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Roanoke River Greenway

3.8 (5 Ratings)
Gorgeous riverside greenway that passes numerous fantastic trailside amenities!
8.2
mi
Distance
192
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
Family Friendly
Access Issues
Portions of this trail are on active roadways, be alert as you rxh.

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
8.23mi
Distance
192ft
Elevation Gain
248ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
1,015ft
High Point
894ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This is a really beautiful section of the Roanoke River Greenway that is easy and flat and is well used to connect to numerous areas of the Star City! Along the way, it goes right by Black Dog Salvage (TV show Salvage Dogs), the Green Goat restaurant, Roanoke Mountain Adventures (outfitter, shuttles, bike rental), Blue Cow Ice Cream Shop, and the UnderDog Bike Shop!

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February 24, 2024
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