Outdoors & Hiking · Full day
Virginia Creeper Trail Day Trip
Bike shuttle, Creeper ride, Damascus lunch, and Abingdon evening.
Route & timing
About 6h 15m on-site plus ~5 min driving — fits a full day plan if you keep stops moving.
- Drive ~5 min (0.1 mi) — Abingdon Historic District → Abingdon
Tip: Times are suggestions — check today's events and attraction hours before you go. Rainy day? Swap outdoor stops for museums and indoor picks.
8:00 AM
Shuttle & bike rental
Damascus Bicycle Outfitters or Creeper Trail Bike Shop — book ahead on busy weekends.
9:00 AM
Creeper Trail ride
Downhill from Whitetop or a shorter out-and-back — 34 miles of rail-trail glory.
1:00 PM
Damascus trail-town lunch
Refuel in the AT gateway town before the afternoon leg.
3:30 PM
Abingdon historic district
Shops, Barter Theatre marquee, and the Spirit Trail walk.
6:00 PM
Barter or Cultural Center dinner
Catch a show or eat near the Southwest Virginia Cultural Center.