Bike loop from U.S. 221 Drive-in Campground
Bike loop from U.S. 221 Drive-in Campground
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Bike loop from U.S. 221 Drive-in Campground
01:18
20.0km
250m
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: August 13, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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554 m
New River State Park (U.S. 221 Access)
Highlight • River
New River State Park straddles Alleghany and Ashe Counties in far northwestern North Carolina and protects a 30-mile stretch of the New River. The park spans nearly 3,000 acres across several access areas, with most reachable by car and some only by water. The U.S. 221 Access Area houses the main office, a visitor center, the park's only drive-in campground, picnic spots, a boat launch, and river access. This part of the park also features several hiking trails that wind through lush forests and along the riverbank. River Run Trail and the Hickory Trail are the two primary trails here, and they actually connect to each other to make a nice loop.
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20.0 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
16.2 km
3.60 km
119 m
104 m
Surfaces
11.7 km
8.18 km
119 m
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Elevation
Highest point (880 m)
Lowest point (780 m)
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