Foster Falls – New River Bridge loop from Draper

Hard

5.0

(2)

riders

Foster Falls – New River Bridge loop from Draper

04:15

58.0km

480m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very 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

Draper Mercantile Trading

Highlight • Restaurant

An excellent stop for second breakfast or any meal. Located on the Transamerica Bicycle Route and adjacent to the New River Trail in Draper, VA.

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8.82 km

Junction with Hoover Mountain Bike Complex

Highlight • MTB Park

The Hoover Mountain Bike Complex has over three miles of trails open to hikers and mountain bikers, all rated easy or moderate. These trails explore what was once a mining …

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11.9 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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14.1 km

New River Trail State Park

Nature Reserve

28.0 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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29.0 km

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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47.6 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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50.9 km

Hiwassee River Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Hiwassee River Bridge is one of three major bridges along the New River Trail. This is a 951-foot long trestle bridge that provides a crossing point over the New River and offers beautiful views along the way.

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51.2 km