First Day Hike - Historic Village of Foster Falls
Where
New River Trail State Park, 116 Orphanage Dr., Max Meadows, VA 24360.
Foster Falls - 116 Orphanage Dr. Max Meadows, Va. 24360
When
Jan. 1, 2024. 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Celebrate the New Year by going back in time to the historic village of Foster Falls. This hike does have several inclines and declines and is around a mile long. A park interpreter will share stories of local mining history and the remains of the once booming iron industry of the late 19th century.
Meet at the caboose in the Foster Falls parking lot. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. Leashed pets are welcome. This is a FREE parking day for all Virginia State Parks.
Other details
Standard parking or admission fee applies: No.
Extra fee: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 276-699-6778
Email Address: NewRiverTrail@dcr.virginia.gov
Event types
History/Culture | Kids/Family | National Events | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History
Additional dates
Foster Falls Village Tour - June 4, 2024. 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Fries, VA: A History Walk - June 6, 2024. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Foster Falls Village Tour - June 11, 2024. 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Foster Falls Village Tour - June 15, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
VSP History and Culture Day - Foster Falls Village Tour - June 15, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fries, VA: A History Walk - Aug. 15, 2024. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Foster Falls Village Tour - Aug. 31, 2024. 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Fries, VA: A History Walk - Sept. 12, 2024. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Foster Falls Village Tour - Nov. 6, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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