The Junction got its name because it is located at the cross section of the Trans-America Route 76 bike route,Virginia Mountain Bike Trail and The New River Trail. The Junction offers an array of bike accessories, cat and dog goodies, American Toys, outdoor clothing and accessories.The Junction is very excited to have added healthy snacks, fresh fruits, Housemade Fruit Popcycle’s, Ice Cream and Junction Juice (made from raw veggies and fruits) for our bikers or...
The Huckleberry Trail has deep roots and a long history in providing transportation between Blacksburg and Christiansburg. It began as the Virginia Anthracite Coal and Rail Company in 1902 to transport coal, and soon extended to Blacksburg. On September 15, 1904, the first passenger train rolled into Blacksburg. It was soon nicknamed “Huckleberry Crossing” because when the train would stall, passengers could step off the train and pass time picking the abundance of huckleberries along the route....
Heritage Park is located on Dora Highway in the Town of Pulaski. It offers a covered shelter with picnic tables, gazebo, park area and parking facilities. You may bring a grill if you wish. Electricity is available and water is available upon request. The Park is located on the Dora Trail which is the primary bicycle route and walking trail that connects the New River Trail to downtown Pulaski at the Pulaski Railway Station.Anyone may...
The Dora Trail is the primary bicycle route and walking trail that connects the New River Trail to downtown Pulaski at the Pulaski Railway Station. For folks wanting to start their New River Trail journey in downtown Pulaski, the Dora Trail at the Station is the place to begin. Ample free parking, restroom facilities and a bicycle shop which provides sales, service and rentals are readily available. Retail outlets and eateries are also nearby. The...
Located at 227 Douglas Drive 5n downtown Damascus, our Creeper Trail Bike Rental - Shuttle Service shop is right on US58, The Crooked Road (Virginia's Heritage Music Trail), with the Virginia Creeper Trail running along the back side of the parking lot. You can ride right out of the parking lot onto the Creeper Trail to ride the flat to rolling terrain of the Abingdon end of the trail, or we will take...
This trail starts in Crawfish Valley, crosses Bear Creek and climbs to the top of Brushy Mountain. It follows the ridge line of Brushy Mountain along the Tennessee Valley along the Tennessee Valley Divide for about 4 miles until it descends through Channel Rock Hollow. Terrain varies from the creek bottom land to the dry ridges, stream crossing, some uphill climbs with numerous ups and down hill walking. 10.2 miles of trail total. About 3.5...
A portion of the Catawba Road is designated a scenic byway. This road passes through pastoral landscapes, including historic buildings, mills, a tanyard, a brick kiln, 19th century churches and an early 20th century school. The Catawba Road is also part of the TransAmerica Bikeway....
Blue Blaze Shuttle Service provides shuttles services and mountain bike rentals for the Virginia Creeper Trail and other area trails. The original bike and shuttle service in our area, the Blue Blaze can carry up to 50 participants at a time. The Blue Blaze operates by reservation and schedule....
Bicycle Junction is a Virginia Creeper Trail Bike Rental & Shuttle Service in Damascus, VA offering bike rentals with shuttle service to/from Whitetop & Abingdon. Located on the Virginia Creeper Trail in Damascus, VABicycle Junction is your perfect family adventure destination! With prime access to Southwest Virginia’s 34-mile Virginia Creeper Trail, you are just a few pedals away from some of the most beautiful scenery in the area. To explore the outdoors and experience priceless quality...
Franklin County Recreation Park is a 150-acre park, located south of Rocky Mount (just 2 miles from Rt. 220). The park offers a variety of outdoor activities for all ages including hiking trails rolling over beautiful wooded hills, nestled around an acre size fishing pond. It hosts various athletic tournaments and special events, including Southwest Virginia Antique Farm Days and Franklin County Agricultural Fair. Some of the amenities at the park include:2 picnic shelters (available...