About Friends of New River Trail's Mission
How can you help support our mission?
We couldn't accomplish our goals without the help of supporters like you! Your donations can help us with upcoming projects such as providing fun educational experiences to area youth, maintaining the beauty of the historic New River Trail, helping preserve the natural wildlife and bringing live music back to the historic Foster Falls amphitheater,
Friends of New River Trail is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with the sole purpose of supporting New River Trail State Park.
We appreciate your support and thank you for your contribution to our mission! Donations can be made using the "Donations" button or the QR Code that you can find farther below.
Kids Track Trail Donation Match Campaign
Friends of the New River Trail received a generous gift-match offer of $4000 from an anonymous donor to build a Kids Track Trail along the New River Trail. We want to match this $4000 gift for a total of $8000 as we enlist the help of the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation to plan and execute this wonderful resource for our youth.
The Kids Track Trail is a hiking path designed for children of all ages to learn about the nature and history of the area it traverses. These trails are typically about a mile long and easy to walk! Our long-term plan includes the development of multiple trails, but the first trail is almost ready for installation in the area of the Fries trailhead.
Existing Kids Track Trails can be found at the Crystal Springs Recreation Area in Wythe County, throughout the Virginia State Parks system, and nationwide. Your donation of any amount will help us make this new Kids Track Trail a reality in our area. Please consider this worthwhile cause that will benefit children, parents and all who use our beloved trail.
There are TWO ways to donate below!
All donations are tax-deductible through our 501-C-3 nonprofit organization:
Friends of New River Trail
PO Box 812
Austinville, VA 24312
(donations can be mailed to the address above if this is your preferred method)
DONate to our kids track trail campaign!
Donation Link!
Donations can also be accepted using the button below. Thank you for supporting our cause!
QR Code for General Donations
Using your smartphone, scan this image to make a contribution to our cause.
Consider a recurring donation for even more impact!