Running & Walking

Huckleberry Trail MapThe Huckleberry Trail is one of the most scenic and natural places you can take a walk or jog in the New River Valley. Winding through the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, the paved 5.76-mile “rail-trail” will take you from the Blacksburg Library to the New River Valley Mall in Christiansburg with an estimated elevation decline of 100 feet.

Throughout the trail you can find mile markers at every half mile on wooden posts and benches, and a new restroom is located at the Coal Miners Park.

Like to run or walk with your dog? The trail conveniently provides free pet waste bags on several of the trail signs.

Visit the BIKING page to view a detail cue sheet for the Trail.

 

THINGS TO DO ON THE TRAIL

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.