Virginia Creeper Trail Permit: Route
Virginia Creeper Trail permits are walk-up only in Virginia Creeper Trail. The route covers 34.3 miles.
This guide covers the Virginia Creeper Trail permit.
1 day (or multi-day for casual multi-stop trips)
Duration
34.3 miles
Distance
About Virginia Creeper Trail
The Virginia Creeper Trail is a 34-mile rail-trail from Abingdon to Whitetop Station through Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. It is free, walk-up, day-use, with no permit; this page gives sourced trip info and current closure status.
The Virginia Creeper Trail
- Distance
- 34.3 miles
- Route type
- point-to-point
- High point
- 3,576 ft
- Low point
- 1,976 ft
- Trip length
- 1 day (or multi-day for casual multi-stop trips)
Southwestern Virginia, Mount Rogers National Recreation Area
Points along the route
- Abingdon (western trailhead)Mile 0, 2,083 ft
- WataugaMile 3.9, 1,965 ft
- AlvaradoMile 8.6, 1,749 ft
- DelmarMile 10.5, 1,797 ft
- Drowning FordMile 12.4, 1,849 ft
- Vails MillMile 14.2, 1,877 ft
- DamascusMile 15.7, 1,927 ft
- South Holston Lake trestle2,000 ft
- LaureldaleMile 17.5, 2,007 ft
- Whitetop Laurel FallsMile 19.3, 2,133 ft
- Taylors ValleyMile 22.5, 2,384 ft
- Creek JunctionMile 26.3, 2,680 ft
- Green CoveMile 30.5, 3,210 ft
- Burnt HillMile 31.9, 3,506 ft
- Whitetop Station / Virginia-North Carolina border (eastern trailhead)Mile 34.3, 3,576 ft
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit for Virginia Creeper Trail?
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Yes, a permit is required. Walk-up permits are available at the trailhead or visitor center, but arrive early as they may be limited.
How long is the Virginia Creeper Trail route?
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The route is 34.3 miles, as a point-to-point.
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