State Park · Virginia, United States
New River Trail State Park
New River Trail State Park is a state park in Virginia, United States, covering 1,217 acres (493 ha), established in 1987.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Fosters Falls, Virginia, United States |
| Area | 1,217 acres (493 ha) |
| Established | 1987 |
| Coordinates | 36.8847° N, 80.8525° W |
| Managed by | Virginia state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About New River Trail State Park
New River Trail State Park is a 57.7-mile (92.9 km) rail trail and 1,217-acre (1.902 sq mi) state park located entirely in southwest Virginia, extending from the trail's northeastern terminus in Pulaski to its southern terminus in Galax, with a 5.5-mile (8.9 km) spur from Fries Junction on the main trail to Fries. Designated a National Recreation Trail, the linear park follows 39 miles (63 km) of the New River, which is one of the five oldest rivers in the world.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) · Greensboro, United States · 74.4 miles away
- Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) · Charlotte, United States · 115.5 miles away
- Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) · Raleigh/Durham, United States · 134.3 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is New River Trail State Park?
New River Trail State Park is in Virginia, United States (36.8847° N, 80.8525° W).
When was New River Trail State Park established?
New River Trail State Park was established in 1987, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is New River Trail State Park?
New River Trail State Park covers 1,217 acres (493 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Virginia_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Virginia state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_River_Trail_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).