Due to the expected impact of the winter storm, all Virginia State Park overnight facilities will be closed from Friday, Jan. 23 through Sunday, Jan. 25. This decision is based on the forecast for unsafe conditions and potential power outages. For updates click here.

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Visit 32 Bridges, 4 Counties, 2 Tunnels at New River Trail – Part 1

By Maggi TinsleyPosted August 17, 2022
New River Trail State Park's 57-mile length makes it worthy of three separate blog posts. First up, the southern section that runs from Galax to the midpoint of Foster Falls.
view from a bridge on the New River Trail

9 Great Rail Trails in Virginia

By Shellie AnnePosted March 25, 2021
Take in the beautiful Virginia countryside as you ride the former rails on our state's rail-trails. Two of the longest are scenic Virginia State Parks.
Abandoned rail lines converted into trails for hiking, biking, equestrian use (New River Trail State Park)

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