New River Trail State Park is looking for volunteers for a trail clean up in recognition of Stewardship Virginia. The event will take place April 6, 2012 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Riding along the New River Trail
This year, we will be concentrating our efforts on a small section of trail between Allisonia and Big Reed trestle. Those wishing to participate should be at Foster Falls no later than 9:45 a.m. We will be shuttling all volunteers to and from the location of the clean up.
This is a 57-mile long state park that follows an abandoned railroad right-of-way. There are several entrances into this park. The park meanders through Grayson, Carroll, Wythe and Pulaski counties in southwestern Virginia and parallels the scenic and historic New River for 39 miles. This park is part of the Rails to Trails Program as it was donated to the state by Norfolk Southern Railroad when the railroad discontinued the line and removed the tracks. This park also serves as a link to numerous other outdoor recreational areas, including a town park in Fries, Mt. Rogers National Recreational Area, the Dannelly Fitness Complex in Galax, four Department of Game and Inland Fisheries boat launches and Shot Tower Historical State Park. New River Trail is minutes from Claytor Lake State Park. This unique park features 57 miles of continuous trail.
For more information about this event please call the park office at (276) 699-6778.
Enjoy the day on the New River Trail
Click here for a map of the entire trail system (PDF), here for a map of the northern section or here for a map of the southern section.
New River Trail State Park, 176 Orphanage Dr., Foster Falls, VA 24360; Phone: (276) 699-6778; email: newrivertrail. Learn more about park offerings by calling 1-800-933-PARK or email resvs.
Overnight reservations can also be made by calling 1-800-933-PARK (7275) or by booking on line.
