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Big Reed Trestle – New River Trail State Park loop from Star Cave

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Big Reed Trestle – New River Trail State Park loop from Star Cave

Hard

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Big Reed Trestle – New River Trail State Park loop from Star Cave

04:15

36.8km

470m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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8.98 km

Whistle Stop Inn

Highlight • Rest Area

The Whistle Stop Inn is a small, one-unit, nightly rental that is just steps away from New River Trail. The building was originally used as the city of Allisonia's train …

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10.4 km

Big Reed Trestle

Highlight • Bridge

With views of distant mountains to the south and the serene waters of the New River beneath you, this wooden bridge can be a good spot to stop and soak up some of the beauty of the trail.

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12.5 km

New River Trail State Park

Nature Reserve

26.4 km

New River Trail State Park

Highlight • Trail

While the entire 57-mile length of the New River Trail is technically all state park land, this section of the trail offers a bit of forest for exploring as well …

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36.8 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.7 km

16.8 km

325 m

Surfaces

18.0 km

8.93 km

6.20 km

3.66 km

Elevation

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Highest point (690 m)

Lowest point (570 m)

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Sunday 24 May

20°C

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67 %

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