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Tunnel through the mountain – Foster Falls loop from Austinville

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Tunnel through the mountain – Foster Falls loop from Austinville

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Tunnel through the mountain – Foster Falls loop from Austinville

02:26

27.8km

240m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 22, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1.86 km

Tunnel through the mountain

Highlight • Structure

This blasted-stone tunnel is one of two tunnels along the New River Trail. These tunnels make evident the history of this area- the trail was constructed on an abandoned railway right-of-way.

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2

6.91 km

Jackson Ferry Shot Tower

Highlight • Monument

Within Shot Tower State Park, along New River Trail, you can climb to the top of the historic, 75-foot-tall Jackson Ferry Shot Tower. This structure was originally built over 200 …

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3

9.25 km

Foster Falls

Highlight • Rest Area

Recreation area located at the midpoint of the New River Trail. The gift shop sells cold drinks. There is a campground adjacent to the river. Canoe rentals as well as horse rides are available as well.

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4

21.9 km

Ivanhoe Access Point

Highlight • Rest Area

The Ivanhoe Access Point offers public restrooms, potable water, and a covered picnic shelter.

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27.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.7 km

4.55 km

1.33 km

1.25 km

Surfaces

20.7 km

6.08 km

1.05 km

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Highest point (650 m)

Lowest point (590 m)

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