New River Water Trail

New River Water Trail 37 miles of the New await you in Giles County, VA. Experience all that the Trail has in store for you. SUP, boating, fishing, adventure- find your fun.

The New River Water Trail™ currently stretches 37 miles flowing through Southwest Virginia in beautiful Giles County. The water trail is visitors and residents’ gateway to Virginia’s Mountain Playground™. This community effort highlights river activities like award-winning fishing, canoeing, kayaking, rafting, SUP, and swimming, but also connects with hiking trails, wildlife viewing, local lodging and dining options, and the immense variety of experiences waiting in Giles County. We invite you to explore the New River with access via public and private boat landings and river access, we encourage you to reach out to a local guide or outfitter to enhance your river adventure, and we welcome you to enjoy the New River Water Trail. In Giles County the majestic New River has depth ranges from a very few inches to a maximum of one hundred feet at the base of the towering Palisade Cliffs in Eggleston. The New River is home to many species of freshwater game fish including bass, trout, walleye, muskellunge, crappie, bluegill, carp, flathead and channel catfish.

2026 World Tour | Paddling Film Festival 🛶 Will we see you there? Wednesday, September 23 show time 7pm at The Lyric The...
09/14/2026

2026 World Tour | Paddling Film Festival 🛶 Will we see you there?

Wednesday, September 23 show time 7pm at The Lyric Theatre, Blacksburg

The Paddling Film Festival has been showcasing the world’s best paddling films since 2006. Travel from a river deep in the jungles of Gabon to the monster waves of the Indus in Pakistan; from a scientific exploration by packraft in Patagonia to a 1,000-mile canoe trip spanning the Pacific to the Arctic; and from finding freedom on the water after a tragic accident to the workshop of a legendary canoe builder.

Admission is $15 in advance and $20 on the day of.

Doors open at 6:30

09/11/2026
Reminder | We're a sponsor Brett's Big 'Ol Bass Tournament at Claytor Lake State Park! 🎣 Mark your calendars for Saturda...
09/01/2026

Reminder | We're a sponsor Brett's Big 'Ol Bass Tournament at Claytor Lake State Park! 🎣 Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 19 & make plans to compete in the WSLC- 94.9 Star Country event!

Details & to register 👉 https://949starcountry.com/bretts-big-ol-bass-tournament/

Looking for a practice round? Visit our website to find public access points along the New River!

We're proud to sponsor Brett's Big 'Ol Bass Tournament at Claytor Lake State Park again this year! 🎣 Mark your calendars...
08/27/2026

We're proud to sponsor Brett's Big 'Ol Bass Tournament at Claytor Lake State Park again this year! 🎣 Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 19 & make plans to compete in the WSLC- 94.9 Star Country event!

Details & to register 👉 https://949starcountry.com/bretts-big-ol-bass-tournament/

Looking for a practice round? Visit our website to find public access points along the New River!

August 29th | Renew the New welcomes all to our volunteer cleanup! The Fall into the New event will kickoff at Eggleston...
07/29/2026

August 29th | Renew the New welcomes all to our volunteer cleanup! The Fall into the New event will kickoff at Eggleston Park before heading out to designated areas. Registration is required and can be done online: https://renewthenew.org/

Lunch provided- community engaged- great day in Giles!

The time spent, whether it be with friends and family or just by yourself, will improve your entire mood and outlook on ...
05/05/2026

The time spent, whether it be with friends and family or just by yourself, will improve your entire mood and outlook on life. Go ahead, challenge yourself to do something different today and we guarantee you will walk away from it feeling renewed and happier you did.

The New River is recognized as the “second oldest river in the world” and is estimated to be between 10 and 360 million ...
05/02/2026

The New River is recognized as the “second oldest river in the world” and is estimated to be between 10 and 360 million years old. It’s headwaters begin near Blowing Rock, NC and is one of the few rivers in North America that flows northerly.

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Pearisburg, VA
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