New River Trail State Park - Department of Conservation and …
WEBMay 3, 2024 · New River Trail is a 57-mile linear park that follows an abandoned railroad right-of-way. The park parallels the scenic and historic New River for 39 miles and passes through four counties and the city of Galax.
New River Trail: A 57-Mile Rail-Trail in SW Virginia
WEBJun 21, 2023 · The 57-mile New River Trail is the centerpiece of New River Trail State Park, a scenic linear park in Southwest Virginia.
New River Trail, Virginia - 142 Reviews, Map - AllTrails
WEBThis is a popular trail for birding, camping, and fishing, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash. • New River Trail …
New River Trail State Park | Virginia Trails | TrailLink
WEBSouthwest Virginia’s New River Trail is one of America’s premier rail-trails; the U.S. Department of the Interior even designated it an official National Recreation Trail in 2002. The trail also functions as a linear state park running along the New River through Grayson, Carroll, Wythe, and Pulaski Counties.
10 Must-Dos When Visiting New River Trail State Park - Go Hike …
WEBJul 17, 2023 · The New River Trail touches or is a stone’s throw from such notable towns as Wytheville, Draper, Pulaski, Max Meadows, Fries and Galax. It’s an amazing rail-trail – the longest rail-trail in Virginia – but for those who want the highlights, I’m here for you. #1: Draper Mercantile.
Virginia’s New River Trail State Park - Rails to Trails Conservancy
WEBJul 13, 2015 · Nestled in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Highlands, the New River Trail State Park offers 57 miles of green. With most of the trail running under a lush canopy of trees, and the presence of two invitingly dark tunnels, the low-grade, crushed-stone trail provides a pleasant summer ride.
Visit 32 Bridges, 4 Counties, 2 Tunnels at New River Trail – Part 1
WEBAug 17, 2022 · Whether you want to hike, bike, or even ride a horse, New River Trail State Park is ready for you and comfortable for visitors of all ages and abilities. Most of the trail is shaded, and its grade is gently sloped.
New River Trail State Park - Virginia is for Lovers
WEBA "Rails to Trails" project, the New River Trail State Park winds through Grayson, Carroll, Wythe and Pulaski counties in southwestern Virginia and parallels the scenic and historic New River for 39 miles. Hiking, biking, horseback riding and boating enthusiast welcome!
New River Trail State Park – Galax | Virginia DWR
WEBThis site marks the beginning of the New River Trail. The entire trail runs along the New River for 57 miles to Pulaski. For a large part of this journey, the trail follows the disused Norfolk & Western railroad bed, making it an ideal …
WEBDIFFICULTY SCALE. EASY - From .5 to 1 mile; grades are short, typically fewer than 100 feet and less than 10 percent of the trail length; easily accomplished by all users, including the elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities, with little risk of injury or fatigue.