Located in Damascus, Virginia is a 34-mile downhill trail. If you’re a cyclist you’ll understand why this sounds amazing. And if you’re a cyclist pulling an 80lb dog in a cart behind your bike, you’ll understand why this sounds even more amazing! We are always up for a weekend trip that’s dog friendly and includes bicycling, so this was a win. This trail is Damascus’ main source of income, and there were tons of riders to prove it. There are multiple companies that offer bike rentals and will shuttle (30 min drive) to the top of the mountain where you will begin your descent. (We used Sundog Outfitter).
If you follow me for long you will know how I feel about rain, and how rain feels about me. Of course there was rain on this beautiful, outdoor adventure! And not just rain, I mean downpour! We got to the halfway point and the bottom fell out. Luckily there was a little eatery that had a tent in the yard where we could go for cover along with about 100 of our closest friends. I started to see people that were completely covered in mud and refused to let that happen. I actually found a new fashion item to prevent the mud from slinging off the tire – A giant trash bag. Two of them were just lying on the ground. Hallelujah! We made arm and head holes and wore them with pride and stayed mud free! We stopped at Damascus Brewery then made our way to Johnson City, TN!
Side note, there isn’t much to do in Damascus other than the trail, which is why we did not stay the night. This trip was paired with a stop in Johnson City, TN & Knoxville, TN.
Item needed and not packed: Rain gear of any type
Item purchased: Trash bag I found
Wow!! That looks like an amazing trip!