Click on the trail names below to learn more about each of the trails at New River State Park.
| Trail Name | Blaze | Length | Difficulty | Trail Use | Access Point |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beach and Bridge | None | 0.3-Mile One Way | Easy | Hiking Only | Elk Shoals Access |
| Elk Schoals Trail | None | 1-Mile One Way | Easy | Hiking Only | Elk Shoals Access |
| Mission Trail | None | 2-Mile One Way | Strenuous | Hiking Only | Elk Shoals Access |
| Dogwood Trail | Yellow | 0.2-Mile One Way | Easy | Hiking Only | U.S. 221 Access |
| Hickory Trail | Red | 1-Mile One Way | Moderate | Hiking Only | U.S. 221 Access |
| River Run Trail | Orange | 1.4-Mile One Way | Moderate | Hiking Only | U.S. 221 Access |
| Bluebird Spur | None | 0.2-Mile Loop | Easy | Hiking Only | Wagoner Access |
| Fern Nature Trail | Red | 1-Mile Loop | Moderate | Hiking Only | Wagoner Access |
| Riverbend Backcountry Trail | Blue | 4-Mile One Way | Strenuous | Hiking Only | Wagoner Access |
| Running Cedar Trail | White | 1.2-Mile One Way | Moderate | Hiking Only | Wagoner Access |
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