Rugged hillsides, pastoral meadows and farmlands surround what is believed to be one of the oldest rivers in North America the New River. Its waters are slow and placid. Its banks are fertile and covered with wildflowers. Dedicated as a National Scenic River in 1976, this gentle river is the centerpiece of New River State Park.<br />
There are 6 miles of trails that reach throughout this State Park, all of them relatively short and easy, but the terrain ranges from hikes along ridges to paths that follow the river.
(336) 982-2587<br />new.river@ncparks.gov<br />358 New River State Park Road, Laurel Springs, NC 28644<br />GPS: 36.467680, -81.340350
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