COMMONHEALTH
NEW RIVER TRAIL CHALLENGE June1 - July 10, 2020
Week 1 Â Star Progre t at G ss 17 mil alax es The caboose in Galax is the starting point for this challenge.
As the trail winds toward Fries Junction, it highlights the natural beauty along Chestnut Creek and leads to Cliffview.
The creek flows to Chestnut Creek Falls 5.5 miles from Galax.
Crossing the New River, the Fries Junction Trestle Bridge spans 1,089 feet across.
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The river moves north toward Byllesby and Buck Dams. The shade and spring wildflowers on this remote 5 mile stretch bring relief and beauty . If you love birds, there are warblers, orioles, redstarts and vireos.
Congratulations, you have completed the first week and 17 miles of the trail!
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