The Virginia Creeper Trail

New The Virginia Creeper Trail merch! 🚴

Freshly stocked for spring, this brand-new hat design is now available at Alvarado Station along the VCT, the Virginia Creeper Welcome Center at the Abingdon trailhead, and the Abingdon Visitor Center on Main Street.

The design is embroidered on a high-quality, six-color woven patch and offered on two premium hat styles: a Richardson Five-Panel Umpqua Rope Snapback in beige and an AS Colour 100% Cotton Five-Panel Cap in brown.

Created by local designer Hank Collie, the artwork reflects everything we love about the trail, from rolling hills and mountainsides to the streams that meander alongside it, plus the trestles, trees, and sunshine peeking through the forest canopy. We hope you love this new design as much as we do.

P.S. — Vinyl stickers are also available now, and t-shirts are coming soon!

Construction Progress Update (as of April 8, 2026)

The Start to the Heart (Abingdon to Damascus) section of the trail remains open and welcoming trail lovers!

Initial access efforts at Slope Failures 4 and 5 have been completed, with additional work currently underway.

Work on an existing slope failure along Creek Junction Road is complete, allowing initial access activities to continue.

Permanent bridge fabrication has begun at Contech Engineered Solutions in Abingdon.

View progress updates and learn more about the Virginia Creeper Trail rebuild at https://www.creepertrailrebuild.com

The 2026 Best of Abingdon competition is underway! Vote for your favorites at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6RQXFY3

Local love. 💚 Voting for Best of Abingdon 2026 is now open!

Our businesses are what keep vibrant. Vote for your favorites to show your love and support the people and places that keep our community thriving.

⏰ Vote now through April 30, 2026, at 4 PM ET
🔗 Cast your votes at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6RQXFY3

How It Works:
✔️ 33 categories
✔️ One vote per category
✔️ One ballot per email

Winning businesses will be announced approximately one month after voting ends. Spread the word and make your vote count!

Construction Progress Update (as of March 25, 2026)

The Start to the Heart (Abingdon to Damascus) section of the trail remains open and welcoming trail lovers!

Removal of Bridges 16 and 17 is complete. Temporary fencing will be adjusted to accommodate opening the restrooms and pool area.

Nineteen of 23 temporary bridges have been installed.

Kiewit will have a booth at Trout Days on April 11 and look forward to connecting with the community.

View progress updates and learn more about the Virginia Creeper Trail rebuild at https://www.creepertrailrebuild.com

🚧 Notice: Virginia Creeper Trail Parking Lot 🚧

The Virginia Creeper Trail parking lot at the Abingdon Trailhead (Green Spring Road) will be closed on Thursday, March 5, and Friday, March 6, 2026, as crews make several improvements and updates to the parking area. The parking lot will be open and available for parking during the weekend, and will be closed again March 9-13, 2026.

Additional parking is available at the lot off Kings Mountain Road. Parking is also available at The Meadows Sports Complex, with trail access behind the soccer fields.

We appreciate your patience as we work to enhance the area for Trail patrons!

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We are so excited to announce Alvarado Station is open for the season starting Sunday!

We will be open 10 A.M.-4:30 P.M. every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in March! Come take a pitstop at Alvarado and grab a drink or a snack! We also have awesome Virginia Creeper Trail merchandise, as well!

We can't wait to be open again and to serve the community in this way! We hope to see you there!

Construction Progress Update (as of Feb. 25, 2026)

The Start to the Heart (Abingdon to Damascus) section of the trail remains open and welcoming trail lovers!

Segment 4 temporary bridges complete (Straight Branch to Taylor’s Valley):
All temporary bridges within Segment 4 — spanning from Straight Branch to Taylor’s Valley — are now complete. These structures provide critical access for crews, equipment and materials and support continued progress.

Temporary bridges progressing (Taylor’s Valley to Creek Junction):
Five of the 10 planned temporary bridges between Taylor’s Valley and Creek Junction are complete. Installation of the remaining temporary bridges will continue to establish full access through this portion of the project area.

Main office mobilization complete:
Mobilization of the main office in Damascus is complete. The facility supports on-site coordination, inspections and day-to-day project management for the Virginia Creeper Trail Reconstruction Project.

Traffic coordination in Taylor’s Valley:
Actions have been taken in Taylor’s Valley to address speeding. Kiewit continues coordinating with local law enforcement to ensure traffic laws are followed and posted speed limits are observed.

The trailhead is blanketed in fresh powder after last night’s snowfall! A beatiful day at the trail. ❄️

📸: Photo thanks to Abingdon PD Lt. Riley!

Construction Progress Update (as of Jan. 9, 2026)

Over the next few weeks, Kiewit crews will continue early work to plan long-term repairs to the upper section of the Virginia Creeper Trail (Damascus to Whitetop). During this time, you may see workers and equipment in the area.

Key updates include:

Public safety
For everyone’s safety, members of the public should not follow crews or equipment onto the trail or jobsite.

Continuing borings (45 of 78 complete)
Borings are small, drilled holes that allow engineers to see what is underneath the trail, including soil, rock and groundwater. This information helps determine ground stability and what repairs will be needed.

Office complex delivery
A temporary office complex (trailers) will be delivered to support on-site coordination, inspections and planning. These facilities are temporary and will be removed once the job is complete.

Working on test pits
Test pits are small excavated areas that allow crews to visually confirm soil conditions and verify findings from drilling. This helps ensure repair plans are accurate and safe.

Establishing early access to the trail
Early access involves creating safe routes for construction crews and equipment to reach damaged areas. This does not mean the trail is reopening to the public, and the closure order remains in place.

Employment opportunities
Job openings related to this project can be found at https://kiewitcareers.kiewit.com

Big news for trail lovers! 🚴‍♂️ The Virginia Creeper Trail has been named Best Biking Trail in Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine's Best of the Blue Ridge Awards!

A National Recreation Trail and Rails to Trails Conservancy Hall of Fame inductee, the Virginia Creeper Trail begins in Abingdon and winds through forests, fields, farmland, waterways, and across trestles.

While the upper section remains closed for reconstruction following damage from Hurricane Helene, 17 miles from the trailhead in to Visit Damascus, Virginia are open to ride, run, or walk, with e-bikes, rentals, and shuttles available at local bike shops!

☀️ Spring is just around the corner! Plan your next outdoor adventure at VisitAbingdonVirginia.com