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Galax – Chestnut Creek Falls loop from Hickory Flat

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Galax – Chestnut Creek Falls loop from Hickory Flat

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Galax – Chestnut Creek Falls loop from Hickory Flat

01:45

22.4km

250m

Cycling

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

Last updated: November 3, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

1

6.33 km

Galax

Highlight • Settlement

Galax is a town of music and movement. The New River Trail and the New River run through town and provide recreation and year-long entertainment. In terms of music, Felts …

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2

7.27 km

New River Trail State Park Galax Access Area

Highlight • Parking

This gravel parking lot is the southern terminus of New River Trail State Park. This lot has a public non-flushing toilet and a historical train caboose. There is a self-pay …

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3

7.30 km

New River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The River Trail in Southwest Virginia, known as the New River Trail, holds the title as one of America's top rail trails, earning recognition as an official National Recreation Trail …

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4

10.8 km

New River Trail State Park Cliffview Access Area

Highlight • Rest Area

The New River Trail State Park Cliff View Access area offers a picnic shelter, parking, and has a potable water source.

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5

15.8 km

Chestnut Creek Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

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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B

22.4 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.69 km

7.71 km

2.45 km

2.07 km

295 m

162 m

Surfaces

9.98 km

9.31 km

2.92 km

162 m

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Highest point (820 m)

Lowest point (670 m)

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Thursday 5 November

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14°C

83 %

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