The best running trails in Franklin County

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Running in Franklin County is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in Franklin County—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Rivers Edge Park – Roanoke River Greenway loop from Bellview Terrace	Expert 02:03 19.9km
Rivers Edge Park – Roanoke River Greenway loop from Cedar Bluff	Intermediate 01:11 11.5km
Rivers Edge Park loop from Colonial Heights	Intermediate 01:14 11.9km
Downtown Roanoke – Roanoke River Greenway loop from Roanoke	Intermediate 01:33 14.1km
Rivers Edge Park loop from Old Southwest	Intermediate 00:31 5.01km
Mill Mountain Star – Wood Trush Trail loop from Jamestown Place	Expert 01:58 17.5km
Roanoke River Greenway – Rivers Edge Park loop from Bellview Terrace	Intermediate 01:05 9.80km
Rivers Edge Park – Mill Mountain Star loop from Bellview Terrace	Intermediate 01:03 9.29km
Rivers Edge Park loop from Colonial Heights	Intermediate 01:12 11.2km

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Rivers Edge Park – Roanoke River Greenway loop from Bellview Terrace
02:03
19.9km
6:12/km
90m
90m
Expert
30
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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2
Rivers Edge Park – Roanoke River Greenway loop from Cedar Bluff
01:11
11.5km
6:12/km
50m
50m
Intermediate
28
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Rivers Edge Park loop from Colonial Heights
01:14
11.9km
6:13/km
60m
60m
Intermediate
24
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Downtown Roanoke – Roanoke River Greenway loop from Roanoke
01:33
14.1km
6:35/km
270m
270m
Intermediate
21
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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5
Rivers Edge Park loop from Old Southwest
00:31
5.01km
6:14/km
30m
30m
Intermediate
23
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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6
Mill Mountain Star – Wood Trush Trail loop from Jamestown Place
01:58
17.5km
6:44/km
320m
320m
Expert
9
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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Roanoke River Greenway – Rivers Edge Park loop from Bellview Terrace
01:05
9.80km
6:36/km
210m
210m
Intermediate
7
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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Rivers Edge Park – Mill Mountain Star loop from Bellview Terrace
01:03
9.29km
6:48/km
250m
250m
Intermediate
7
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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9
Rivers Edge Park loop from Colonial Heights
01:12
11.2km
6:22/km
150m
140m
Intermediate
4
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.