Next meeting: Saturday 8/23 at Foster Falls; contact@friendsofnrt.com for info

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Home
About
  • History of NRT
  • Photo & Video Gallery
Events
  • What's New?
  • Upcoming Events
  • Previous Meeting Minutes
  • Trail Closures
Membership
  • Become a member
  • Meet Our Members
Donations
Contact Us
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  • Home
  • About
    • History of NRT
    • Photo & Video Gallery
  • Events
    • What's New?
    • Upcoming Events
    • Previous Meeting Minutes
    • Trail Closures
  • Membership
    • Become a member
    • Meet Our Members
  • Donations
  • Contact Us
  • Follow us on Facebook

  • Home
  • About
    • History of NRT
    • Photo & Video Gallery
  • Events
    • What's New?
    • Upcoming Events
    • Previous Meeting Minutes
    • Trail Closures
  • Membership
    • Become a member
    • Meet Our Members
  • Donations
  • Contact Us
  • Follow us on Facebook

History of New River Trail State Park

The New River Trail is a 57-mile rails-to-trail attraction located in beautiful Southwest Virginia. The trail runs through Grayson, Carroll, Wythe, and Pulaski Counties, as well as the City of Galax. The trail follows along the historic New River.

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Mark E. Hufeisen, former park manager of New River Trail State Park, had a vital role in the rail-to-trail conversion at NRT! See article below for more information!

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