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Draper Mercantile Trading – New River Bridge loop from New River Trail Parking

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Draper Mercantile Trading – New River Bridge loop from New River Trail Parking

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Draper Mercantile Trading – New River Bridge loop from New River Trail Parking

02:42

40.9km

350m

Cycling

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: June 30, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4 m

New River Trail and Dora Trail Junction Parking Lot

Highlight • Parking

This small gravel parking lot is the northern terminus of The New River Trail and an entrance point for the Dora Trail. Both trails are paved and signage in the lot denotes the required parking fees.

Tip by

6.64 km

Draper Mercantile Trading

Highlight • Restaurant

An excellent stop for second breakfast or any meal. Located on the Transamerica Bicycle Route and adjacent to the New River Trail in Draper, VA.

Tip by

15.3 km

Junction with Hoover Mountain Bike Complex

Highlight • MTB Park

The Hoover Mountain Bike Complex has over three miles of trails open to hikers and mountain bikers, all rated easy or moderate. These trails explore what was once a mining area used by Hoover Color Corporation and have informational signage about the area's past. You'll see colorful rock walls and mountain vistas. The trails in this park can make for a fun detour and a change of pace if you choose to add them to an adventure along the paved New River Trail.

Tip by

18.4 km

Big Reed Trestle

Highlight • Bridge

With views of distant mountains to the south and the serene waters of the New River beneath you, this wooden bridge can be a good spot to stop and soak up some of the beauty of the trail.

Tip by

20.5 km

New River Trail State Park

Nature Reserve

24.1 km

Whistle Stop Inn

Highlight • Rest Area

The Whistle Stop Inn is a small, one-unit, nightly rental that is just steps away from New River Trail. The building was originally used as the city of Allisonia's train station in the late 1800's. It sleeps 2 to 4 people and can be reserved through New River Retreat's website.

Tip by

27.7 km

New River Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This bridge was built over 100 years ago to take people across the Hiwassee River. It lies on the New River Trail.

Tip by

40.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.5 km

4.22 km

134 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.5 km

4.22 km

177 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (640 m)

Lowest point (570 m)

Weather

Today

Wednesday 8 July

29°C

19°C

92 %

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New River Trail and Dora Trail Junction Parking Lot

Draper Mercantile Trading

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