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Virginia
Multi-Sport Tour
A multi-sport active vacation for all ability levels featuring great biking and hiking along the hills and trails of scenic southwest Virginia. |
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Day 1: We meet in historic Abingdon, Virginia at the elegant Summerfield Inn. Abingdon was the first incorporated English speaking settlement in the Mississippi basin and became a major distribution point for mail and supplies on "The Great Road" west. Optional activities include a guided bike ride on the Creeper Trail, or a walking tour of the historic downtown district. After hors d’eourves and happy hour, we will dine as a group on the gourmet offerings of a local favorite restaurant. Included in your tour price is a performance after dinner at the historic Barter Theatre just a few steps away (schedule permitting.) Read more about the Barter, the State Theatre of Virginia, here. Day 2: During our short morning shuttle, we will go over rail trail biking safety and etiquette as we make our way toward the New River Trail, a 57 mile former railroad bed. On the trail, we will pass through attractive woodlands, pasture lands, and towering river bluffs as we bike beside the gentle currents of one of the oldest rivers in North America. A catered picnic lunch awaits midday at the site of a turn of the century iron mining town, now a historic site. After lunch we continue across numerous wooden trestles and through some short tunnels. A brief shuttle ends the day as we settle in at River House, our home for the next two nights. Relax on the porch or swim in the river prior to dining at the renowned restaurant at River House. 
Day 3: We take a break from the bike today
and explore the scenic beauty of southwest Virginia on foot. We hike today in the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, enjoying the rugged alpine scenery and panoramic views of the valleys below. Numerous mountain "balds" offer 360
degree views of the majestic
southern Appalachian peaks. We picnic today near a rebuilt homestead
site, complete with log cabins, a spring-house and cane mill offering a
glimpse into life during pioneer days. After a short afternoon hike, we
make our way back to River House, where the remainder of the afternoon
is yours to enjoy tubing in the river, croquet on the lawn, rocking on
the porch or exploring the extensive 180 acre grounds of River House.
Schedule permitting, you may also indulge in a massage by a renowned
area massage therapist.
Day 4: Our final day together finds us biking along the famous Virginia Creeper Trail, a 34 mile trail marking the quintessential mountain railroad route. On the path of the old Virginia & Carolina Railroad, the Creeper courses downhill across numerous trestles and bridges through the mountains to Damascus. Along the way we pass deep woods, small farms and clear, fast streams. After Damascus, the scenery includes more farmland and mountain meadows. We'll bike past the trailhead in downtown Abingdon to the inn just a few blocks away. A final catered lunch and showers await prior to saying farewell.
Extending Your Stay: I f you prefer to add another night's stay (or more) to your visit either before or after our tour, simply let us know, and we will help make the arrangements for you. There is a lot to see and do in the Virginia Highlands.
Call 888.251.3206 (local number is 336.794.1054) or click here to make your reservation today! |
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Carolina
Tailwinds P.O. Box 24716 Winston-Salem, NC 27114-4716
888.251.3206 or 336.794.1054 |
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