Roanoke

Tinker Creek Greenway is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Roanoke, Virginia.

Star Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Roanoke, Virginia.

Chestnut Ridge Overlook Loop is a loop trail located near Roanoke, Virginia.

Wolf Creek Greenway is an out-and-back trail that is good for all skill levels located near Vinton, Virginia.

The Roanoke Mountain Road is a 4 mile one-way loop accessed at mile post 120.3 off the Blueridge Parkway. It's a winding single-lane road, and I would certainly not venture up there with a trailer. There is a large parking area at the main overlook which provides an excellent view of the sunset. There are also plenty of picnicking areas available.So if you're short on time, or simply aren't in ...

Read Mountain Preserve Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Roanoke, Virginia.

VA Explore Park Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Roanoke, Virginia.

Starting at a great spot to picnic, fish, or put in a kayak, this casual hike meanders along the Roanoke River. Along the trail you can enjoy views of some small river rapids and the beautiful trees surrounding along the river.The trail begins at a parking lot at the end of Rutrough Road.  There is plenty of parking available and this lot doubles as a boat launch for those who want to play on t...

Part of the attraction to the Cove is that you can literally leave work at 5pm and be in the water paddling in plenty of time to catch the sunset. Catching a sunrise is slightly more difficult just because the boat landing doesn't open until 6:30am. However, it's still possible to paddle out and get in position just in time as evidenced by both the sunrise and sunset photos above. But the views...