Trail Days 2026 - Family Weekend
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🌿 DAMASCUS TRAIL DAYS WEEKEND – COME AS YOU ARE 🌿
This weekend is all about freedom, connection, and adventure. There’s no pressure, no rigid schedule—just a beautiful group of humans exploring one of our favorite trail towns together.
We’re hosting this so we can build community, show you around our beloved Damascus, and give you something deeper than just drinking (though hey… you can still do that too ).
👉 Do your own thing. Wander. Explore. Then come back and reconnect with us for dinners, camp vibes, and late-night magic.
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### 🏕️ FRIDAY – ARRIVAL + FREE DAY VIBES
Arrive early (9am preferred) and get settled at Tent City.
🎟️ Tent City Wristbands (cash only):
• Thursday: $20
• Friday: $15
• Saturday: $10
(Card available via QR code + $1 fee)
🚗 Parking:
• Onsite (if available): $30 weekend (cash)
• Public parking: FREE (but once you park… don’t move it 👀)
Friday is a FULL freedom day:
• Explore Trail Days events
• Live music + festival energy
• Swimming holes
• Wandering + relaxing
We’ll be setting up our community camp + cozy vibes by midday and letting the day unfold naturally. Come back to Tent City for night energy in the evening.
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### 🚲 SATURDAY – CREEPER TRAIL + WATER + NIGHT VIBES
We’re hitting the iconic VA Creeper Trail (Abingdon → Damascus)
🕥 Shuttle Time: 10:30 AM (must book ASAP)
Pricing:
• Shuttle (bring your own bike): $24.99
• Shuttle + bike rental: $43
Let me know ASAP if you’re biking so I can lock in reservations. Need to know by Friday, May 1st.
After the ride:
Swimming hole hang
Relax + regroup
Then back to Tent City for night energy
Think:
✨ Dancing
✨ Music
✨ Festival vibes
✨ Optional dress-up fun
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### 🐴 SUNDAY – WILD PONIES + HIKE
We’ll head out by 11:30 AM to
Grayson Highlands State Park
Get ready for one of the most magical experiences… WILD PONIES in the spring 🥹
Hike Details:
• Mileage: 5 miles
• Elevation: 858 ft
• Level: Moderate
• Family + kid friendly
🔗 Trail: Wilburn Ridge via Appalachian Trail
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### FOOD OPTIONS
Want us to handle food? We got you.
Food Package: $120 for the weekend
OR
Bring your own + do your thing
Just let us know your preference!
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FINAL NOTE
This weekend is about connection, adventure, and letting yourself just be.
Come solo, come with friends—either way, you’ll leave with a community.
We truly cannot wait to experience this with you.
Let’s make some magic in Damascus. ✨
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TRIP PARTICIPANT WAIVER OF LIABILITY I fully realize that this activity involves a risk of personal injury, property damage, or loss of my person or property. I hereby for myself, my heirs, executors and administrators, and same for persons with whom are in my party, waive and release any claims or rights against P.S. Hikers, all of its owners and coordinators for any and all injury, damages or loss to my person or property incurred during this activity. I also understand that organizers are not required, nor should it be assumed that they are CPR/First Aid/Wilderness Survival Certified and I am responsible for my own personal safety. Your RSVP indicates release of liability as indicated in the TRIP PARTICIPANT WAIVER OF LIABILITY above.”