Whitetop Station Visitor Center
Area Status: Closed
Whitetop Station is a great starting point for an exciting bike ride down the Virginia Creeper Trail. Whitetop Station is a visitor center that shares the story of the local train history and mountain community through displays of historic photos and memorabilia. The current building, constructed in 2000, replaces the original train station that sat atop the highest point on the Abingdon Branch of the Norfolk and Western Rail Lines until it was abandoned in 1977.
At a Glance
Operational Hours: | 9:00 am to 3:00 pm |
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Rentals & Guides: | Virginia Creeper Trail Shuttles: |
Fees: | No Fee |
Permit Info: | Commercial shuttles must have a special use permit. |
Closest Towns: | Whitetop, VA |
Water: | Drinking water seasonally available |
Restroom: | Flush toilets seasonally available |
Operated By: | Mount Rogers National Recreation Area: 800-628-7202 |
General Information
Directions: From US Hwy 58: Travel east from Abingdon into Grayson County. Turn right on VA Route 726 and head south toward the North Carolina border. You will see the parking area off of 726.Activities
Mountain Biking
Day Hiking
Viewing Scenery
Interpretive Areas
Visitor Centers
Picnicking
No. of Sites | Picnicking sites available |
Reservation Info | No Reservations Required |
Scenic Driving
Alerts & Warnings
- Effective July 1, 2022, Virginia law permits hunting on Sunday
- Offices on George Washington and Jefferson National Forests Open to the Public
- Bolar Mountain Recreation Area Summer Schedule Delayed
- Bolar Flat Day Use Area at Lake Moomaw Closed for Public Health and Safety
- Grindstone camping limited in 2022
- Temp Closure: Rocky Run ATV trail, Second Mountain, Long Run Road
- Some roads and trails closed in Rockingham County VA and Pendleton County WV