Best trails in Damascus, Virginia
Looking for a great trail near Damascus, Virginia? AllTrails has 12 great hiking trails, trail running trails, forest trails and more, with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers, and nature lovers like you. If you're looking for the best trails around Grayson Highlands State Park or Elk Knob State Park, we've got you covered. You'll also find some great local park options, like Three Top Mountain Gameland or Steele Creek Park. Ready for some activity? There are 8 moderate trails in Damascus ranging from 4.7 to 1069.1 miles and from 1,916 to 5,091 feet above sea level. Start checking them out and you'll be out on the trail in no time!
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Top trails (12)
Virginia Creeper Trail: Damascus to Whitetop
#1 - Virginia Creeper Trail: Damascus to Whitetop
Jefferson National Forestmoderate
(179)
(179)Length: 17.1 mi • Est. 8 h 19 m
Appalachian Trail: Buzzard Rock via Beech Mountain Road
#2 - Appalachian Trail: Buzzard Rock via Beech Mountain Road
Jefferson National Forestmoderate
(65)
(65)Length: 4.7 mi • Est. 2 h 58 m
First part of hike is a good workout since it's all uphill to Buzzard Rock. Then a nice leisurely stroll back downhill to the parking area.Show more
Mid Atlantic Backcountry Discovery Route
#3 - Mid Atlantic Backcountry Discovery Route
Damascus, Virginiamoderate(25)
(25)Length: 1069.1 mi • Est. Multi-day
Appalachian Trail: Damascus to Marion
#4 - Appalachian Trail: Damascus to Marion
Jefferson National Foresthard(32)
(32)Length: 68.5 mi • Est. Multi-day
Appalachian Trail: US-58 Summit Cut to Mt. Rogers
#5 - Appalachian Trail: US-58 Summit Cut to Mt. Rogers
Mount Rogers National Recreation Areahard(7)
(7)Length: 22.5 mi • Est. Multi-day
Beargap Trail to Appalachian Trail to Virginia Creeper Loop
#7 - Beargap Trail to Appalachian Trail to Virginia Creeper Loop
Jefferson National Forestmoderate(15)
(15)Length: 10.8 mi • Est. 5 h 33 m
Start from the Beartree Gap Rec area. From Beartree Lake angler's parking lot, take violet-blazed Beartree Gap trail across a dam and US 58 to AT; take AT southbound past the two access trails to Saunders shelter and down the switchbacks to its junction with short, blue blazed connector to the Virginia Creeper trail. Turn left and follow the Creeper through Taylors Valley and up to Whitetop Laurel Creek gorge to junction with AT at Creek Junction. Take AT southbound to Beartree Gap trail and retrace steps back to the parking lot.Show more
Bear Lake Trail
#8 - Bear Lake Trail
Jefferson National Foresteasy(9)
(9)Length: 0.9 mi • Est. 25 m
Bear Lake Trail is a partially paved forested trail that loops a small fishing lake with fishing piers and picnic area in a national forest campground. Show more
Virginia Creeper Trail from Delmar Road
#9 - Virginia Creeper Trail from Delmar Road
Damascus, Virginiaeasy(22)
(22)Length: 6.4 mi • Est. 2 h 45 m
Feathercamp Ridge Trail Loop
#10 - Feathercamp Ridge Trail Loop
Jefferson National Forestmoderate(16)
(16)Length: 10.2 mi • Est. 5 h 6 m
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