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A Rails to Trails route that follows the New River and crosses through four different counties.


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Map Key

51.9

Miles

83.5

KM

Doubletrack

2,409' 734 m

High

1,862' 568 m

Low

2,089' 637 m

Up

2,511' 765 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

13%

Max Grade (7°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Unknown

Description

The New River Trail is a hard packed gravel doubletrack that follows the old route of the North Carolina Branch of the Norfolk & Western Railroad from Galax to Pulaski.

Along the trail, you'll pass over several old railroad trusses and under two tunnels. There are several access points and restrooms along the trail. Be cautious as the trail is shared with hikers and horseback riders.

If you are interested in touring/bikepacking, the state park offers four primitive campgrounds: Cliffview, Millrace, Baker Island and Double Shoals. For accurate information on each campground visit the Virginia State Parks website.

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Shared By:

J.d. McNoldy

Trail Ratings

  4.1 from 12 votes

#1

in Galax

#7935

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  4.1 from 12 votes
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Trail Rankings

#1

in Galax

#190

in Virginia

#7,935

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Photos

Bikepacking in the Blue Ridge Mountains | New River Trail
Nov 25, 2020 near Woodlawn, VA
Tunnel on New River Trail
Jun 3, 2019 near Galax, VA
Dam... @ Buck
Sep 11, 2023 near Galax, VA
Crossing the Hiwassee Trestle across the New River.
May 30, 2017 near Pulaski, VA
Heading to the Hiwassee Trestle
Nov 4, 2019 near Pulaski, VA
Stopping in Allisonia at the Whistle Stop Inn
Nov 4, 2019 near Pulaski, VA

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