Kalkoen Cabin

03/28/2025

Our cabin is not far from the ponies!

10/25/2024

10/10/2024

10/10/2024

We are pleased to announce the Virginia Creeper Trail is NOW OPEN, from the Start to the Heart, Abingdon to Damascus.

Let’s reverse the ride! Bike outfitters are providing shuttle services for the Abingdon to Damascus section while the assessment and restoration of the upper trail continues. The Virginia Creeper Trail remains closed under US Forest Service from Whitetop Station to Damascus; there is no access to the Virginia Creeper Trail past Damascus at this time.

Bike through the valleys and rolling hills along the South Fork of the Holston River. The trail between Abingdon and Damascus is a gentle downhill grade suitable for beginners and families. Virginia's finest rail-trail, the Virginia Creeper National Recreation Trail, occupies the bed of what was once a rugged mountain railroad connecting the two towns. At its lowest elevation, the trail crosses South Holston Lake on a huge curving trestle.

Parking is available at the Abingdon trailhead, Watauga, Alvarado Station, and the Damascus Town Park. Please avoid using any of the blocked off street parking in downtown Damascus temporarily while recovery efforts are ongoing. Bathrooms are available across from Trestle 1 at the Abingdon trailhead, Alvarado Station, and in Damascus near the caboose.

For over 100 years the Virginia Creeper has been a vital connection between our communities. We are open for business and our trail communities need your continued support. Find lodging, restaurants, and shopping in both Abingdon and Damascus.

We are resilient.
We are rebuilding.
We are OPEN.

The Town of Abingdon and The Town of Damascus welcome you to Southwest Virginia!

07/19/2024

Exciting News! Our biggest fundraiser of the year for the Smyth County Imagination Library is just around the corner on August 10. Join us for the Great Rubber Duck Race, where we’ll release 1,000 ducks into the river! The lucky duck that crosses the finish line first will win a $500 prize, with additional cash prizes for other winners. Don’t miss out—buy your Duck Race ticket today and support the Imagination Library of Smyth County! You can purchase tickets online by scanning the code below or see Sarah, Shannon, or Bailey to purchase your tickets in person!