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

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

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

02:17

36.6km

300m

Cycling

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

Last updated: October 27, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

1

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

2

15.1 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 …

Tip by

3

18.2 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

4

19.7 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 …

Tip by

5

22.9 km

Hiwassee River Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Hiwassee River Bridge is one of three major bridges along the New River Trail. This is a 951-foot long trestle bridge that provides a crossing point over the New River and offers beautiful views along the way.

Tip by

6

23.2 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

7

30.0 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

B

36.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.4 km

132 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.5 km

163 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (640 m)

Lowest point (570 m)

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Thursday 5 November

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82 %

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