Visit New River Trail State Park, One Of Virginia's Most Underrated Parks And A Great Day Trip Destination
By Beth|Published July 15, 2022
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A lifelong Virginia resident, Beth loves exploring different parts of the world and currently resides in Charlottesville. She holds a degree in English Literature and one of her short stories has been featured in the Shenandoah Review. Other interests include hiking, songwriting, and spending time in the mountains.
There are countless day trip destinations in Virginia, and all of them are worthwhile. Today’s feature spot is one that’s relatively little-known but promises tons of adventure. New River Trail State Park is located in southwestern Virginia and, as you probably guessed from the name, follows a particularly scenic portion of the New River.
Welcome to New River Trail State Park! This 57-mile linear park follows the New River on a former stretch of an abandoned railroad right-of-way.
To explore this park is to see some of the most beautiful riverfront scenery that Virginia has to offer. Breathtaking bridges and mountain tunnels will leave you impressed on every level.
It's also a great trail to take in any season. During fall, the vivid colors of the trees add an ethereal elegance to the experience and in the spring, you can look forward to bursts of wildflowers lining the trail.
No matter whether you're exploring by foot or by boat, you'll agree that there are endless wonders awaiting at this relatively undiscovered state park.
Have you ever visited New River Trail State Park in Virginia? What did you think of this gorgeous day trip destination? Be sure to tell us all about your thoughts and experiences in the comments below — we’d love to hear from you! For more information about the park, be sure to check out the official Virginia State Parks listing.
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