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Hiking Trails

Peaks of OtterReady for a walk in the woods? The greater Roanoke Valley has more than 600 miles of trails, including the Appalachian Trail, from easy strolls to challenging climbs. Grab your pack and a camera. Between the trails, the wildlife, and the stunning views, there's no telling what will take your breath away. Photo Credit Photoactiveinc.com

These helpful links will help you find the perfect trail to explore.  You'll find directions, descriptions, maps and even reviews.

In addition to the listings below, click these websites for details:

   Roanoke Outside

   Mountains Interactive Map

   Hiking Trails

   Roanoke Valley Greenways

   Biking and Walking Routes in Roanoke Valley

 
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Basic Listings

Appalachian Trail

  • Phone: (540) 265-5100
  • Region: North of Downtown Roanoke

Appalachian Trail - Overnight Backpacking Loop

  • Catawba Valley Drive
  • Catawba, VA 24070
  • Region: North of Downtown Roanoke

Apple Orchard Falls Trail

  • Buchanan, VA 24066
  • Region: North of Downtown Roanoke

Blue Ridge Parkway (Vinton Ranger Station)

  • 2551 Mountain View Road
  • Vinton, VA 24179
  • Phone: (540) 767-2490
  • Region: Blue Ridge Parkway

Bottom Creek Gorge

  • Bent Mountain, VA 24059
  • Region: South of Downtown Roanoke

Buck Mountain Trail

  • Buck Mountain Overlook
  • Roanoke, VA 24018
  • Region: Blue Ridge Parkway

Carvins Cove Natural Reserve

  • 9644 Reservoir Road
  • Roanoke, VA 24019
  • Phone: (540) 563-9170
  • Region: Airport/Valley View Mall Area

Chestnut Ridge Trail

  • Mill Mountain Parkway
  • Roanoke, VA 24014
  • Region: Blue Ridge Parkway

Devil's Marbleyard

  • Natural Bridge Station, VA 24579
  • Region: North of Downtown Roanoke

Dragon's Tooth

  • Catawba Valley Drive
  • Catawba, VA 24070

Franklin County Recreation Park

  • 2150 Sontag Road
  • Rocky Mount, VA 24151
  • Phone: (540) 483-9293
  • Region: South of Downtown Roanoke

George Washington & Jefferson National Forest

  • Phone: (540) 265-5100
  • Region: North of Downtown Roanoke

Grassy Hill Natural Preserve

  • 235 Technology Drive
  • Rocky Mount, VA 24151
  • Region: South of Downtown Roanoke

Hanging Rock Battlefield Trail

  • 1206 Kessler Mill Road
  • Salem, VA 24153
  • Phone: (540) 387-6078
  • Region: I-81

Hanging Rock Battlefield Trail

  • 1823 Thompson Memorial Drive
  • Roanoke, VA 24019
  • Region: I-81

McAfee Knob

  • Catawba Valley Drive
  • Catawba, VA 24070
  • Region: North of Downtown Roanoke

Mill Mountain Park

  • Mill Mountain Parkway
  • Roanoke, VA 24014
  • Region: Blue Ridge Parkway

Mill Mountain Star Trail

  • Riverland Road
  • Roanoke, VA 24014
  • Region: Blue Ridge Parkway

Montvale Park

  • Quarterwood Road
  • Montvale, VA 24122
  • Region: East of Downtown Roanoke

Peaks of Otter

  • 85919 Blue Ridge Parkway
  • Bedford, VA 24523
  • Phone: (540) 586-1081
  • Region: Blue Ridge Parkway

Philpott Reservoir

  • 1058 Philpott Dam Road
  • Bassett, VA 24055
  • Region: South of Downtown Roanoke

Read Mountain Trail

  • 6101 Crumpacker Drive
  • Bonsack, VA 24019
  • Region: North of Downtown Roanoke

Roanoke Mountain

  • Roanoke Mountain Road
  • Roanoke, VA 24001
  • Region: Blue Ridge Parkway

Roanoke Valley Greenways

  • Phone: (540) 387-6060
  • Region: Downtown Roanoke

Roaring Run Trail

  • Roaring Run Recreational Area
  • Region: North of Downtown Roanoke
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