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Due to the expected impact of the winter storm, all Virginia State Park overnight facilities will be closed from Friday, Jan. 23 through Tuesday, Jan. 27. This decision is based on the forecast for unsafe conditions and potential power outages. For updates click here.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: March 20, 2025
Contact: Starr Anderson, Public Relations and Marketing Specialist, 540-460-1540, starr.anderson@dcr.virginia.gov
New River Trail State Park continues restoration progress following Hurricane Helene damage
(Editors: Follow this link to download an image. Photo caption: New River Trail Map March 2025)
MAX MEADOWS, Va. – New River Trail State Park is making steady progress in reopening sections of the trail that sustained significant damage during Hurricane Helene.
Park staff, contractors and volunteers have been working diligently to repair the impacted areas, ensuring the popular trail can once again be enjoyed by visitors.
While some sections of the trail remain closed for safety reasons and repairs, several key portions have already reopened to the public:
Work to address flood damage continues from Fries Junction to Byllesby Dam; however, park leaders expect these sections of the trail to open by May 1.
Additional surface work will be required along the trail in the future, which will require one-to-two-day temporary closures. Advance notices will be posted on the park’s website.
For more information and updates on trail conditions, visit virginiastateparks.gov/new-river-trail or call 276-699-6778.
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Virginia State Parks are managed by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation. For more information about Virginia State Parks’ activities and amenities or to reserve one of the more than 1,800 campsites or 300 climate-controlled cabins, call the Virginia State Parks Reservation Center at 800-933-PARK or visit virginiastateparks.gov.
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