New River Trail State Park
New River Trail State Park, Rail trail and state park in southwestern Virginia, United States.
The New River Trail extends 57 miles through forests and fields, following an old railroad bed alongside the ancient New River waterway.
Norfolk Southern Corporation transferred the railroad corridor to Virginia in 1986, leading to the establishment of the state park in 1987.
The Mark E Hufeisen Horse Complex within the park hosts regional equestrian competitions and educational programs throughout the year.
Visitors access the trail through multiple entry points including Foster Falls, which offers bicycle rentals, boat launches, and camping facilities.
The trail system incorporates two tunnels and thirty bridges, including a 950-foot-long trestle at Hiwassee crossing the New River.
Location: Virginia
Inception: 1987
Website: https://dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/new-river-trail
GPS coordinates: 36.88472,-80.85250
Latest update: May 11, 2025 20:31
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