Debris and downed trees left by Hurricane Helene will be cleared from part of the Virginia Creeper Trail starting Wednesday.

the Virginia Creeper runs along a former railroad right of way and also is popular among hikers, runners, horseback riders and cross-country skiers. The trail runs from Abingdon to Whitetop ...

In 2024, Hurricane Helene damaged some sections of these trails, including the now-closed stretch between Whitetop Station and Damascus on the Virginia Creeper Trail. Always check for trail ...

The No. 18 trestle on the Virginia Creeper Trail was knocked off its foundation by floodwaters and came to rest against the Whitetop Laurel Creek bank. Photo by Ben Earp/Ben Earp Photography. Virginia ...

The Virginia Creeper Trail in Southwest Virginia has been a solid success for tourists and local residents who use the trail, businesses who benefit commercially and even property owners.

But Hurricane Helene slammed the popular 18-mile section from Damascus to Whitetop ... the Creeper trail was wiped out,” Warner said. “They need it to come back.” At a Virginia Department ...

DAMASCUS, Va. — Eighteen of the 34 miles of Virginia Creeper Trail are still closed after Hurricane Helene damaged several parts along the extensive path, but thanks to a group effort by several ...

The Creeper Trail, located in Southwestern Virginia, is a 34-mile rail trail stretching from Abingdon to Whitetop. Every fall, thousands of visitors eager to view the fall foliage visit the site.

The Virginia Creeper Trail has been on ... the steep banks on either side of the wide winding trail. The trail tuns along Whitetop Laurel Creek and crosses it again and again, with nearly wooden ...

The Virginia Creeper Trail is a rails to trails thing of beauty ... (bright piano music) - Most of the trail runs beside the Whitetop Laurel river, which adds another layer of beauty to the ...