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Haunted History: Ivanhoe, VA
Where
New River Trail State Park, 116 Orphanage Dr., Max Meadows, VA 24360.
Ivanhoe Car Parking Lot - 356 Riverview Rd. Ivanhoe, Va 24350
When
Oct. 17, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Join us for a lantern-lit walk along the New River Trail in Ivanhoe, VA with a very special guest and author Patty Elton. Patty authored the book Ghostly Tales of Selected Virginia State Parks, but she also has some personally spooky stories of her own taking place right in Ivanhoe!
Registration is required, so please call the park office at 276-699-6778 to sign up. Please meet at the Ivanhoe Access parking lot, dress for the weather, and wear sturdy shoes. You should expect to walk on crushed gravel, uneven terrain, and in a low-light setting. This tour will cover about one mile.
Other details
Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: Yes.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 276-699-6778
Email Address: NewRiverTrail@dcr.virginia.gov
Event types
History/Culture | Kids/Family | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History
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