Review: You do not have to have any mountain biking experience at all to enjoy this trail. Once you get off the shuttle ride to the top you can't get lost, you can't get thrown off and you can see some beautiful scenary and never break a sweat or get out of breath. Take the kids.

Review: I can attest to the fact that wet conditions plus stone cinder equals a very dirty rider. The trails were very easy though, so much so that my 60 year old father could ride with comfort - and he hasn't picked up a bike in 3 years. It is well taken care of and has an inordinate amount of bridges as the trail crisscrosses a number of streams. The 17 miles from Whitetop to Damascus fly by, and the next 17 to Abingdon are on fairly flat ground. Read about my full experience along with some pictures here: http://fluidglass.com/2010/12/battling-cold-weather-on-the-creeper

* Review edited 12/4/2010

Review: Certainly a beginner trail, nothing remotely technical. But will give you a nice Cardio workout on the 17 mile trip (up). can Basically coast the whole way from White Top. Absolutely gorgeous trail. Crossing massive (for bike trails) bridges, and runs parallel to a river most of the way. If you dont care about stunts or tech rides - don't miss this one.

Review: I agree with the last reviewer, this trail is for beginners. It's not the least bit technical, though the slow climb from Damascus to Abingdon was a good test of my fitness level (I need a little work there) The scenery is simply gorgeous and there are a few stops along the way if you aren't looking to blast the whole thing out at one go. So, yes indeed, a beginner trail, great for a beginner like me.

Review: Built for beginers sums it up. i don't even consider it a mountain bike trail

Review: One of the great rail-trails in our country. You can spend all day coasting down the trail taking in the scenery. I went during the fall when the leaves have began to turn and it was gorgeous. The Virginia Creeper is a great place to take a group of kids that are ready to get out of the house. Take your time on the trail, stop for an ice-cream cone, experience the Creeper trail to the fullest.

Similar Trail: The New River Trail

Review: This is the trail that convinced me to buy a bike and stop using rentals.

Review: Beautiful. I enjoy the White Top - Damascus end of the trail more than the Watauga - Abingdon(thru the golf course/ country club) end. More foot traffic on the Abingdon end, more horse traffic on the White Top end. Be careful of the wet trussels early in the morning if you get the first shuttle out of Damascus.

Similar Trail: New River Trail

Review: nice ride, we rode the 34 miles from whitetop to abingdon, (thanks to the creeper trail bike shop shuttle in abingdon) the first half is mostly down hill through the mountains, with alot of curves and changing terrain around the trail, the second half seems like a totally different trail as it is mostly flat and runs through cow pastures, over lakes/forks of rivers and through a big-time subdivision/golfcourse....the trails is easy enough for a begineer but wore me out the first time i rode it because we had just started riding, but was much easier the next time. but don't expect to find any obstacles or any singletrack, unless you want to venture off the trail...

Review: The Creeper Trail is a very wide and smooth trail. The ride from Damascus to White Tops is about 17 miles up and 17 back. It makes for a good 2.5 to 3 hour ride depending on what kind of shape your in. The ride up gradually goes uphill. The last three miles before reaching White Tops is about a 5-6% grade. From White Tops back down towards Damascus is a rush. Put your bike in top gear, and open it up!

Review: Nice trail to ride if you want a long flat ride. Nothing at all technical except opening cow gates and trying to stay on your bike. Ride From Damascus to the top of the mountain and back to Damascus is a great ride. Good long steady ride. It does have beautiful scenery!! It is a definate must ride, but if you are looking for technical riding then just pack a lunch and enjoy the bridges and views you get. I wish there was some good single track marked right off of the trail. It would be nice to mix a little in with it.

Review: Loved this trail. When oon business take your bike and start at Damascuss and ride to the top and enjoy the return. Beavers working hard about half the way up. Caution! Deer have the right of way. You also will get lost in another world with the sound of the river. Makes for a hard day made easier.

Similar Trail: New River Valler Trail

Review: This trail is straight up fun. Nice relaxing ride but fun all the while. Nothing technical, except, if you ride down,in the back of the Blue Blaze parking lot there is a fun jump, maybe four feet high and the width of the trail across. This trail is great, for beginners or pros. If you can go down in forty-five minutes,consider yourself a real good rider.

Similar Trail: Come down to Hobby Park for a good butt-kicking!