The Roanoke River runs for 410 miles from the eastern Appalachian Mountains to the Atlantic Ocean at Albemarle Sound. The name Roanoke is derived from the Algonquin "rawrenok", which was their name for the tubular white shell beads more commonly known as wampum.

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Explore Park Dry Pine and Back Creek Loop

10.4km

00:59

180m

This easy 6.5-mile mountain biking loop in Explore Park offers twisty singletrack, river views, and 578 feet of elevation gain.

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Distance 361 m

Uphill 10 m

Downhill 10 m

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Location: Roanoke County, Virginia, United States

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Explore Park Dry Pine and Back Creek Loop

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