You are right, you have to do the Creeper trail. Most people don’t camp of course but there is plenty of lodging in Damascus or Abingdon if needed. I highly recommend Whitetop Campground, right off of the trailhead, if you want to use your camper.
This looks like such an enjoyable experience. I have a trip planned in May to that area. I hope to spend two days on the Creeper and two on the New river trail. I'm really looking forward to both.
They are both wonderful. New River trail is usually very flat compared to the Creeper. I have three videos from the New River trail and I still have not seen it all.
LOVE that trail! I wanna be like you guys when I grow up…and actually camp somewhere trailside. 😂 Truthfully, I’ve always been more of a hotel guy … but who knows, maybe I’ll get into the camping thing eventually. Nice video!
The New River Trail also has many campsites along the river. It isn’t far from Damascus. We rode it last year but plan to bikepack it this year. Have you rode that one? 57 mile long park.
Green Cove had a store but it was mainly a shirt store plus they had the station open so you could walk inside and see the museum. Also in Taylors valley there is 2 cafes. I guess it depends on what time of the year you go when it really opens up.
@@mhill2510 That is a metal mesh grocery basket mounted on an Aventon front rack. It is attached with zip ties. I assume that you meant my wife’s bike with the dog.
@@sportkiteflyer the possible issue would be with the National Forest section, which still regulates e-bikes differently than many other agencies and it varies by state. It is all very confusing to everyone. Our shuttle service stated they are reviewing the laws again regarding e-bikes specifically on the Creeper trail. So more to come. They did say that restrictions have never been enforced here. It would hurt their economy badly if they did because there are lots of e-bikes there. I am certainly no expert on this so you need to do your own research. That being said, you don’t need an ebike here since it is downhill unless you ride both directions on the trail. Be safe out there.
Tina and I have to do this one day. Awesome footage. Love the insta 360.
You are right, you have to do the Creeper trail. Most people don’t camp of course but there is plenty of lodging in Damascus or Abingdon if needed. I highly recommend Whitetop Campground, right off of the trailhead, if you want to use your camper.
This looks like such an enjoyable experience. I have a trip planned in May to that area. I hope to spend two days on the Creeper and two on the New river trail. I'm really looking forward to both.
They are both wonderful. New River trail is usually very flat compared to the Creeper. I have three videos from the New River trail and I still have not seen it all.
We are returning to the New River Trail next month!
LOVE that trail! I wanna be like you guys when I grow up…and actually camp somewhere trailside. 😂 Truthfully, I’ve always been more of a hotel guy … but who knows, maybe I’ll get into the camping thing eventually. Nice video!
The New River Trail also has many campsites along the river. It isn’t far from Damascus. We rode it last year but plan to bikepack it this year. Have you rode that one? 57 mile long park.
@@Tennessee-Explorerit’s on my list!
Green Cove had a store but it was mainly a shirt store plus they had the station open so you could walk inside and see the museum. Also in Taylors valley there is 2 cafes. I guess it depends on what time of the year you go when it really opens up.
Nice AA2 set ups. What streps do you have on front basket?
@@mhill2510 That is a metal mesh grocery basket mounted on an Aventon front rack. It is attached with zip ties. I assume that you meant my wife’s bike with the dog.
@@Tennessee-Explorer I was wondering what you used to strap the chairs on your bike.
@@mhill2510 oh sorry, I misunderstood. Those are just elastic bungie cords.
I thought e-bikes weren’t allowed on the Virginia Creeper trail. Did that change?
@@sportkiteflyer the possible issue would be with the National Forest section, which still regulates e-bikes differently than many other agencies and it varies by state. It is all very confusing to everyone. Our shuttle service stated they are reviewing the laws again regarding e-bikes specifically on the Creeper trail. So more to come. They did say that restrictions have never been enforced here. It would hurt their economy badly if they did because there are lots of e-bikes there. I am certainly no expert on this so you need to do your own research. That being said, you don’t need an ebike here since it is downhill unless you ride both directions on the trail. Be safe out there.