프랭클린 카운티 최고의 MTB 라이딩 경로

Parking area at the bottom is closed (Near Dollar General). We parked across the street and walked the gravel up to Star Trail Trailhead.

Explore Park consists of miles and miles of trails across hundreds of acres. You'll find rolling hills, meadows, river access, historical buildings, and dense woodlands. You'll have plenty to do whether you stop for just an hour or decide to spend the day.

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.

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.

The brightly illuminated star that sits on top of Mill Mountain (1,703ft/519m) was constructed in 1949, and initially meant to only be lit during Christmas season. However, it proved to be so popular that is is now lit year round and gave the city of Roanoke its nickname, "Star City of the South".

The top of Mill Mountain (1,703 ft) is the ideal place to get a nice sight of Roanoke. It is the ideal place to go enjoy a calm Sunday morning with friends, family or by yourself! It has a little zoo, a little wildflower garden and a large picnic area. The jewel of Mill Mountain is the biggest man-made illuminated star. Lit for the first time in 1949 with the purpose of attracting clients to the businesses of Roanoke, it has now become a landmark that brightens the city's nights.

The summit of Mill Mountain has an overlook of the city of Roanoke as well as the world's largest illuminated free-standing star.

Reaching the top of Mill Mountain rewards mountain bikers with stunning bird's-eye views of the city after conquering the challenging ascent. As you power up steep grades through dense forests, the panoramic vistas of downtown and the surrounding valleys will motivate you onward through the final switchbacks.