We drove 2 hours to Fries (pronounced FREEZE, but Billie said in the summer it’s called FRIES, like the French-cut potato – is that true?). JD drove up from Charlotte to ride with us.
The trail to the left goes to Pulaski, to the right it goes to Galax.
Crossing the New River:
We rode along Chestnut Creek:
An old railroad turntable site:
The falls were our turn-around point. This is also where Billie rescued her cat Chessie 10 years ago. She was just 2 pounds at the time, life has been good to her ever since.
A beautiful trail. So much fun! Miles = 20
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