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Horseback Riding at New River Trail State Park

176 Orphanage Dr.
Foster Falls, VA 24360

Latitude: 36.884589

Longitude: -80.852549

Horse rentals available. Call Foster Falls Livery, (276) 699-2460, for rates and reservations. Also, the park has bridle trails, and hitching posts are available at Cliffview Campground for overnight guests. No stalls or covered area for horses. Horse trailers for day-use access must be parked at the Allisonia, Cliffview, Draper, Fries, Pulaski and Jackson Ferry Horse Complex near Foster Falls.

Horseback Riding Trails At New River Trail State Park

New River Trail

The New River Trail is 57 miles in length, and is accessible in Galax, Foster Falls, Shot Tower Historic Park, and at many other points between here and the two other terminus at Pulaski/Xaloy and Fries. Please check specific sections of the trail for detailed access information and locations. The trail is surfaced with fine gravel and earth and is fairly smooth, allowing an easy passage for hikers, bikers, and horseback riders. The trail is handicap accessible although those in wheelchairs may require some assistance at times.

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Length: 57.0
Difficulty: Easy
Surface: Gravel, Earth, Bridges

Horseback Riding Amenities At New River Trail State Park

Foster Falls Historical Area

Visitors to Foster Falls can see remains of an old railroad and iron furnace historic village; Barns, sheds, mills, general store, furnace and train depot are all that remain. Foster Falls Furnace still stands as a symbol of the iron Industry that used to dominate the area. Foster Falls is also the site of campgrounds, picnic areas, shelters, playground, amphitheater, two boat ramps, as well as horse, canoe and bike livery. Visitors may rent canoes, kayaks, and tubes to float and paddle along the New River. Horse livery operates guided horse rides and pony rides for children under the ages of 11.

Season/Hours: All Year/Call Park (276) 699-6778
Fee: Park Fees
Location:36° 53.0400 -80° 51.5050

Other Activities At New River Trail State Park: Hiking, Biking, Boating and Water Sports, Camping, Fishing, Gifts and Shopping, Hunting, Picnicking, Educational Activities, Hiking, Biking, Boating and Water Sports, Camping, Fishing, Gifts and Shopping, Hunting, Picnicking, Educational Activities and Canoeing and Kayaking

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