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    • From a historical perspective, the Creeper Trail is a fascinating ride. The trail runs along a rail right-of-way that dates to the industrial expansion across the US in the 1880s and the accompanying iron ore speculation that ran even southward down to the western portion of Virginia.
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— VDOT is currently making extensive safety improvements for trail users at the intersection of Rt 58 and Rt 91, just above Damascus. (Thanks, VDOT!) Please be aware of info in photo on the right during the construction phase!

— Congratulations to the Virginia Creeper Trail on 2nd Place Finish in USA Today's Best Virginia Attractions!

— Natural Assets: How the Outdoor Economy is Transforming Appalachia -- Blue Ridge Outdoors Mag

— Virginia Creeper Trail Welcome Center wins state Trail Blazer Award

— JMH donates defibrillator machines to Virginia's Creeper Trail

— 2004 Economic Impact Study

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