New River White Sulphur Springs

The spring rises in terrain shaped by the New River, one of the oldest rivers in North America, which has carved deep gorges through the Appalachian Plateau. The location sits at moderate elevation where mixed hardwood forests cover surrounding hills and bottomland species grow near the river. Giles County experiences 40.4 inches of annual precipitation with 19.2 inches of snow, less than higher-elevation thermal districts to the north. Average annual temperatures measure 54.7 degrees Fahrenheit, creating relatively mild conditions. The distinctive geology that produces the ancient New River's unusual north-flowing course also contributes to the thermal and mineral character of this spring.