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Last updated: September 18, 2025

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1. McAfee Knob's trailhead – McAfee Knob loop from Catawba

13.1km

01:48

430m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. McAfee Knob – McAfee Knob's trailhead loop from Mason Cove

12.6km

01:43

400m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Terrapin Mountain loop from Big Island

20.1km

02:53

820m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Sharp Top Mountain loop from Buchanan

4.94km

00:59

340m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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5. Carvins Cove loop from Belle Haven

26.5km

03:23

650m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Tinker Cliffs loop from New Castle

11.4km

01:41

520m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Running loop from Belle Haven

9.78km

01:20

310m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Montvale Overlook – Harveys Knob Overlook loop from Buchanan

28.2km

03:26

700m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Private Pond loop from Crofton

5.36km

00:34

40m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Harkening Hill loop from Buchanan

6.57km

00:55

250m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails in Botetourt County

1. McAfee Knob's trailhead – McAfee Knob loop from Catawba

2. McAfee Knob – McAfee Knob's trailhead loop from Mason Cove

3. Terrapin Mountain loop from Big Island

4. Sharp Top Mountain loop from Buchanan

5. Carvins Cove loop from Belle Haven

6. Tinker Cliffs loop from New Castle

7. Running loop from Belle Haven

8. Montvale Overlook – Harveys Knob Overlook loop from Buchanan

9. Private Pond loop from Crofton

10. Harkening Hill loop from Buchanan

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