Double Shoals Campground – Fries Junction Bridge loop from Fries

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Double Shoals Campground – Fries Junction Bridge loop from Fries

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Double Shoals Campground – Fries Junction Bridge loop from Fries

02:04

23.3km

100m

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

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 620 m for 72 m

After 22.6 km for 72 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.92 km

Fries Section of the New River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The New River Trail is a 57.5 mile long trail from Pulaski to Galax. It is crushed limestone and has a fairly gentle gradient. It is a popular trail, so …

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7.77 km

Double Shoals Campground

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This primitive campground, located at the P-40 mile marker of the Fries branch of the New River Trail, offers two sites on a first-come-first-served basis. The campground operates on an …

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9.00 km

Fries Junction Bridge

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Fries Junction Bridge is the longest and highest bridge along New River Trail State Park. This bridge has you crossing the New River from over a thousand feet above.

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11.9 km

Byllesby Reservoir

Lake

13.9 km

Fries Junction is the perfect spot for a break. There are seats, shaded areas and a restroom. There is also a junction where the New River Trail Splits and continues on two different sides of New River.

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14.0 km

Fries Section of the New River Trail

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The Fries Section of the New River Trail starts in town and travels for 5.5 miles until its intersection with the main New River trail at Fries Junction. Like the …

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