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Damascus City Park – Straight Branch Parking Area loop from Damascus

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Damascus City Park – Straight Branch Parking Area loop from Damascus

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2.5

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Damascus City Park – Straight Branch Parking Area loop from Damascus

02:30

20.1km

510m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 31, 2026

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Mount Rogers National Recreation Area

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Parking

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178 m

Damascus City Park

Highlight • Rest Area

If you're looking for a hike in Damascus then you should start here in the city park. Not only does the Appalachian Trail pass through but so does the Virginia …

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2.78 km

Laurel Creek

Lake

4.37 km

Virginia Creeper Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Virginia Creeper Trail is one of the premier rails-to-trails works in the county. For nearly 35 miles of converted railroad hikers, bikers, and runners can explore the wilderness at …

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7.94 km

Straight Branch Parking Area

Highlight • Bridge

7.97 km

Whitetop Laurel Creek

Highlight • River

Whitetop Laurel is one of the largest and most scenic creeks in Virginia. It's also one of the premier trout fishing creeks where you can catch brown, brook, and rainbow …

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11.9 km

Iron Mountain Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Damascus area is very popular with hikers, so finding solitude might be a struggle. However, you can let the crowds take the Appalachian and Virginia Creeper trails while you …

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20.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.0 km

5.20 km

1.86 km

1.58 km

1.39 km

Surfaces

9.61 km

5.47 km

1.91 km

1.19 km

1.05 km

825 m

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Lowest point (580 m)

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Damascus City Park – Straight Branch Parking Area loop from Damascus

Damascus City Park

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Straight Branch Parking Area

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