We won't have bikes but want to hike the 'highlights' of the 57 mile New River Trail in Virgina that runs between Galax & Pulaski. Suggestions/experiences invited & encouraged.

We bike it frequently. I think you and the kids will enjoy it a great deal. Are you camping?
We like to visit Foster Falls, Shot Tower, and Fries along the trail. The bridges and tunnels are great fun.
I can recommend a couple of cabins if you are interested. The food options along the trail are not terrific. There is a cute little wine shop (Purple Feet I think is the name)and a very nice coffee shop with good food. it is on Main St and has a striped awning...one hundred block as I recall but for the life of me the name isn't coming to me. Maybe later....

I will welcome cabin suggestions & if you know the locations of the tunnel(s) that would be excellent. Don't think we're camping this time. Shot Tower was at the top of the list from what I have read.
+ I am certain to stop @ Villa Appalccia for lunch, since I'll be in the neighborhood. Thx !

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Sorry, I have been away all day.

The two cabins we have previously rented were
http://www.newrivertrailcabins.com/
and
http://www.chestnutcreekcabins.com/

Both are located directly on the trail. The first is at the Galax trailhead and the second is on Chestnut Creek. A great resource on the park is
http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/new.shtml
the rangers are terrific. I suggest you give them a call and perhaps they can pinpoint the tunnels. I cannot for the life of me find that map.

I hope you have a great time.

Thanks - Hopefully I can locate a good park map once we get up there...

There are shops manned by the rangers at several of the spots on the trail and they have maps, photos and books which are excellent.
Have fun.

Thanks so much...we'll do our best ; )