Upcoming Events
To see the most updated list of events taking place at New River Trail State park, see the link below.
Haunted History: Foster Falls village!
Program Location: Foster Falls - 116 Orphanage Dr. Max Meadows, Va. 24360
Oct. 17, 2026. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Join us for a lantern-lit walk through the historic village of Foster Falls. During this guided walk, a park interpreter will share stories of local mining history, the remains of the once booming iron industry of the late 19th century, and some local folklore.
Registration is required, so please call the park office at 276-699-6778 to sign up. Meet at the Depot at Foster Falls. You should expect to walk on crushed gravel, small stones, pavement and grass, on uneven terrain, in a low-light setting. This tour will cover about three quarters of mile.
Blacksmithing Demonstration - "Ask A Blacksmith"
Where
Program Location: Shelter 2 - Historic Village at 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
Oct. 17, 2026. 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Blacksmithing was an essential craft that was in high demand during the building of permanent settlements in the 1700-1800s. Come and watch a demonstration of basic blacksmithing techniques, and learn about the history of the craft and how important it was in building Foster Falls into what it would become in the late 1800s. Feel free to ask the ranger any questions during the demonstration.
Drop by anytime between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. at Shelter 2 in the Historic Village of Foster Falls.
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Haunted History: Fries, VA
Haunted History: Ivanhoe, VA
Haunted History: Ivanhoe, VA
Where
Program Location: Fries Access- 323 Firehouse Dr. Fries, Va 24330
When
Oct. 16, 2026. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Join us for a lantern-lit walk through the historic town of Fries, VA. During this guided walk, a park interpreter will share stories of local history and the remains of the once thriving textile industry, and some local ghost st
Where
Program Location: Fries Access- 323 Firehouse Dr. Fries, Va 24330
When
Oct. 16, 2026. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Join us for a lantern-lit walk through the historic town of Fries, VA. During this guided walk, a park interpreter will share stories of local history and the remains of the once thriving textile industry, and some local ghost stories.
Registration is required, so please call the park office at 276-699-6778 to sign up. Please meet at the Fries Access parking lot, dress for the weather, and wear sturdy shoes. You should expect to walk on crushed gravel, pavement, uneven terrain, and in a low-light setting. This tour is about one mile long.
Other details
Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: Yes.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 276-699-6778
Email Address: NewRiverTrail@dcr.virginia.gov
Haunted History: Ivanhoe, VA
Haunted History: Ivanhoe, VA
Haunted History: Ivanhoe, VA
Where
Program Location: Ivanhoe Car Parking Lot - 356 Riverview Rd. Ivanhoe, Va 24350
When
Oct. 24, 2026. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Join us for a lantern-lit walk through Ivanhoe. During this guided walk, Ron Delby and Patty Elton, both authors of Ghostly Tales of VA State Parks will be sharing local stories about the area.
Deni and Carl Blair
Where
Program Location: Ivanhoe Car Parking Lot - 356 Riverview Rd. Ivanhoe, Va 24350
When
Oct. 24, 2026. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Join us for a lantern-lit walk through Ivanhoe. During this guided walk, Ron Delby and Patty Elton, both authors of Ghostly Tales of VA State Parks will be sharing local stories about the area.
Deni and Carl Blair will also share some local history and stories as well. We will walk south on the trail across the Ivanhoe Trestle and back.
Registration is required, so please call the park office at 276-699-6778 to sign up. Meet at the Ivanhoe parking lot. You should expect to walk on crushed gravel, small stones, and on uneven terrain, in a low-light setting.
Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: Yes.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 276-699-6778
Email Address: NewRiverTrail@dcr.virginia.gov
Upcoming Meetings
New River Trail Challenge Triathlon
New River Trail Challenge Triathlon
Next Friends meeting date:
TBD
Where:
Discovery Center, Foster Falls
New River Trail Challenge Triathlon
New River Trail Challenge Triathlon
New River Trail Challenge Triathlon
Sept., 2027
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.
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