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Chestnut Creek Falls – Galax loop from Galax

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Galax

Chestnut Creek Falls – Galax loop from Galax

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(8641)

17,043

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Chestnut Creek Falls – Galax loop from Galax

01:42

19.2km

100m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 27, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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1.01 km

New River Trail State Park Galax Access Area

Highlight • Parking

This gravel parking lot is the southern terminus of New River Trail State Park. This lot has a public non-flushing toilet and a historical train caboose. There is a self-pay …

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4.57 km

New River Trail State Park Cliffview Access Area

Highlight • Rest Area

The New River Trail State Park Cliff View Access area offers a picnic shelter, parking, and has a potable water source.

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9.58 km

Chestnut Creek Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Chestnut Creek Falls is a small but beautiful waterfall on Chestnut Creek and can be seen from the New River Trail.

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15.9 km

New River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The River Trail in Southwest Virginia, known as the New River Trail, holds the title as one of America's top rail trails, earning recognition as an official National Recreation Trail …

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19.1 km

Galax

Highlight • Settlement

Galax is a town of music and movement. The New River Trail and the New River run through town and provide recreation and year-long entertainment. In terms of music, Felts …

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19.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.4 km

1.83 km

1.35 km

270 m

212 m

153 m

Surfaces

15.4 km

3.10 km

482 m

212 m

Elevation

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Saturday 23 May

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