Moderate bike ride. 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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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 617 m for 72 m

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Start point

Parking

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4.91 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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7.76 km

Double Shoals Campground

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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 …

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9.00 km

Fries Junction Bridge

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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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10.1 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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19.4 km

Chestnut Creek Falls

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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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30.1 km

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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38.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.4 km

1.19 km

1.01 km

194 m

101 m

Surfaces

36.4 km

1.01 km

959 m

530 m

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Double Shoals Campground

Fries Junction Bridge

Historic Railroad Tunnel at Milepost 41

Chestnut Creek Falls

Fries Junction

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