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{{Trail
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|Banner Image=File:Virginia Creeper Trestle 12.jpg
{{Infobox Trail
|City=Damascus
                    | Image Name = placeholder.JPG
|Trail Marking=None
                    | City = Abingdon/Damascus/White Top
|Trail Use=Hiking, Biking
                    | State = Virginia
|Difficulty Rating=Medium
                    | Trail Use = {{Hike}} {{Biking}} {{Dogs}}
|Hike Time=2 hrs
                    | Difficulty Rating = Easy to Medium
|Trail Distance=34.67 mi
                    | Hike Time = *
|Round Trip Distance=34.67 mi
                    | Distance = 8
|Trail Type=Segment
                    | Elevation Gain = ~1400
|High Point=3,597 ft
                    | High Point = 3520
|Low Point=1,729 ft
                    | Latitude = N36°12.300
|Elevation Gain=694 ft
                    | Longitude = W82°21.400
|Elevation Loss=2,213 ft
                    | Medical = Erwin, TN
|Elevation Change Direction=East-to-West
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|Parking location=36.63427, -81.78257
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|Trailhead location=36.63427, -81.78257
<googlemap lat="36.217133" lon="-82.370338"  zoom="9" width="270" type="map" height="180" selector="no" controls="small">
36.205,-82.35667,Pinnacle Mountain Fire Tower
</googlemap>
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}}
{{Trail Map}}
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== Trail Overview ==
== Trail Overview ==
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The Virginia Creeper Trail (VCT) is an excellent Rails-to-Trails conversion features forested path with 47 wooden trestles and bridges over creeks and rivers.  Extremely popular bicycling ride.
Excellent Rails-to-Trails conversion features forested path with many wooden trestles over creeks and rivers.  Extremely popular bicycling ride.


== How to get there ==
== How to get there ==
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The [http://www.vacreepertrail.org/maps VCTC website] provides car GPS addresses for the trail access points:
In Abingdon, go to <br>
*Abingdon Trailhead- 300 Green Spring Road, Abingdon, VA 24210
The trail runs right through Damascus.<br>
*Watauga Trailhead- 24350 Watauga Road, Abingdon, VA 24211
White Top is reached
*Alvarado Station- 21198 Alvarado Road, Abingdon, VA 24211
 
*Damascus Town Park- 301 S Beaver Dam Ave, Damascus, VA 24236
*Straight Branch Trailhead- Near 25738 Jeb Stuart Highway, Jefferson National Forest Damascus, VA 24236
*Taylors Valley Trailhead- 23530 Taylor Valley Road, Jefferson National Forest, Damascus, VA 24236
*Creek Junction Trailhead- 21285 Creek Junction Road, Jefferson National Forest, Damascus, VA 24236
*Green Cove Station- Green Cove Community Center, 41221 County Road 600, Jefferson National Forest, Damascus, VA 24236
*Whitetop Station- Whitetop Gap Road, Whitetop, VA 24292 (Note: this is NOT Whitetop Mountain but the community of Whitetop, VA)


== Route Description==
== Route Description==
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The route is obvious due to its former railroad bed and well-worn path.  There are two sets of mile markers - one for the former railroad, the other from Abingdon.  The VCTC is also installing numbers on the trestles for more guidance and to aid emergency responders.
The route is obvious due to its former railroad bed and well-worn path.  There are two sets of mile markers - one for the former railroad, the other from Abingdon.
 
Out and back trips can be taken from any of the access points or shuttle can be arranged.  Popular routes are taking a shuttle to Whitetop and riding 17 miles back down to Damascus or starting at Abingdon over to Damascus and back.  


== Typical Conditions ==
== Typical Conditions ==
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Wide gravel trail with wooden trestles from former railroad.  Well maintained due to its high use.
Wide gravel trail with wooden trestles from former railroad.


==Fees, Permits, etc. ==
==Fees, Permits, etc. ==
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The VCT is free to walk/ride.  If you have your own bike and just need a shuttle (leaving between 8AM and 3PM), it's typically $14. Rental a bike for $15-18 (4 hours) or $20-21 (all day), and then the shuttle is around $10. Ride down from Whitetop to Damascus is considered half day, while all the way to Abingdon is full day.
The trail is free to walk/ride.  If you want one of the bike firms to haul you to the top, it's $10.
 
== Misc. Information ==
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The following bike shops are available in Damascus:
*[http://www.jcsoutdoors.com/# JC's Outdoors]
*[http://www.adventuredamascus.com/?gclid=CIyo6M-_pqsCFYTs7QodJ0Fc2A Adventure Damascus Bicycles]
*[http://www.thebikestation.net/index.html The Bike Station] (warning: annoying cursor tail on website.)
*[http://www.blueblazebikeandshuttle.com/ Blue Blaze Bike Rental] (warning: annoying cursor tail on website.)
*Creeper Trail Bike Rental


And in Abingdon:
== Maps ==
*[http://www.vacreepertrailbikeshop.com/ Virginia Creeper Trail Bike]
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<googlemap version="0.9" lat="36.6342" lon="-81.782570" type="terrain" zoom="11" width="725" scale="yes" icons="http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/marker{label}.png">
http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/Virginia_Creeper_Trail.kml


== Misc. Information ==
(G) 36.706413,-81.971313
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Abingdon Trailhead
The trail is managed by the Virginia Creeper Trail Club. [http://www.vacreepertrail.org/ website]
(G) 36.634266,-81.782570
Damascus
(G) 36.599613,-81.624985
White Top Trailhead
</googlemap>


== Photos ==
== Photos ==
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{{Map Marker
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|Icon Type=Trail sign
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|Marker Title=Abingdon Trailhead
Image:placeholder.jpg
|Marker Description=[[Image:Virginia_Creeper_Trail_-_Abingdon_Trailhead.jpg|150px]]
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|Marker Location=36.70925,-81.971633
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}}
 
{{Map Marker
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|Icon Type=Trail sign
[[Category:Virginia]] [[Category:Easy]] [[Category:Hiking]] [[Category:Biking]] [[Category:Dog Friendly]]
|Marker Title=Watauga Trailhead
|Marker Location=36.6780,-81.9351
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Point of interest
|Marker Title=Damascus
|Marker Location=36.634266,-81.782570
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Trail sign
|Marker Title=Whitetop Trailhead
|Marker Location=36.599613,-81.624985
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Parking
|Marker Title=Alvarado Station
|Marker Description=[[Image:Virginia Creeper Trail - Alvarado Station.jpg|150px]]
|Marker Location=36.6504,-81.8865
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Trail bridge
|Marker Title=Trestle #12 over Holston River South and Middle Forks
|Marker Description=[[Image:Virginia Creeper Trestle 12.jpg|150px]]
|Marker Location=36.65458, -81.90332
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Parking
|Marker Title=Green Cove Station
|Marker Description=[[Image:VCT - Green Cove station.JPG|150px]]
|Marker Location=36.61923, -81.64457
}}
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