2 Days on the New River Trail in Virginia August 15 – 16, 2026
Wild Mushrooms, Camping, Retro Mountain Bikes, and tour guides included
Learn mushroom identification skills, explore old Appalachia by bike, cool down in the New River, camp under the stars, see fireflies
BrableBerry BikeWorks of Floyd will be providing a fleet of cool modernized retro mountain bikes in all sizes and fun colors, the perfect ride for traveling along the New River Trail pedestrian rail trail
We will base out of a central camp, exploring upriver on Saturday, and Downriver on Sunday, returning to camp already set up both days.
In the field lessons on mushroom and plant identification, ecology, cooking, and other uses such as herbal medicine. Matthew and Ja each have 20 years experience being wild mushroom and plant nerds, always striving to stay up to date on taxonomy and learning new species interactions
Cost: $200 USD
Includes: Campsite, Bicycle, Basic Fitting, Helmet, Camp Kitchen, Guided Tour, Expert Mushroom Identification Guides
The Trail: Meandering along the New River on a converted railroad corridor, the path is flat to gently rolling crushed stone. Plenty of swimming holes, lush forests, birds, and mushrooms! We plan to average 18 miles a day
The Mushrooms: August is a fantastic time of year for a staggering array of mushroom diversity in the New River Valley. We will explore across a number of different habitats and walk you through key identifying features and culturally important uses
The Bikes: A fleet of 90’s retro mountain bikes lovingly updated for comfort and safety will be provided by BrambleBerry BikeWorks of Floyd. A range of sizes and colors will be available to get you the right fit and vibe
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