New River Bridge – Draper Mercantile Trading loop from Pilgrims Rest Church

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New River Bridge – Draper Mercantile Trading loop from Pilgrims Rest Church

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New River Bridge – Draper Mercantile Trading loop from Pilgrims Rest Church

02:49

43.9km

390m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

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4.45 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.

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4.76 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.

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11.5 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.

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22.0 km

Jackson Park Inn

Highlight • Rest Area

Excellent Inn in Pulaski at the northern end of the New River Trail.

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43.9 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.8 km

6.52 km

5.46 km

2.11 km

676 m

207 m

140 m

Surfaces

38.1 km

3.74 km

2.05 km

< 100 m

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Weather

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Thursday 5 November

23°C

14°C

82 %

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