Biking the Virginia Creeper Trail | Road Scholar

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Doug – Class of 2025 | Silverthorne, CO

There wasn't as much biking as I thought there would be. But what it lacked in biking it more than made up for in socializing fun. I had a blast interacting with the group, doing fun things in the area.

— Review left November 16, 2025

Mary – Class of 2003 | Huntersville, NC

Justin Harris was a capable and caring trip leader. Very good conventional bikes provided and beautiful trips on lower section of Virginia Creeper Trail, Mendota Trail, plus road biking on county roads. Note, though that the top section of the Virginia Creeper trail was destroyed by Hurricane Helene--likely to reopen in 2 years. Terrific show at Barter Theater as a grand send off!

— Review left April 19, 2025

Kathleen – Class of 2016 | White, NH

This is a wonderful trip!! The scenery was beautiful. The staff was great. The food was varied and delicious and the accommodations were spotless. A trip I will long remember.

— Review left April 29, 2024

Patricia – Class of 2023 | Troy, MI

This was my first trip with Road Scholar and I was disappointed. There was no leader from Road Scholar on this trip. We checked in to the program on the first day by a representative from 4 H. That person was absent until the last morning of the trip. The 4 H facility was as described which was very basic. There were no towels supplied to us after the first day of check in. There was no one at the facility to assist us. The food and its preparation was poor. The food was described as farm to table but there were no fresh fruits or vegtables. The menu was simple and poorly prepared. In contrast the bike outfitters were outstanding. The trails were as described. The bikes were good and appropriate for the trails. They went out of their way to show us more of the local area since no one from Road Scholar was there. I would not recommed this trip as it is currently.

— Review left October 10, 2023

Reply from Road Scholar

Dear Patricia, Unfortunately, due to various factors, including illness of the original group leader, we agree that your program departure did not live up to Road Scholar standards. We pride ourselves on offering educational adventures of the highest quality, and when we don’t meet those expectations it’s important that we make it up to our participants. We are making some necessary improvements to this program and will be contacting you directly. We are sorry this was your first experience and hope you consider giving us another try. Sincerely, Road Scholar

Carl – Class of 1999 | Colorado Springs, CO

A great bicycling adventure in a beautiful area of our country - the food was well prepared and delicious, the staff was very helpful and accommodating. The facility was very nice and comfortable. We enjoyed the stay. Carolyn Myers - from Colorado

— Review left October 5, 2019

Karen – Class of 2017 | Caledonia, MI

I have thoroughly enjoyed several Road Scholar trips but this was the first one I joined which was dedicated to biking. While very athletic, I was at the low end of biking experience compared to the other group members. Everyone was very helpful and encouraging and the tour leaders worked hard to make sure everyone enjoyed each day. The accomodations are basic but for me were comfortable and perfectly adequate. The group meals were always fun and the food was very good and plentiful. This trip is a great way to explore a very beautiful part of the world and an interesting blend of physical activity and cultural experiences.

— Review left June 11, 2019

Rosalie – Class of 2003 | Massillon, OH

This program is one of the better ones we have attended. It offered a nice variety of activities; not only biking.

— Review left June 3, 2019

Dorean – Class of 2010 | Lake Pleasant, NY

This program is a wonderful bargain. I really appreciate how the cost is kept low, but the program is of good quality. The biking was great and expertly organizes the extra activities very interesting and the show at the theater fantastic. The whole group had a great time.

— Review left May 20, 2019

Gloria – Class of 2019 | Troy, MI

Great biking trails, great staff with Road Scholar and the Sundog rental organization, great people on the trip, and great food. This trip exceeded my expectations for the first trip we have taken. And I plan to do more. (That said, I did have a flat tire happen on the last 1 mile of trip on the last day unfortunately and would have liked to have ridden that last mile back to Damascus; they came out shortly after someone reported where I was, though. all in all a wonderful time. )

— Review left May 8, 2019

Mary – Class of 2017 | North Charleston, SC

Gorgeous rides on an old rail trail. Great for the beginner and expert. Rental bikes are very comfortable.

— Review left May 4, 2019

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