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Chestnut Creek Falls – Fries Junction loop from Fries

Chestnut Creek Falls – Fries Junction loop from Fries

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Chestnut Creek Falls – Fries Junction loop from Fries

03:14

39.3km

230m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.05 km for 72 m

After 38.6 km for 72 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

397 m

Fries

Highlight • Settlement

Fries, established in 1900 and pronounced "freeze," sits on the banks of the New River and is popular amongst recreationalists. The New River Trail State Park, extending for 57 miles, begins in downtown Fries.

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2

5.35 km

Fries Section of the New River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The New River Trail is a 57.5 mile long trail from Pulaski to Galax. It is crushed limestone and has a fairly gentle gradient. It is a popular trail, so …

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3

8.20 km

Double Shoals Campground

Highlight • Rest Area

This primitive campground, located at the P-40 mile marker of the Fries branch of the New River Trail, offers two sites on a first-come-first-served basis. The campground operates on an …

Tip by

4

9.43 km

Fries Junction Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Fries Junction Bridge is the longest and highest bridge along New River Trail State Park. This bridge has you crossing the New River from over a thousand feet above.

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5

10.6 km

Historic Railroad Tunnel at Milepost 41

Highlight • Historical Site

This is one of two tunnels along the New River Trail. These tunnels make evident the history of this area- the trail was constructed on an abandoned railway right-of-way.

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6

19.9 km

Chestnut Creek Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Chestnut Creek Falls is a small but beautiful waterfall on Chestnut Creek and can be seen from the New River Trail.

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7

30.5 km

Fries Junction

Highlight • Trail

Fries Junction is the perfect spot for a break. There are seats, shaded areas and a restroom. There is also a junction where the New River Trail Splits and continues on two different sides of New River.

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39.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.5 km

1.41 km

263 m

143 m

Surfaces

37.5 km

1.04 km

507 m

263 m

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