New River Trail State Park (Foster Falls access)
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World / United States / Virginia
park, rail-trail, state park
A 57 mile linear Virginia State Park along the New River open to hiking, biking, and horseback riding. It primarily follows an old Norfolk Southern railway right of way. Fishing, camping, mountain biking, and boating are also available. The park headquarters is located in Foster Falls and most amenities are located there.
The park primarily follows an old Norfolk Southern railway right of way. It first opened in 1987 and was completed in the late 1990s.
www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/new-river-trail
The park primarily follows an old Norfolk Southern railway right of way. It first opened in 1987 and was completed in the late 1990s.
www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/new-river-trail
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_River_Trail_State_Park
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Coordinates: 36°54'12"N 80°50'11"W
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