WoW we'll be there in a few weeks...and yes...THIS is on our Itinerary...great presentation...you convinced us...and I will be having some of that world famous chocolate cake...THANKS A TON for helping us decide what to do!!!!
I rode from Abingdon to Whitetop and back in a day. The climb is long but not bad at all. I didn't push hard on the climb at all and averaged about 11 mph on the climb. To me, that is the way to do it. You should earn the ride down the mountain. After getting back down into Damascus, I stopped for a nice lunch at the coffee shop right off the trail and then rode back into Abingdon. I had an absolute blast!!
Excellent video review...I’ve watched dozens of rail-trail videos and your’s is one of the best. Hope to ride the Creeper Trail this coming spring....Thanks!!!
Whitetop is in southwestern Virginia, not southeast stated in the video. You can see eastern North Carolina and eastern Tennessee on the way to the Whitetop drop off.
I rode this whole trail, and it was very fun. I actually stay with my family at the house near the white top station, and it’s only a bike petal away!! I stop at the cafe and then stop at the ice cream place. The farmland on the second half is gorgeous, I definitely recommend this trail. 👍
I am at the BIKE FRIENDLY Red Roof Inn in Abington and going to TRY the full 17 each way in the morning, i have a new high end hardtail build that's only 21.25 pounds with pedals but i haven't been riding much at all so i will be taking a break when necessary
We just got back from there this weekend. Stayed in that same cabin. We rode Whitetop to Damascus Friday evening, Damascus to Abingdon on Saturday, and then hooked up with a group of adventurous people for a night ride on Whitetop Saturday night. It rained Friday night into Saturday making for a muddy night ride, with temps in the 40's and wind gusts of 20mph. I looks like you were there during a rainy time as well based on the high water in the creek. I've never seen it that high before. My wife and I do this trip every year for our anniversary.
I ride it regularly and you gave an excellent perspective of what it has to offer, must say though I don't use the shuttles, but they definitely serve a good purpose. Just don't try riding up the trail from Damascus to White Top on the weekends, you'll be bombarded by all the people who shuttled to the top and are screaming down.
Great video! We just did the creeper trail as well and vlogged about our ride. We enjoyed this trail so much! Would love for you guys to check out our video :)
I know this trail from the standpoint of a railfan...it is a famous route, no matter where one is from!
WoW we'll be there in a few weeks...and yes...THIS is on our Itinerary...great presentation...you convinced us...and I will be having some of that world famous chocolate cake...THANKS A TON for helping us decide what to do!!!!
I rode from Abingdon to Whitetop and back in a day. The climb is long but not bad at all. I didn't push hard on the climb at all and averaged about 11 mph on the climb. To me, that is the way to do it. You should earn the ride down the mountain. After getting back down into Damascus, I stopped for a nice lunch at the coffee shop right off the trail and then rode back into Abingdon. I had an absolute blast!!
Love this video!
Great video! Planning a trip there this summer. Thank you for taking the time to make this for viewers!
Well Done! The Creeper is on our 'to do' list.
Great commentary and highlights, thanks for helping enforce our decision to ride the Creeper!!
Good video.My wife and I rode the upper portion of this trail back in May 2017.AWESOME!!!!
Thanks, I love this trail!
I love how informational your videos are!
Excellent video review...I’ve watched dozens of rail-trail videos and your’s is one of the best. Hope to ride the Creeper Trail this coming spring....Thanks!!!
Great video! We look forward to riding this trail!
Whitetop is in southwestern Virginia, not southeast stated in the video. You can see eastern North Carolina and eastern Tennessee on the way to the Whitetop drop off.
Just found out about this trail and we are making plans to go. Your video was very helpful. Love your enthusiasm!
Very informative! Thank you for providing this video. Well done
Going up this weekend, your video is very helpful. Thank you so much
What a great adventure!
Thank's it was a great time!
Very well done!
I rode this whole trail, and it was very fun. I actually stay with my family at the house near the white top station, and it’s only a bike petal away!! I stop at the cafe and then stop at the ice cream place. The farmland on the second half is gorgeous, I definitely recommend this trail. 👍
I am at the BIKE FRIENDLY Red Roof Inn in Abington and going to TRY the full 17 each way in the morning, i have a new high end hardtail build that's only 21.25 pounds with pedals but i haven't been riding much at all so i will be taking a break when necessary
We just got back from there this weekend. Stayed in that same cabin. We rode Whitetop to Damascus Friday evening, Damascus to Abingdon on Saturday, and then hooked up with a group of adventurous people for a night ride on Whitetop Saturday night. It rained Friday night into Saturday making for a muddy night ride, with temps in the 40's and wind gusts of 20mph. I looks like you were there during a rainy time as well based on the high water in the creek. I've never seen it that high before. My wife and I do this trip every year for our anniversary.
We were there in late April and it rained like crazy the day before and the day we got there. Just loved the trail and the people in the area!
what great info! Nice video!
Thank You!
I ride it regularly and you gave an excellent perspective of what it has to offer, must say though I don't use the shuttles, but they definitely serve a good purpose. Just don't try riding up the trail from Damascus to White Top on the weekends, you'll be bombarded by all the people who shuttled to the top and are screaming down.
Thank you, we usually use shuttles while filming just don't have enough time to ride both directions.
At 14:47, I swear I think Mary Jo is saying "in many places the trail is only 80 feet wide". Maybe I am hearing it wrong.
we go in 6 days yay
What day is Trail Days this year? 2022 .
What size bike tires did you have? Mine are 28..it is road bike, would that work on the creeper gravel surface?
Read the cafe is closed permanently
Were you aware there is a winery in Alvarado?
Yes, but we didn't have time to stop.
I didn’t realize wolves were in VA
They were there in the late 1700's.
Great video! We just did the creeper trail as well and vlogged about our ride. We enjoyed this trail so much! Would love for you guys to check out our video :)