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Virginia Creeper Trail Reopens 2027 | Bristol Virginia News

The Virginia Creeper Trail is set to fully reopen March 31, 2027, after Hurricane Helene devastated 17 miles between Damascus and White Mountain in September 2024. While the Abingdon-to-Damascus section reopened in just two weeks, the hardest-hit stretch is being rebuilt by Kiewit Corporation under a $240 million contract. Local officials, including District Ranger Ed Wright, stress the trail’s vital role in the community’s identity and well-being, and the full restoration is underway to return this beloved scenic route to its former glory. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…

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