Backbone Rock Waterfall Tours

Be sure to bring your camera to capture the spectacular cascades of Backbone Rock Waterfall. If it's raging, you may be able to feel the mist on your skin.

This Shady Valley cascade of water is a good place to kick off your day of sightseeing. There's loads to see in the area, such as Virginia Creeper Damascus, Adventure Damascus, and Abingdon Vineyards. Wander around at your leisure at Backbone Rock Waterfall before making tracks to these other fine sights.

Popular places to visit

The Virginia Creeper Trail is a 34 mile Rails to Trails path that goes from White Top Station to Abingdon. Damascus is in the heart of this trail & is a wonderful place to catch a shuttle to the top and ride the 17 miles back down...especially for those of you with young children! The path crosses several bridges and roads and goes thru some of the areas most beautiful spots! http://www.vacreepertrail.com #railtotrail #rideabike #trail #vacreepertrail #damascusvirginia #weekendgetaway

Virginia Creeper Damascus

5/5(46 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Virginia Creeper Damascus, a lovely green space in Damascus. Experience the area's entertainment venues and opera house.

Virginia Creeper Damascus

Backbone Rock Recreation Area

Explore the great outdoors at Backbone Rock Recreation Area, a lovely green space in Shady Valley.

Backbone Rock Recreation Area

Damascus Visitor Center and Branch Library

Damascus Visitor Center and Branch Library is just one of the places to see in Damascus, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

Damascus Visitor Center and Branch Library

Damascus Town Park

Explore the great outdoors at Damascus Town Park, a lovely green space in Damascus. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

Damascus Town Park

Damascus Town Hall

Damascus Town Hall is just one of the places to see in Damascus, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

Damascus Town Hall

Triplett Mill

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Triplett Mill during your stay in Damascus. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

Triplett Mill

Best Lodging Options Near Backbone Rock Waterfall

Damascus Old Mill Inn
Damascus Old Mill Inn
3 out of 5
215 W Imboden St, Damascus, VA
Damascus Old Mill Inn
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Abingdon, VA
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Abingdon, VA
2.5 out of 5
940 E Main St, Abingdon, VA
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Abingdon, VA
Quality Inn & Suites Abingdon
Quality Inn & Suites Abingdon
2.5 out of 5
930 E Main St, I-81 & Highway 58, Abingdon, VA
Quality Inn & Suites Abingdon
Holiday Inn Express And Suites Abingdon by IHG
Holiday Inn Express And Suites Abingdon by IHG
2.5 out of 5
130 Cook Street, Abingdon, VA
Holiday Inn Express And Suites Abingdon by IHG
Comfort Suites Abingdon I-81
Comfort Suites Abingdon I-81
2.5 out of 5
1093 Ole Berry Rd, Abingdon, VA
Comfort Suites Abingdon I-81
Alpine Motel
Alpine Motel
2.5 out of 5
882 East Main Street, Abingdon, VA
Alpine Motel
Super 8 by Wyndham Abingdon VA
Super 8 by Wyndham Abingdon VA
2 out of 5
298 Towne Center Dr, Abingdon, VA
Super 8 by Wyndham Abingdon VA
The Inn at Abingdon
The Inn at Abingdon
2.5 out of 5
170 Jonesboro Rd, Abingdon, VA
The Inn at Abingdon
Courtyard by Marriott Bristol
Courtyard by Marriott Bristol
3 out of 5
3169 Linden Dr, Bristol, VA
Courtyard by Marriott Bristol
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