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Damascus Trail Center Along The A.T. To Open In Late August

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By NPT Staff - July 29th, 2022

The Damascus Trail Center along the Appalachian Trail in Damascus, Virginia, will open on August 27/Appalachian Trail Conservancy

The Damascus Trail Center along the Appalachian National Scenic Trail in Virginia will officially open to the public on Saturday, August 27, at 10 a.m. Eastern.

The center is a collaboration between the Appalachian Trail Conservancy and the Town of Damascus. In addition to providing information to help visitors experience the great outdoors in southwestern Virginia, the Trail Center will feature high-quality exhibits and programming that highlight the surrounding landscape and inspire visitors to protect nearby outdoor spaces. It will also serve as a center for environmental conservation and trail stewardship throughout the region, providing a location for volunteers and outdoor enthusiasts to take part in workshops and trail maintenance training.

“Damascus has always been an iconic part of the Appalachian Trail experience, so it’s hard to imagine a more appropriate place for the new Trail Center to call home,” said Sandra Marra, president and CEO of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy. “We are excited to work with the Town to ensure the Damascus Trail Center provides opportunities for hikers, bikers, and adventurers of all ages and experience levels to better enjoy and care for our irreplaceable great outdoors.”

Located in the middle of downtown, the Trail Center is ideally positioned to greet visitors of three of the area’s most renowned National Trails: the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, and the Virginia Creeper National Recreation Trail. The 2,194.3-mile A.T. is situated just feet away from the entrance to the Trail Center as it travels through downtown.

“We are super excited about the grand opening of the Damascus Trail Center next month,” said Damascus Mayor Katie Lamb. “In a perfect location for hikers, bikers and visitors, the center brings a beautiful, aesthetically pleasing addition to our town. We are looking forward to continuing to collaborate with the Appalachian Trail Conservancy and the fine folks who represent them.”

Multiple events throughout the weekend will help mark the occasion:

  • Friday, August 26 at 6 p.m. - Run Damascus Fun Run 5K
  • Friday, August 26 at 7 p.m. - Beaverdam Friday Jams featuring Beth Snapp Band
  • Saturday, August 27, 9 a.m. to noon - Farmers Market
  • Saturday, August 27, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Damascus Trail Center Activities including partner expo, nature walks and gear giveaways from Allyn "Fix it Man" Morton

Starting Saturday, August 27, the Trail Center will be open Thursday-Monday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  

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