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Foster Falls – New River Bridge loop from New River Trail State Park

Foster Falls – New River Bridge loop from New River Trail State Park

Hard

2.8

(12)

riders

Foster Falls – New River Bridge loop from New River Trail State Park

04:59

71.0km

600m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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208 m

Foster Falls

Highlight • Rest Area

Recreation area located at the midpoint of the New River Trail. The gift shop sells cold drinks. There is a campground adjacent to the river. Canoe rentals as well as horse rides are available as well.

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15.1 km

New River Trail State Park

Nature Reserve

18.6 km

Whistle Stop Inn

Highlight • Rest Area

The Whistle Stop Inn is a small, one-unit, nightly rental that is just steps away from New River Trail. The building was originally used as the city of Allisonia's train …

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21.9 km

Hiwassee River Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Hiwassee River Bridge is one of three major bridges along the New River Trail. This is a 951-foot long trestle bridge that provides a crossing point over the New River and offers beautiful views along the way.

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22.2 km

New River Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This bridge was built over 100 years ago to take people across the Hiwassee River. It lies on the New River Trail.

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29.0 km

Draper Mercantile Trading

Highlight • Restaurant

An excellent stop for second breakfast or any meal. Located on the Transamerica Bicycle Route and adjacent to the New River Trail in Draper, VA.

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35.6 km

New River Trail and Dora Trail Junction Parking Lot

Highlight • Parking

This small gravel parking lot is the northern terminus of The New River Trail and an entrance point for the Dora Trail. Both trails are paved and signage in the lot denotes the required parking fees.

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50.7 km

Junction with Hoover Mountain Bike Complex

Highlight • MTB Park

The Hoover Mountain Bike Complex has over three miles of trails open to hikers and mountain bikers, all rated easy or moderate. These trails explore what was once a mining …

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69.8 km

New River Trail State Park

Highlight • Trail

While the entire 57-mile length of the New River Trail is technically all state park land, this section of the trail offers a bit of forest for exploring as well …

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71.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.3 km

34.1 km

367 m

134 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.5 km

34.1 km

177 m

174 m

Elevation

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Highest point (640 m)

Lowest point (570 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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31 %

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Foster Falls

Whistle Stop Inn

Hiwassee River Bridge

New River Bridge

Draper Mercantile Trading

New River Trail and Dora Trail Junction Parking Lot

Junction with Hoover Mountain Bike Complex

New River Trail State Park

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