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Hit the Trails Responsibly Tips for the trail – All trails lead to Damascus, Virginia! We have hundreds of miles of trails for you to explore right in our backyard. At the edge of town, Mount Rogers National Recreation Area stretches as far as the eye can see, across the highest peaks in the state, over mountain balds…

Trail Updates Around Damascus Get the latest trail updates for alerts and trail conditions around Damascus, Virginia. Know before you go. This is Trail Town USA. Several major trails pass through the heart of Damascus, including the Appalachian Trail and Virginia Creeper Trail. From Damascus, access multi-use trails and motorized routes in Mount Rogers National…

From Abingdon to Damascus, Virginia A Trail of Two Cities: What could be better than famous trails and friendly small towns? Check out the Blue Ridge Outdoors 2022 Top Adventure Town winners Abingdon and Damascus, Virginia for some of the best trails in the Southeast, and stay for the southern charm.  The Virginia Creeper Trail A rail-trail that…

More than a Quick Stop Let’s take a road trip to Trail Town USA! Just a few miles off I-81, Damascus, Virginia is a hidden gem for road trippers seeking a family-friendly, affordable getaway. It’s even become a surprising spring break stopover for travelers from the Great Lakes and Canada en route to the coast.…

Go outside and play — Damascus is a small town in Southwest Virginia with a big claim to fame as Trail Town USA and the heart of the Virginia Creeper Trail. As the Friendliest Town on the Trail, it welcomes adventurers hiking the Appalachian Trail or exploring Virginia’s highest peaks.

Adventure in Damascus, Va Find your way to adventure in Damascus, Virginia. There is an adventure for everyone here, from family-friendly biking on the Virginia Creeper Trail to hiking the highest peaks in the state, and everything in between.  Also known as Trail Town USA, the Appalachian Trail enters the state of Virginia just a few miles…