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Fries Junction – Tunnel through the mountain loop from Galax

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Fries Junction – Tunnel through the mountain loop from Galax

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Fries Junction – Tunnel through the mountain loop from Galax

07:16

89.6km

630m

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: June 27, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Mount Rogers National Recreation Area

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Start point

Parking

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52 m

New River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The River Trail in Southwest Virginia, known as the New River Trail, holds the title as one of America's top rail trails, earning recognition as an official National Recreation Trail …

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8.62 km

Chestnut Creek Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Chestnut Creek Falls is a small but beautiful waterfall on Chestnut Creek and can be seen from the New River Trail.

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19.2 km

Fries Junction is the perfect spot for a break. There are seats, shaded areas and a restroom. There is also a junction where the New River Trail Splits and continues on two different sides of New River.

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37.5 km

Tunnel through the mountain

Highlight • Structure

This blasted-stone tunnel is one of two tunnels along the New River Trail. These tunnels make evident the history of this area- the trail was constructed on an abandoned railway right-of-way.

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42.5 km

Jackson Ferry Shot Tower

Highlight • Monument

Within Shot Tower State Park, along New River Trail, you can climb to the top of the historic, 75-foot-tall Jackson Ferry Shot Tower. This structure was originally built over 200 …

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44.9 km

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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68.4 km

Byllesby Reservoir

Lake

87.4 km

New River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The River Trail in Southwest Virginia, known as the New River Trail, holds the title as one of America's top rail trails, earning recognition as an official National Recreation Trail …

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89.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

61.5 km

15.4 km

12.7 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

75.2 km

14.5 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (730 m)

Lowest point (590 m)

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Saturday 25 July

24°C

17°C

75 %

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