has to offer.

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Adventure Damascus Bicycles
331 Douglas Dr
Damascus, VA 24236
​​888-595-2453
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Email Adventure Damascus
Open Year Round
Sales, Service, Rentals, Shuttle

Adventure Damascus website

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Bicycle Junction
425 Douglas Dr
Damascus, VA 24236
276-475-5727
Email Bicycle Junction

Open Year Round
Sales, Service, Rentals, Shuttle

Bicycle Junction website

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The Bike Station
​401 East Third Street
Damascus, VA 24236
(866) 475-3629
Email The Bike Station

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​​Rentals, Shuttle Service
The Bike Station website

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Blue Blaze Bike & Shuttle Service
226 W. Laurel Avenue
Damascus, VA 24236
(800) 475-5095 or 276-475-5095
Email Blue Blaze
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Rentals, Shuttle Service
Blue Blaze website

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Shuttle Shack
112 Douglas Drive
Damascus, VA 24236
​855-259-6567 or 276-475-3773
Email Shuttle Shack

Rentals, Shuttle Service
Shuttle Shack website

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Sundog Outfitter
​331 Douglas Drive
Damascus, VA 24236
866-515-3441
​Email Sundog Outfitter
​​Open Year Round
Sales, Service, Rentals, Shuttle

Sundog Outfitter website

More Bike Outfitters in Damascus

  • Creeper Trail Bike Rental
  • Damascus Bike Rentals

​All of the Bike Outfitters and Shuttles listed above operate under commercial-use permits with the US Forest Service for the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area of the George Washington & Jefferson National Forests.
Learn more about Event and Commercial Permits for the National Forest.
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ADDRESS

​P.O. Box 576
208 West Laurel Avenue
Damascus, VA 24236

EMAIL

info (at) damascus.org

PHONE

(276) 475-3831
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Looking for taxes, services, or government information? Go to Damascus.org.
  • Home
  • Get Outside
    • Hit the Trails Responsibly
    • Local Highlights
    • Virginia Creeper Trail
    • Appalachian Trail (AT) & Hiker Info
    • Mount Rogers National Recreation Area
    • Fishing Trail
    • Virginia Highlands Horse Trail
    • Motor Routes
  • Go Downtown
    • Map of Downtown
    • Damascus Trail Center
    • Activities >
      • Art Trail
      • Coolest Pool on the Trail
      • History Tour
      • Passport to Damascus
      • Town Parks
    • Dining & Drinks
    • Shopping
    • Bike Outfitters & Shuttles
    • More Goods & Services
    • Damascus Business Group
    • Live in Damascus >
      • Real Estate
      • Damascus Library
      • Schools
      • Healthcare
      • Religious Organizations
  • Stay Awhile
    • Bed & Breakfasts
    • Campgrounds & RV Parks
    • Inns, Hotels, Lodges & Hostels
    • Vacation Rentals
  • Find Events
    • Events Calendar
    • Appalachian Trail Days Festival (May) >
      • Event Info
      • Sponsors & Vendors
      • Trail Days Merch
      • Trail Days Schedule
      • Music Lineup
      • Programs & Presentations
      • T-Shirt Design Contest
    • NEW! Trout Days (April & September)
    • NEW! DAM 200 Adventure Moto (June)
    • Damascus Farmers Market (May to October)
    • Independence Day Celebration (July)
    • A Trail Town Christmas (December)
  • Parking
  • Media