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4.13.2011 Trail Update

Engineers have determined that the Huckleberry Trail bridge over Southgate Drive in Blacksburg must remain closed for several months to install a new bridge.

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10.21.2010 Trail Update

The extension from the New River Mall to (but not crossing) Route 114 is now paved.

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11.07.2003 Gateway Park Completion Provides Gateway To Forest

The new trail through Gateway Park connects the town of Blacksburg to the Jefferson National Forest. / read more

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06.19.2001 LAND PURCHASE WILL PROVIDE ACCESS TO NATIONAL FOREST

Friends of the Huckleberry Trail is purchasing a farm that will give trail users a legal link to the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests.

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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.