A collaboration between the Town of Damascus and the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC), the Damascus Trail Center embraces and enhances Southwest Virginia’s growing status as a hub for outdoor recreation. Located in the middle of downtown Damascus, the Trail Center is ideally positioned to greet visitors of three of the area’s most renowned National Trails: the Appalachian National Scenic Trail Read more...

Looking for a fun time for the whole family? Come to Damascus, VA and explore the best outdoor experience in the region.  Take our bike shuttle to the top and coast 17 miles downhill on the world famous Virginia Creeper Trail back to Damascus.  Take a hike! on the world famous Appalachian Trail. Begin your day at Adventure Damascus Outdoor Company, Read more...

Damascus, Virginia is a small town in the Blue Ridge Highlands with a big claim to fame: Several renowned trails intersect within our town limits, including the Appalachian Trail and the Virginia Creeper Trail, bestowing the honor of “Trail Town USA”. As these trails pass through downtown Damascus, they bring along people, stories, and cultures from all walks of life. Read more...