Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 24, 2026

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Mount Rogers National Recreation Area

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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208 m

Foster Falls

Highlight • Rest Area

Recreation area located at the midpoint of the New River Trail. The gift shop sells cold drinks. There is a campground adjacent to the river. Canoe rentals as well as horse rides are available as well.

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7.61 km

Tunnel through the mountain

Highlight • Structure

This blasted-stone tunnel 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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12.9 km

Ivanhoe Access Point

Highlight • Rest Area

The Ivanhoe Access Point offers public restrooms, potable water, and a covered picnic shelter.

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23.8 km

Byllesby Reservoir

Lake

25.8 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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26.0 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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27.2 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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36.4 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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72.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

59.8 km

12.7 km

367 m

Surfaces

59.8 km

12.9 km

174 m

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Highest point (680 m)

Lowest point (590 m)

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