The Mayor and Town Council of Pulaski along with the Virginia Department of Conservation & Recreation, and the Virginia Department of Transportation cordially invite the public to attend the upcoming New River Trail Extension dedication and activities. 

As you know, the New River Trail State Park is one of the regions success stories.  Linear parks and greenways have been an important part of the New River Valley’s quality of life.  Community based efforts have been underway to link these trail systems into towns.  After many years of challenges the Town portion of the trail will finally be finished and will connect the Pulaski trail to Galax.  To commemorate this monumental occasion we will dedicate this 2.6 miles of trail on National Trails Day, June 7, 2008, at Heritage Park, in Pulaski. 

Various kickoff events are planned for the day.  We will begin the day at 7:00 a.m. with a fishing tournament at Gatewood Park.  A fishing license is not required on that day and prizes will be awarded. 

At 8:00 a.m. the Gatewood Road  Ride cycling event will start in the Maple Shade parking lot and ride to Gatewood Park and back.  Please fill out waiver of liability form.

The PCHS Cross Country & Track Boosters will sponsor a 5K Race and Walk/Fun Run.  The Walk/Fun Run will at 9:00 a.m.  The cost of this event is $2.00 per person.  Then at 9:30 a.m. the 5K Run will get under way, the fee for this race is $15.00 per person.  All participants will receive a t-shirt.  Registration and packet pick-up will be from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.  Please see attached form for all the details. 

The trail will be officially opened to the public shortly after dedication program at 11:00 a.m. Keynote speaker for the dedication is Congressman Rick Boucher.  After the ceremony a free hotdog luncheon will be served.