Upcoming Events
To see the most updated list of events taking place at New River Trail State park, see the link below.
N & W Caboose tour!
Where
Program Location: Foster Falls - 116 Orphanage Dr. Max Meadows, Va. 24360
Main Park Address: New River Trail State Park, 116 Orphanage Dr., Max Meadows, VA 24360.
When
March 14, 2026. 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Join us as we open the doors to the old Norfolk and Western caboose 518517. Look inside a 1960's rail car and learn what it was like to live on the rail and run a train. The caboose at Foster Falls is in original condition and offers an authentic view of railroad life from the late 1960's into the mid 1980's when the caboose was retired.
Upcoming Meetings
Next Friends meeting date:
February 28th, 2026 from 2pm-4pm
Where: Discovery Center, Foster Falls
New River Trail Challenge Triathlon
Sept. 19, 2026
Welcome to Virginia's longest and longest-running adventure triathlon.
Track Trails
Fries Track Trail!
Where
New River Trail State Park,
Fries Access- 323 Firehouse Dr. Fries, Va 24330
When
Jan. 1, 2026 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2026 12:00 a.m.
Go on a hiking adventure with Track Trails! Choose from a variety of our track trails brochures at the kiosk and learn something new about the history of Fries or nature. Don't forget to track your adventure on the website to earn prizes that will help you on your next hike. This is a self-guided opportunity.
