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Mill Mountain Greenway

5.0 (2 Ratings)
The Mill Mountain Greenway connects Mill Mountain Park with the Roanoke River Greenway and ultimately Downtown Roanoke.
3.3
mi
Distance
18
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Fall ColorsFamily FriendlyRiver/CreekViews
Access Issues
Watch for poison ivy and loose rocks that line the trail.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.29mi
Distance
18ft
Elevation Gain
774ft
Elevation Loss
40%
Max Grade
1,682ft
High Point
916ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The Mill Mountain Greenway connects Mill Mountain Park with the Roanoke River Greenway and ultimately Downtown Roanoke. Visit www.greenways.org to learn more about Roanoke's extensive greenway network. Starting from the Mill Mountain Discovery Center, the trail begins on a paved path before joining the road north out of the park. Switchbacking your way down, take your time and look at the surrounding plant life and small animals in the leaf litter. The road eventually ends at Walnut Avenue, where the trail continues along the road to cross the Roanoke River and find itself next to the rail lines. Continue along the path next to Williamson Road to eventually reach Elmwood Park and its characteristic amphitheater. From here, the greenway continues through the urban center to reach Downtown and the Lick Run Greenway.

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