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07.25.2011 Trail Updates

Southgate Drive will be closed to through traffic on August 3, 2011 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. The closure is due to the removal of the old Huckleberry Trail Bridge and the installation the new bridge.

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06.13.2011 Trail Updates

Replacement of the west side steps at the Huckleberry Trail’s Southgate Crossing will begin Monday, June 13 and continue through the second week of July.

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06.08.2011 Trail Updates

Construction projects over the next month may cause minor delays along the Huckleberry Trail starting June 13.

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Huckleberry Trail is Sprouting

As reported by the Roanoke Times, the Huckleberry Trail is undergoing some “pruning” as they build out the trail and repair a rusting bridge.

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Running, Commuting & Biking on the Trail:
Tips and recommendations for different points along the trail, including pictures.
Town of Blacksburg Parks & Recreation:
Updates for the Blacksburg side of the Trail.
Town of Christiansburg Parks & Recreation:
Updates for the Christiansburg side of the Trail.
Montgomery County Parks & Recreation:
Updates and information from Montgomery County.
Rails to Trails Conservancy:
Trail maps and more.
New River Valley Bicycle Association:
Local bike club with info on the trail, rides and more.
Blacksburg Striders:
Local running club with trail updates.

From Blacksburg Striders:
Rails to Trail Map
Roanoke Times Map
Christiansburg Extension Map
Hethwood Extension Map
From the New River Vally Bicycle Association:
Aerial Map
From TrailLink.com:
Google Map

From Friends of the Huckleberry Trail:
Future of the Huckleberry Trail
Tunnel to Hethwood

Northern Trailhead:
US Hwy. 460 toward Blacksburg to Main Street (US Hwy. 460 Business route), heading north. Turn left on Miller Street and drive three blocks to Harrell Street, where street parking is available. Trailhead is located in the library parking lot on Miller Street. Do not park in the library lot; towing may be enforced for trail users parked here.
Southern Trailhead:
US Hwy. 460 toward Christiansburg, right on VA Route 114 (Peppers Ferry Road). The New River Valley Mall is on the right on New River Road. Follow New River Road around the mall; trailhead parking is at the back of the mall.

Central Trailhead:
Parking is also available near the intersection of Hightop and Merrimac Road for use of the Huckleberry Trail and Coal Miners Heritage Park.