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Roanoke Star on Mill Mountain – Roanoke City Market loop from Kenwood

Roanoke Star on Mill Mountain – Roanoke City Market loop from Kenwood

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Roanoke Star on Mill Mountain – Roanoke City Market loop from Kenwood

02:17

40.3km

690m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 21, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 36.1 km for 109 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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14.6 km

Mill Mountain

Highlight • Summit

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, …

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14.7 km

Roanoke Star on Mill Mountain

Highlight • Monument

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 …

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23.0 km

View of Roanoke Mountain

Highlight • Viewpoint

At 2,192 feet, Roanoke Mountain is not the tallest mountain near the city, but it is one of the most popular due to the short hike required to reach the …

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35.4 km

Roanoke's City Market is the oldest continuously operating markets in Virginia, getting its start in 1882. In addition to the excellent food on offer the surrounding historic district is home to other attractions such as the Roanoke Pinball Museum.

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35.4 km

Downtown Roanoke

Highlight • Settlement

The history of the railway is present in many corners of the city. If you come to visit, don't hesitate to see one of the many interesting museums (the science …

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35.8 km

Market Square Walkway

Highlight • Bridge

The Market Square Walkway was built in 1995 to connect the newly renovated Hotel Roanoke with Historic Downtown Roanoke. Trainspotters will enjoy the panoramic view over one of the most active railway corridors in the US.

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36.1 km

Taubman Museum of Art

Highlight • Monument

The Taubman Museum of Art began as a temporary exhibit at the Hotel Roanoke in 1947. The current 81,000 square foot museum was designed by famed architect Randall Stout. The …

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40.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.5 km

12.6 km

8.48 km

670 m

587 m

380 m

229 m

Surfaces

35.6 km

2.95 km

897 m

789 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (640 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

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Sunday 24 May

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54 %

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Roanoke Star on Mill Mountain – Roanoke City Market loop from Kenwood

Mill Mountain

Roanoke Star on Mill Mountain

View of Roanoke Mountain

Roanoke City Market

Downtown Roanoke

Market Square Walkway

Taubman Museum of Art

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