Damascus Va Appalachian Trail 2024. Once a struggling mountain community, the town of damascus, virginia has become an inseparable part of the appalachian trail’s identity. We got a ride to damascus late friday morning and arrived in the early afternoon.

The appalachian trail days festival is the biggest event of the year in damascus and the world’s largest celebration of the appalachian trail and hiker culture! Scroll down for a quick visual tour of damascus.