A 34-mile rail-trail from Abingdon through Damascus to Whitetop, VA, famous for downhill bike rides.
Virginia Creeper Trail, Abingdon, VAVirginia Creeper Trail
One of the best-known rail-trails in the country, the Virginia Creeper runs about 34 miles from Abingdon through Damascus up to Whitetop near the North Carolina line. Many visitors take a shuttle to the top and coast downhill by bike. It's also popular for walking and running.
Free to use. Bike rentals and shuttles are available from outfitters in Damascus and Abingdon.
Bristol, TN's large city park with a lake, hiking trails, a nature center, golf and picnic areas.
Johnson City's mountain park with steep hiking trails and ridge-top views over the Tri-Cities.
A paved rail-trail of about 10 miles linking Johnson City and Elizabethton, popular for walking, running and biking.