RECONSTRUCTION AND RECOVERY
OF THE VIRGINIA CREEPER TRAIL

On September 27 2024 Hurricane Helene, in addition to wrecking multiple communities throughout the Southeast,
destroyed 19 trestles, damaged several more and tore up miles of surface on Virginia's famous and beloved Creeper Trail.
This website provides a local perspective of the Damascus-Whitetop corridor and the significance of the trail to our area.
Photos show a work in progress. This is not the final version.

OFFICIAL OPENING DATE - MARCH 31, 2027 - USFS

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New Activity

Pouring the concrete deck on Bridge 22

A flyover of Bridge 22 near Straight Branch where the first concrete deck is being installed. 7-15-26

Trestle 38 Partially Demolished

Trestle 38 at Creek Junction is being partially demolished to add new supports and new decking. Drone video taken 3-14-26.

Creeper Trail recovery
documented by local residents

Shorts by Curated Properties


Videos by Beautiful Virginia

Link to Kiewit's Official
Creeper Trail Recovery Website

Kiewit Project Data

Kiewit Staff Count: 66

Kiewit Craft Count: 121

Subcontractors: 29 (232)

On-site Equipment: 239 pieces

68 Pickup Trucks
20 excavators
6 Cranes
10 Track Trucks (Panther)
4 Tractors

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Bridge 29 is installed!

Bridge 29 near Taylor's Valley - Drone flyover

Link to drone videos page


Link to drone videos page

Bridges and trestles destroyed or damaged.


Access to the Creeper Trail for reconstruction crews.

Click on the maps for a larger image.