[Code 1985, § 21-1(b) — (d)]
(a)
The purpose of this article is to jointly enunciate the public policies
of the governing bodies of the Towns of Abingdon and Damascus as to
the operation of the Virginia Creeper Trail and the manner of use
of such trail by the public.
(b)
It is hereby agreed that ownership of such trail is held jointly
by the Towns of Abingdon and Damascus and that such trail will be
developed largely under the supervision of the Town of Abingdon and
maintained by the Town of Abingdon, or by such other entity as may
be jointly agreed upon by both parties.
(c)
Enforcement of this article will be carried out by the police departments
of the Town of Abingdon and the Town of Damascus, as well as by the
county sheriff's department.
[Code 1985, § 21-2]
The Virginia Creeper Trail is hereby established for the use
of the general public; provided, that the limitations and regulations
established in this chapter are observed by all users.
[Code 1985, § 21-3; Ord. of 3-6-2000; Ord. of 1-4-2010, eff. 2-4-2010]
(a)
There shall be no motorized vehicles allowed upon the Virginia Creeper
Trail, with the following exceptions:
(1)
Vehicles belonging to the Town of Abingdon and the Town of Damascus
and the county, their successors and assigns, as may be necessary
for law enforcement, maintenance or other official and authorized
use.
(2)
Vehicles of persons owning lands adjacent to such trail who
may have need to cross such trail from time to time. Such exemption
shall be limited to periodic crossing and use of the trail only by
such persons and not for travel upon such trail.
(3)
Electrically powered wheelchairs operated by handicapped persons
at their own risk.
(b)
No firearms shall be discharged upon such trail.
(c)
No alcoholic beverages shall be carried in an open container or consumed
upon such trail.
(d)
Camping on the trail shall be allowed only in areas of such trail
as shall be designated by an appropriate sign or marker.
[Code 1985, § 21-4]
