Nestled in the rugged and scenic Southwest Virginia (SWVA) is the small town of Damascus, Virginia which has been designated a "Trail Town USA" by the American Hiking Society, which ranks the top trail communities throughout the country. Damascus, and our shop, is at the crossroads to more than twelve national, regional, and local trails.  The Appalachian Trail, Virginia Creeper Trail, Iron Mountain Trail, TransAm 76 Route, Trans Virginia Bike Trail, Eastern Divide Trail, Daniel Boone Heritage Trail, Mid-Atlantic Backcountry Discovery Route, South-East Backcountry Discovery Route, Crooked Road, Virginia Birding Trail, and Round the Mountain Artisan Trail all cross our parking lot. 

Damascus is one of Blue Ridge Outside Magazines Top Adventure Towns and one of BudgetTravel.com's Coolest Small Towns. In addition to hiking, fishing, and other outdoor opportunities, Damascus has become the vacation destination of thousands of mountain bikers, hikers, and outdoor adventurers searching for a great vacation. The cascading trout streams and rivers, the high-country meadows, and the densely forested ridges create an exceptionally beautiful backdrop for your vacation experience. Come see why Damascus has long been known as the "friendliest town on the Appalachian Trail." For more great shots of Damascus check out DoitinDamascus.com, VaCreeperTrail.com & VaCreeperTrail.org