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Whether it's kayaking, playing, relaxing, hiking, caving, exploring, fishing, or just making memories, let us help you with your next adventure. The OAC was formed to connect Adventurers to every possible outdoor experience available by promoting site-specific Vendors, Lodging and Locations. This is some of the services that we offer:Fish or Play- Kayak Rental - We have several kayak options from half day rental to week-long fully outfitted touring kayaks with tents and camping equipment. We...

Known as “Vanderbilt’s First Choice” and “God’s Thumbprint,” beautiful Burke’s Garden is Virginia’s highest valley, and its largest rural historic district.  This bowl shaped valley carved out of the top of a mountain offers the most breathtaking scenery, with fertile farmland, abundant wildlife, rare bird watching, peaceful biking and adventurous hiking on the Appalachian Trail.  Enjoy a traditional Amish meal at Mattie's Place or the Burke's Garden General Store, enjoy traditional and contemporary Appalachian art at...

Virginia Creeper Trail Bike Shop and Shuttle Service is a full-service bike rental and shuttle service operator conveniently located near the head of the Virginia Creeper Trail. Virginia Creeper Trail Bike Shop and Shuttle Service is family-owned and operated with over 18 years of experience of providing bicycle rentals and shuttle service for the Virginia Creeper Trail. They offer daily shuttle service and bicycle rentals so you can enjoy the trail. Virginia Creeper Trail Bike...

The Virginia Creeper Trail Club is a private nonprofit corporation whose purpose is to maintain, promote and preserve the Virginia Creeper Trail corridor and to help develop and conduct public education programs regarding the scenic and natural qualities of the Virginia Creeper Trail.Virginia's finest rail-trail, the Virginia Creeper National Recreation Trail, occupies the bed of what was once a rugged mountain railroad between Abingdon and the Virginia-North Carolina border about a mile east of Whitetop...

The Virginia Creeper Trail is a 34 mile multiple-use trail rail trail in Southwest Virginia (SWVA).  The trail runs from The Abingdon through Damascus to Whitetop, Va, near the North Carolina state line -through National Forest and crosses numerous trestles.Damascus is the most popular point to enter the Virginia Creeper Trail.  Ample parking and amenities are available throughout this lovely small town.  Most folks desire to ride the downhill section of the Va Creeper.  Damascus...

The Virginia Creeper Trail is a 34-mile rail-trail that is considered one of the best bike trails in the nation. From Abingdon to Alvarado the trail crosses rolling farmland, and then slowly changes to a high mountain trail between Damascus, VA and Whitetop Station, inside Mount Rogers National Recreation Area.The most popular activity on the trail is a pleasant, 17-mile bike ride from Whitetop Station to Damascus. With a 5% downhill grade most of the...

Get ready for an unforgettable experience.  Visit Sundog Outfitter for a ride on the Virginia Creeper Trail.  Explore amazing scenery while coasting 17 miles downhill on the world famous trail. Daily bike rental and shuttle service all year round.  Visit now! Fun for all ages.Sundog Outfitter, located "where the trails cross" (7 national, regional, and local trails) in Damascus, Virginia, is your one-stop source for information on the Virginia Creeper Trail, Appalachian Trail, Mount Rogers...

Shuttle Shack is a family owned and operated, Bicycle Rental and Shuttle Operator for the Virginia Creeper Trail. We are conveniently located in downtown Damascus, Virginia next to the Virginia Creeper Trail. We are the only bicycle rental - shuttle service operator for the Virginia Creeper Trail with locations in both Abingdon and Damascus.Does a 17 mile downhill with a 1500' descent sound good? (Sounds delicious!) Whether you want to ride the 17 mile downhill ride...

New River Outdoor Adventures is located in Fries VA and your one stop shop for all you equipment rental needs. We provide tubes, canoes, kayaks, bikes and primitive camping sites. We are located just steps from the New River & New River Trail. Check out our trip options and contact us today for your next River Adventure....

Mountain Lake’s 4,000-foot elevation makes for cool summer cycling and a scenic spring or fall experience. Its 20 miles of trails--from single track for experienced riders to smooth trails for beginners and children--are open to the public year-round. Trail maps are available at the Mountain Lake Outfitters.Bike rentals available at the Mountain Lake Outfitters at the entrance to Mountain Lake Lodge...