New River State Park - Foster Falls, VA
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fatcat161
N 36° 53.067 W 080° 51.359
17S E 512833 N 4082063
get the stamp in the The Foster Falls River Company (the old depot building).
Waymark Code: WM6G0F
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 05/28/2009
Views: 9
?This is a 57-mile long state park that follows an abandoned railroad right-of-way. There are several entrances into this park. The park meanders through Grayson, Carroll, Wythe and Pulaski counties in southwestern Virginia and parallels the scenic and historic New River for 39 miles.
The New River is one of the world's oldest rivers and among a handful of rivers flowing north.
Park/Trail features:
Two tunnels: 135 feet and 193 feet long
Three major bridges: Hiwasee - 951 feet; Ivanhoe - 670 feet; Fries Junction - 1,089 feet
Nearly 30 smaller bridges and trestles
A shot tower used more than 200 years ago to make ammunition
This access point is also the park headquarters.
Name of Park, Protected Area, or Cultural Location: New River State Park
Name of System or Passport Program: Virginia State Parks
Passport Available: Yes, for purchase
Parking or Entrance Fee: Not listed
Park Website: [Web Link]
Address of Station:
176 Orphanage Dr.
Foster Falls, Va USA
24360
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Visit Instructions:
No special instructions, but a picture of yourself or of something unique to that place would be a nice touch.
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