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

The USDA Forest Service this week began cleanup efforts along the Virginia Creeper Trail on national forest lands following damage from Hurricane Helene.

The 34-mile Virginia Creeper Trail, which starts at Whitetop Mountain, travels through Damascus to Abingdon. Photo by Karen Dillon | Smith Mountain Laker magazine ...

How Long is “The Virginia Creeper Trail?” The entire trail is 34 miles from Abingdon to Whitetop. Unfortunately, 18 miles of the bike trail, including 18 trestles from Damascus to Whitetop ...

The road’s reopening will come as a relief to commuters whose usual 10-to-15-mile trips from the eastern part of the county toward Damascus have become 30-mile detours along winding country roads.

Also: Appalachian Power warns that rising temperatures could bring rapidly changing water levels on New and Roanoke rivers.

The USDA Forest Service announced June 10 that clean-up of the Virginia Creeper Trail has begun. The initial debris removal is scheduled to last until July 31, during which time the Straight Branch ...

Virginia Creeper Trail. Jun 1, 2025 U.S. 58 repairs near Damascus to finish ahead of schedule. U.S. 58 repairs to finish early, helping restore access to Damascus and the Virginia Creeper Trail, ...

Damascus itself deserves mention as the perfect setting for this diner. Known as “Trail Town USA,” this small community of roughly 800 residents hosts not just the Appalachian Trail but also the ...

In Minecraft, Creeper farms are an essential resource for a constant supply of gunpowder, which is used for crafting TNT, fireworks, and some splash potions and is primarily used to fly an Elytra.