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 (Thursday June 17th) or Friday, June 18th Thru Sunday June 20th    

Ok folks. 

What better way to “Socially Distance” ourselves then around a campfire and on bikes!

Let’s head to Damascus, VA for a little Creeper and camp time!

The shuttle services have just reopened so I’ve reserved 14 spots Sat. June 19ththat you need to contact me for.  Campsites reservations need to be made on your own via recreation.gov (See Details below). 

Camping: 

Beartree Campground: 

It’s about 7 miles out of Damascus, East on Hwy 58.

We have gone ahead and reserved site #4 on Chipmunk Circle. Go to Recreation.gov to reserve your site. There are some nice sites on Beaver Flat Loop too.

Backbone Rock: Another option closer to Damascus and also reservable on Recreation.gov (No showers, tho.) 

Lodging: MAKE YOUR OWN RESERVATIONS: You have many choices.

The Holiday Inn Express in Abingdon, VA: reservations can be made at 276-676-2829.

There are also many other hotels in Abingdon or B&B’s in Damascus: go to www.visitdamascus.org/stay/ or http://www.vacreepertrail.com/services/lodging.htm

Friday, June 18th Shuttle & Bike Rentals: 

I can make shuttle reservations to go to Abingdon and ride back to Damascus. Let me know who is interested in this option…

Saturday, June 19th Shuttle & Bike Rentals: 

I have made reservations for 7 bikes and 14 shuttle spots for Saturday at 10:30 am to go to Whitetop Station under the name of Palmetto Ski & Outing Club. Please contact me for those spots…however here is the phone number for Adventure Damascus: 276-475-6262

Bike & Shuttle: $32 + tax

Shuttle Only: $17 + tax

(Check in under Palmetto Ski & Outing and pay there)

We will meet at the Sun Dog location at the curve in the road on Hwy 58 (this is on the East side of town).

Friday & Saturday Night Campfire & Social Time: The plan is to hang out around the campfire and have dinner together. Folks staying off site can come. Bring something to grill. You will have to check in and pay ($3?) per car so you may want to carpool. Gate will close at 10:00 pm.

Sunday: Meet in the Food City Grocery Store Parking lot on the west side of town in Damascus, VA at 11:00 am and be ready leave at 11:30 to bike the Virginia Creeper Trail from Damascus to Abingdon: (not as steep and less crowded). We will be doing a short ride (about 7 miles) to the Alvarado Station where we will check out the Abingdon Winery for a wine tasting and eat lunch (Plan on packing or picking up lunch prior to the ride at either the grocery store) and then ride back. Wine bottles will fit nicely on your water bottle rack on the bikeJ.

Contact Michelle Shuford for constantly evolving details at: 828-768-0120 or skibumlong@aol.com