A section of New River Trail State Park will be closed from Mile Post 39.8 (Fries Junction) to Mile Post 42.3 (Gambetta Road) starting November 18, 2009 until approximately May 1, 2010. Recent safety assessments completed on the trail is allowing the park to proactively renovate and restore the tunnel located on the Galax branch of the trail.
To detour around the section of trail closure please use the following instructions: From the Gambetta Road crossing traveling South on the trail take a right onto State Route 793 (Gambetta Road). Travel approximately three miles to State Route 607 (Iron Ridge Road). Take a right onto Iron Ridge Road and go approximately three miles to State Route 721 (Fries Road). Take a right onto Fries Road and follow the signs to the Fries access, which is approximately 4.5 miles.
Trail users are reminded to use safety when traveling on trails.
For further information, please call New River Trail State Park at (276) 699-6778 or (276) 236-8889.
For general park information go to www.virginiastateparks.gov, contact the park office at 276-699-6778 or email New River Trail at NewRiverTrail@dcr.virginia.gov. New River Trail is located at 176 Orphanage Drive, Foster Falls, VA 24360. The park is four miles off Exit 24 from Interstate 77. Follow the brown park signs.
Overnight reservations can also be made by calling 1-800-933-PARK (7275) or by booking on line.
Powered by Compendium Blogware
Comments for A Section of New River Trail Closing for Renovations