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Straight Branch Parking Area – Holston River Confluence loop from Abingdon

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Straight Branch Parking Area – Holston River Confluence loop from Abingdon

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3.2

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Straight Branch Parking Area – Holston River Confluence loop from Abingdon

07:38

89.3km

1,130m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 30, 2026

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Parking

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6.71 km

Virginia Creeper Trail

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Lake

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The Damascus Brewery

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Damascus City Park

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If you're looking for a hike in Damascus then you should start here in the city park. Not only does the Appalachian Trail pass through but so does the Virginia …

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29.1 km

Virginia Creeper Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Virginia Creeper Trail is one of the premier rails-to-trails works in the county. For nearly 35 miles of converted railroad hikers, bikers, and runners can explore the wilderness at …

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32.6 km

Whitetop Laurel Creek

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Whitetop Laurel is one of the largest and most scenic creeks in Virginia. It's also one of the premier trout fishing creeks where you can catch brown, brook, and rainbow …

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32.7 km

Straight Branch Parking Area

Highlight • Bridge

39.2 km

Bear Tree Gap

Mountain Pass

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Damascus Parking for Virginia Creeper Trail

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Great location to park to ride the Virginia Creeper trail, within walking distance to downtown and nice bathrooms.

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77.4 km

Holston River Confluence

Highlight • River

The Virginia Creeper Trail crosses the Holston River at the confluence of its Middle and South Forks. An impressive wooden bridge crosses the river and makes for dramatic photo opportunities.

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89.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

50.9 km

19.4 km

17.4 km

1.35 km

346 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

51.6 km

19.3 km

17.5 km

958 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,010 m)

Lowest point (530 m)

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Tuesday 23 June

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28 %

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