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Kairos Resort
Thursday, December 12, 2024
| Other Names | Appalachian Mountains, New River, Giles County, New River Valley |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This private resort offers over 1500+ acres of beautiful Appalachian Mountain wilderness to enjoy. The property borders both Virginias and the second oldest river in the world, providing a wide variety of activities that range from mountain bike, horseback and hiking trails, swimming, floating, fishing and boating.
Camping is available which range from full hookup and primitive sites to luxury yurts. Guests get access to the recreation center and shower facilities plus a discount on trail passes.
The property also has around 40 miles of offroad trails, and hosts the biannual NRV 500, an event open to all dualsport, dirt bikes, ATV and UTVs.
A day pass is required to ride the trails which can be purchased online. The resort even offers UTV rentals (Polaris RZR two seaters or four seaters).
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | No | |
| Dates Open | Daily | |
| Spark Arrestor | Recommended | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is recommended. |
| Noise Limit | ||
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | ||
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
 Camping | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
 Campfires | Some Areas | (permitted in developed campsites only) |
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | keep on designated trails |
| Rule Enforcement |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | Privately Owned / Commercial |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | Yes ($25.00 per rider) $15/rider if camping. |
| Camping | Yes Tent: $25.00 RV: $45.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 |
| Comment | Yurts available - call for rates and reservations. |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Very Good |
| Recommended Stay | 1-2 Days |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Rich Creek, VA | ||
| Address | Shumate Falls Road, Rich Creek, VA 24147 | ||
| From: Blacksburg, VA
1) Take US-460 west about 30 miles 2) Turn right (north) onto SR-648/Elgood Mountain Road, continue about 3.5 miles 3) Look for Kairos entrance on the left (north), continue about 1 mile toward campground check in. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Kairos Resort Shumate Falls Road Rich Creek, VA 24147 (540) 235-2777 kairosresort@gmail.com kairosresort.buckinbanjo.com |
Kairos Resort Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 3/7/2018 (Thanks!)
Kairos Resort Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 3/7/2018 (Thanks!)
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 1,515 acres (2 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 40 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 1400 to 1800 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Heavily Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Some | |
| Hard Pack | Some | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud |  Little | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks | Little | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills | Some | |
| Water Crossings |  Few | |
| Small Jumps | Few | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | Some | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track |  Many | |
| Roads | None | |
| Shade | Many | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Little | |
 Amateur |  Mostly | |
 Expert | Some |
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (SE) | Valero Gas Station (540) 726-3177 |
| Diesel | 1-5 Miles (SE) | Valero Gas Station (540) 726-3177 |
 Water | On Site | |
 RV Hookup | On Site | |
 RV Disposal | On Site | |
| Campground | On Site | |
 Conv Store | 1-5 Miles (SE) | Valero Gas Station (540) 726-3177 |
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