Haunted History

Location of New River Trail State Park in Virginia

Where

Program Location: Ivanhoe Car Parking Lot - 356 Riverview Rd. Ivanhoe, Va 24350
Main Park Address: New River Trail State Park, 116 Orphanage Dr., Max Meadows, VA 24360.

When

Oct. 24, 2026. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Join us for a lantern-lit walk through Ivanhoe. During this guided walk, Ron Delby and Patty Elton, both authors of Ghostly Tales of VA State Parks will be sharing local stories about the area. Deni and Carl Blair will also share some local history and stories as well. We will walk south on the trail across the Ivanhoe Trestle and back.

Registration is required, so please call the park office at 276-699-6778 to sign up. Meet at the Ivanhoe parking lot. You should expect to walk on crushed gravel, small stones, and on uneven terrain, in a low-light setting.

Ivanhoe furnace

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: Yes.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 276-699-6778
Email Address: NewRiverTrail@dcr.virginia.gov