Snacktime and I have still not stayed in a shelter....but the weather may be an issue. So I'm not sure if this will be a day trip or an overnight. If it's an overnight, then we will likely include the Mt. Roger's climb. Just not sure, but we'll bring what we need for either and decide when we get there.
"Maybe life isn't about avoiding the bruises. Maybe it's about collecting the scars to prove we showed up for it."
"Maybe life isn't about avoiding the bruises. Maybe it's about collecting the scars to prove we showed up for it."
Hey Guys! Hope you liked the pics! The Creeper Trail extends from White Top Station all the way to Abingdon VA. The half-way point is Damascus. From White Top Station, where we stayed (although Damascus is the better spot and more central to eats, outfitters etc.) to Damascus the bike trip is 17 miles of very gradual downhill. Its really neat because you don't even half to pedal There are creeks to swim in, sights to see and places to get good home cooking. $26.00 gets you a bike for the day, a shuttle trip to the top and a return shuttle to your car if needed. The Creeper was named after the slow moving train and the tracks that it traveled through the mountains of VA. These track beds are what comprise the trail that you ride on the bikes. Super low impact on the body, super way to spend the day!
"Maybe life isn't about avoiding the bruises. Maybe it's about collecting the scars to prove we showed up for it."
Mid September sounds good to me... Teach, you can show up at my doorstep,we can look at the weather and figure it all out. It's true about the downhill bike ride. It's so fun!! It will still be warm to swim in the water too.
Your journal is amazing btw... I left you a comment!
Last edited by HikerMom58; 08-05-2013 at 22:31.
"Maybe life isn't about avoiding the bruises. Maybe it's about collecting the scars to prove we showed up for it."
He's at the feeding-frenzy stage of a growth spurt right now and filling out. He's about 5'5" now, but if he shoots up before we get there he might be nearer to 6ft! So much for the "little boy" I've been hiking with!
I need to pm you for some relevant info....read or respond at leisure, when you're up to it.
"Maybe life isn't about avoiding the bruises. Maybe it's about collecting the scars to prove we showed up for it."
I'm pretty sure it runs year round or at least most of the year. Swimming will be good but you better be a polar bear ....lol. if you decide to stay in Whitetop Station (35 minutes or so from major eats/Damascus) let me know and I can suggest a rental house right at the entrance to the creeper. Cool thing is it has two bedrooms , hammocks on the screened in back porch and in the back yard and an additional out building with a single bed and set of bunk beds. Should be enough for a gaggle of people and very affordable also pet friendly and great folks. There is a little country store up the road a mile or two with anything you could want and some of the best biscuits and gravy!