2.8 mi
Distance
148 ft
Elev. Gain
Out & Back
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Shot Tower to Foster Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail in New River Trail State Park, managed by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, in Wythe County, Virginia. It is 2.8 miles long and gains 148 feet. The nearest town is Austinville, Virginia, about 3 miles away in a straight line.
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 | 616 ft |
| End | 3.1 mi | 616 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
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:
- Austinville, VA · about 3 mi away
- County:
- Wythe County, 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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