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7.3 miles
Distance
117 ft
Climb
-848 ft
Descent
01:00:29
Avg time
-731 ft
Altitude change
2,761 ft
Altitude min
3,576 ft
Altitude max
3,493 ft
Altitude start
2,762 ft
Altitude end
-1.9%
Grade
-38.2%
Grade max
16.2%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
2,014 ft
Distance flat
01:00:29
Avg time
Virginia Creeper Trail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Adaptive Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Snowshoe
- Nordic Ski
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Riding AreaDamascus
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity5 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Global Ranking#38870 in Mountain Biking
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Trail TypeGravel Path
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
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DirectionBoth Directions[+]
- Both Directions for Gravel Biking
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
A destination for visitors from across the US and a cherished asset for local residents, the Virginia Creeper Trail is best known as a biking trail, but in reality, the VCT is a multi-use trail with opportunities to bike, walk, run, fish, horseback ride, people watch, cross country ski and geocache, along with chances to observe and learn about the native fauna and flora, as well as the fascinating historical and economic role the railroad played in southwest Virginia.
source: Virginia Creeper Trail Website
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Directions to virginia-creeper-trail trailhead
(36.587300, -81.617510)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia Creeper Trail
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Where is Virginia Creeper Trail located?
Virginia Creeper Trail is located in Damascus, Virginia, United States. It is part of the Damascus trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.5873, -81.61751.
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What is the elevation gain for Virginia Creeper Trail?
Virginia Creeper Trail has 117 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 848 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,761 ft to 3,576 ft.
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Is Virginia Creeper Trail a point to point trail?
Virginia Creeper Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is gravel path.
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How long is Virginia Creeper Trail?
Virginia Creeper Trail is 7.3 miles long. The trail type is gravel path.
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