www.vacreepertrail.us
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The Virginia Creeper Trail is closed from Whitetop to Damascus. In September 2024 Hurricane Helene washed out 18 trestles and destroyed both the trail and road in large areas between Damascus and Whitetop. The trail between Abingdon and Damascus is open. There is no reopening date for the closed section. This website was first created in 2004 but was taken offline a few years ago because it was outdated. Now it is being revived for two reasons: first is the destruction of half of the trail and the enormous tasks facing the area to rebuild: second, there is content here on the history of the Creeper that may be of interest to people who want a more in-depth understanding of how this remarkable rail trail, one of the best in the country, came to be. This website will not cover lodgings, bike shops, restaurants and things to do in the area. Many other sites do that. But if you enjoy the history of our area and of the Creeper Trail, welcome aboard. |
History 2009 Interview with Dr. French Moore Al Bradley's article on the founders of the Virginia Creeper Trail Article from the 1965 Washington County News Opposition to the Virginia Creeper Trail Building the Virginia Creeper Trail Mike Smith's 1977 Ride on the Creeper Trail Information Photos of all the Trestles and Bridges (Before Hurricane Helene) Informational Signs on the Creeper Trail Trestle and Bridge Specifications (Before Hurricane Helene) Some Facts About the Creeper Trail What's Up With Two Mile Markers with the Same Number? Kayaking Along the Creeper Trail The Creeper in full steam mode in the 1950s Contact Richard Smith, webmaster, through the Facebook group
"Fans of the Virginia Creeper Trail."
The Creeper passing Green Cove in 1977 - Mike Smith photo.
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