GENERAL INFO: New River Trail State Park has been designated an official National Recreation Trail by the U. S. Department of the Interior. The park parallels 39 miles of the New River, which is one of the world's oldest rivers and among a handful of rivers flowing north.

Two tunnels: 135 feet and 193 feet long

Three major bridges: Hiwasee - 951 feet; Ivanhoe - 670 feet; Fries Junction - 1,089 feet

Nearly 30 smaller bridges and trestles

A shot tower used more than 200 years ago to make ammunition