Trail Guide

Newest Top picks Under $200

Appalachian Trail Virginia: Damascus to Harpers Ferry Planning Guide

Virginia holds a quarter of the Appalachian Trail: 556 miles from Damascus to Harpers Ferry. Permits, the 2026 detours, water, mileage by section, resupply, gear and the Virginia Blues, checked October 17, 2026.

Brooke Wilder 63 min read

Get one honest gear take every Friday.

One email a week: new reviews, one gear pick with my reasoning, and nothing sponsored. Confirm your address and you get my printable 2-page backpacking gear checklist.

You'll get a confirmation link first, and nothing else arrives until you click it. Every email has a one-click unsubscribe. How your email is handled