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Foster Falls – Tunnel through the mountain loop from New River Trail State Park

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Foster Falls – Tunnel through the mountain loop from New River Trail State Park

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Foster Falls – Tunnel through the mountain loop from New River Trail State Park

02:17

25.7km

190m

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: November 3, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

208 m

Foster Falls

Highlight • Rest Area

Recreation area located at the midpoint of the New River Trail. The gift shop sells cold drinks. There is a campground adjacent to the river. Canoe rentals as well as horse rides are available as well.

Tip by

2

2.55 km

Jackson Ferry Shot Tower

Highlight • Monument

Within Shot Tower State Park, along New River Trail, you can climb to the top of the historic, 75-foot-tall Jackson Ferry Shot Tower. This structure was originally built over 200 years ago to produce munitions for the area's early settlers. Visitors can take a ranger-led or self-guided tour through the area for free.

Tip by

3

7.61 km

Tunnel through the mountain

Highlight • Structure

This blasted-stone tunnel is one of two tunnels along the New River Trail. These tunnels make evident the history of this area- the trail was constructed on an abandoned railway right-of-way.

Tip by

4

12.9 km

Ivanhoe Access Point

Highlight • Rest Area

The Ivanhoe Access Point offers public restrooms, potable water, and a covered picnic shelter.

Tip by

B

25.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.5 km

4.79 km

384 m

Surfaces

20.5 km

5.04 km

128 m

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Wednesday 4 November

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