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Foster Falls – New River Trail State Park loop from New River Trail State Park

Foster Falls – New River Trail State Park loop from New River Trail State Park

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Foster Falls – New River Trail State Park loop from New River Trail State Park

02:56

34.4km

290m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: August 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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208 m

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.

Tip by

15.1 km

New River Trail State Park

Nature Reserve

17.2 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.

Tip by

33.3 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 …

Tip by

34.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.0 km

342 m

130 m

Surfaces

34.0 km

298 m

174 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Tuesday 1 September

31°C

17°C

15 %

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Foster Falls

Big Reed Trestle

New River Trail State Park

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