11.8 mi
Distance
1,394 ft
Elev. Gain
Point to Point
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
Galax to Fries Junction is a point-to-point trail in New River Trail State Park, managed by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, in Galax city, Virginia. It is 12 miles long. It is in or next to Galax, Virginia.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 719 ft |
| High point | 0.3 mi | 735 ft |
| End | 11.9 mi | 640 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Point to Point
Official sources & verification
Managed by Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation
Source of truth
- New River Trail State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Galax, VA · in or next to town
- County:
- Galax city, VA
- Jurisdiction:
- New River Trail State Park · Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:(276) 699-6778
- Address:116 Orphanage Dr., Max Meadows, VA 24360 · VA
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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