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Posted: 4/15/2023 8:09:15 PM EDT
Anybody bike down the Virginia Creeper Trail?

Is it worth it?  More specifically, is it good for kids?

Thanks
Link Posted: 4/16/2023 6:02:03 PM EDT
[#1]
It’s absolutely beautiful regardless of where you start.

It is kid friendly provided you keep the length of your ride appropriate for their age/endurance level.
The gentle grade for most of its length can fool you into going further than you planned on going.
Link Posted: 4/17/2023 7:14:25 AM EDT
[#2]
With kids I’d stick to the first half and stop , the second half is looong and flat.
Link Posted: 4/17/2023 10:39:07 AM EDT
[#3]
For those of us not familiar:

https://www.vacreepertrail.org/

Looks cool!
Link Posted: 4/18/2023 4:12:53 PM EDT
[#4]
I've done the whole Creeper Trail many times and recommend it.

One thing, though: I think the rates charged for a shuttle are nuts. $25 per person for a 20 minute ride from Damascus up to White Top station is too much. Used to be $13 not too long ago.
Link Posted: 4/18/2023 8:36:53 PM EDT
[#5]
If you are out that way and enjoy hiking hit Grayson Highlands State park
Link Posted: 4/19/2023 12:06:30 AM EDT
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For those of us not familiar:

https://www.vacreepertrail.org/

Looks cool!
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Neat, thanks!



Link Posted: 5/3/2023 6:24:34 AM EDT
[#7]
I rode the trail from Abingdon to Whitetop and back on my first ride.

Only issues were dodging the rental crowds barreling down the hill.

The next time I took the shuttle and to the top and biked back to Abingdon.  

Top section was a bit rocky. Carry a few tubes. I flatten both trips.
Link Posted: 5/3/2023 9:00:37 AM EDT
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I rode the trail from Abingdon to Whitetop and back on my first ride.

Only issues were dodging the rental crowds barreling down the hill.

The next time I took the shuttle and to the top and biked back to Abingdon.  

Top section was a bit rocky. Carry a few tubes. I flatten both trips.
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I've done Damascus up to White Top and back, and you're right, avoiding the folks flying down the mountain is exciting.

That's why I prefer the Damascus to Abingdon section. Hardly anyone rides it.
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