Damascus Trail Center

04/17/2025

Sunday, May 4th 11:00 AM! Come learn about the invasive species commonly known as Garlic Mustard. Following the 15 minute info sessions participants will be encouraged to go collect as much as possible. Optional weigh in at Appalachian Heritage Distillery at 12:30 PM.

02/20/2025

The Damascus Trail Center will be closed today (2/20/25) due to weather. Visit appalachiantrail.org for Trail updates.

12/20/2024

The Damascus Trail Center will be closed Monday, December 23rd - January 1st, 2025. We will be open today - Sunday, December 22nd 10 - 5 for any last minute shopping. We look forward to seeing you in the New Year! Visit Damascus, Virginia

11/25/2024

Join us for a cup of hot coco, live music by the Crooked Road Singer Song Writers, and watch the Town of Damascus Holiday Parade on Friday, December 6th. Visit Damascus, Virginia

11/25/2024

The Damascus Trail Center is closing at noon on Wednesday, November 27th. We will reopen on Saturday, November 30th at 10 AM. Happy Thanksgiving! Visit Damascus, Virginia

11/08/2023

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) – As wildfires continue to spark throughout the region and dry weather continues, Washington County, Virginia has issued a ban on burning, effective immediately.…

10/03/2023

Visiting the Town of Damascus, Virginia this October? Add these activities to your trip planning! All activities are free and all ages are welcome.

09/19/2023

Mark your calendars for programs at the Damascus Trail Center in of Damascus, Virginia . All programs are free and open to the public.

12/23/2022

The Trail Center will be closed today due to inclement weather. Stay warm!

07/27/2022

Mark your calendars: we are excited to announce that the Damascus Trail Center will officially open on August 27, 2022! Located just steps away from the in the Town of Damascus, Virginia — aka “Trail Town, USA” — the DTC will feature high-quality exhibits and programming that highlight the surrounding landscape and inspire visitors to enjoy and help protect the great outdoors.

A collaboration between the Town of Damascus and the ATC, the Damascus Trail Center will further embrace and enhance southwest Virginia’s growing status as a hub for outdoor recreation.

05/15/2022

Thank you to everyone that stopped by our booth at ! Learn more about some of the events happening at the at appalachiantrail.org/dtc.

05/14/2022