ロアノーク郡のおすすめランニングルート

River Walk is closed for a new greenway but, most other areas closed to vehicle traffic is open to hiking/walking. Historic mill village is nice! Took our wedding photos there.

Free but quite small hiking parking lot as an ideal starting point for the hike to Mac Afee Knob. Free but quite small hiking parking lot as an ideal starting point for the hike to Mac Afee Knob.

The Memorial Bridge of Roanoke supports the Roanoke River Greenway and has wide sidewalks on both sides of the car lanes that bikes use. The bridge has two-lane traffic and spans 785 feet across the Roanoke River. While riding here, pay attention and find all five plaques, with quotes from Patrick Henry, Theodore Roosevelt, Stonewall Jackson, and Thomas Jefferson. The last plaque has the names of World War I victims.

The greenway is an easily accessible multi-use trail that runs along the Roanoke River. There are multiple points of access and a number of nice parks along its route. It can get busy with cyclists, walkers, and runners though so be aware of your fellow trail users.

Wasena Park is a green space along the Roanoke River. The Roanoke River Greenway bike-friendly path runs through the park, and the park offers a playground, two picnic shelters, the Roanoke Skate Park, a baseball diamond, a basketball court, ADA-accessible picnic shelters with tables, lights at night, electrical outlets, and grills, as well as ADA-accessible restrooms.

McAfee Knob is the most photographed point along the Appalachian Trail. It features a 270-degree panoramic view of the Catawba Valley and North Mountain to the west, Tinker Cliffs to the north, and the Roanoke Valley to the east. McAfee Knob is the most photographed spot along the Appalachian Trail. It offers 270-degree panoramic views of the Catawba Valley and North Mountain to the west, the Tinker Cliffs to the north and the Roanoke Valley to the east.

Explore Park's Historic Area features a number of restored buildings including a schoolhouse, blacksmiths shop, barns, cabins, and mill. It's mostly flat and well maintained so you can do this one with the whole family.

This free parking lot is the ideal place to start your adventure to McAfee Knob, either through the Appalachian trail or the McAfee Knob Trail. Unfortunately, it is currently closed!! More information at: https://roanokeoutside.com/mcafee-knob-parking-lot-to-close-for-pedestrian-bridge-construction-on-november-30/