New River Trail - Foster Fall access point
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fatcat161
N 36° 53.067 W 080° 51.359
17S E 512833 N 4082063
Located in Foster Falls Va, off US Highway 52.
Waymark Code: WM6FJ6
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 05/26/2009
Views: 6
This is a 57-mile long state park that follows an abandoned railroad right-of-way. There are several entrances into this park. The park meanders through Grayson, Carroll, Wythe and Pulaski counties in southwestern Virginia and parallels the scenic and historic New River for 39 miles.
The New River is one of the world's oldest rivers and among a handful of rivers flowing north.
Park/Trail features:
Two tunnels: 135 feet and 193 feet long
Three major bridges: Hiwasee - 951 feet; Ivanhoe - 670 feet; Fries Junction - 1,089 feet
Nearly 30 smaller bridges and trestles
A shot tower used more than 200 years ago to make ammunition
This access point is also the park headquarters.
Trailhead/trail website: [Web Link]
Trail allowances or restrictions:
Hicking/Walking, Horses, Bicycles, Pets are allowed.
Trail type: gravel
Parking: Not Listed
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