TN/NC Section 1 Pictures - Milemarker 0.0 - 1.9

Damascus Mill - Water St.

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All pictures on this page are from the Virginia part of this section.

mm 0.0 Public parking, backpacker parking at Damascus Mill. Courtesy pjwetzel@gmail.com
mm 0.0 Public parking, backpacker parking at Damascus Mill.
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Looking east on Laurel Avenue (US 58) in Damascus, VA. This is the main street of the town. The AT follows it along the sidewalks. Taken from approx. mm 0.1. Note: Even though this is TN/NC Section 1, the first 3.5 miles are actually in Virginia. Courtesy dlcul@conncoll.edu
Looking east on Laurel Avenue (US 58) in Damascus, VA. This is the main street of the town. The AT follows it along the sidewalks. Taken from approx. mm 0.1. Note: Even though this is TN/NC Section 1, the first 3.5 miles are actually in Virginia.
Submitted by dlcul @ conncoll.edu

mm 0.1 Beaverdam Creek from the US 58 highway bridge which the AT crosses. This is on the west side of downtown Damascus. Courtesy dlcul@conncoll.edu
mm 0.1 Beaverdam Creek from the US 58 highway bridge which the AT crosses. This is on the west side of downtown Damascus.
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The Little Red Caboose in Damascus. The northbound AT crosses the Virginia Creeper Trail here for the first time. The Creeper is an old railroad bed which has been converted into a biking and hiking trail. Courtesy dlcul@conncoll.edu
The Little Red Caboose in Damascus. The northbound AT crosses the Virginia Creeper Trail here for the first time. The Creeper is an old railroad bed which has been converted into a biking and hiking trail.
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Gazebo in the Damascus Community Park. The AT follows a path through this park. Taken at approx. mm 0.2. Courtesy dlcul@conncoll.edu
Gazebo in the Damascus Community Park. The AT follows a path through this park. Taken at approx. mm 0.2.
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mm 0.4 The northbound trail reaches the west side of Damascus, which prides itself on being the friendliest trail town. The trail passes through this ceremonial arch in the town park welcoming them to Damascus. Courtesy dlcul@conncoll.edu
mm 0.4 The northbound trail reaches the west side of Damascus, which prides itself on being the friendliest trail town. The trail passes through this ceremonial arch in the town park welcoming them to Damascus.
Submitted by dlcul @ conncoll.edu

mm 0.4 Looking south from the Welcome to Damascus archway. The long term parking lot is on the left side of the picture. A new library has now been built just to the right. Courtesy dlcul@conncoll.edu
mm 0.4 Looking south from the Welcome to Damascus archway. The long term parking lot is on the left side of the picture.A new library has now been built just to the right.
Submitted by dlcul @ conncoll.edu

mm 0.5 AT southbound leaves Water St. in Damascus, enters woods. Courtesy pjwetzel@gmail.com
mm 0.5 AT southbound leaves Water St. in Damascus, enters woods.
Submitted by pjwetzel @ gmail.com