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355 mi 572 km of trail — 7 Featured Hikes

Gems 1 Gem Easy Trails 22 Trails Intermediate Trails 26 Trails Hard Trails 10 Trails

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McAfee Knob

14
Salem, VA

Featured Hikes in Roanoke - 6

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McAfee Knob is the perfect place to rest and enjoy the view.

#1

7.4 mi 12.0 km
McAfee Knob
 43
Salem, VA
Photo by Sam Dean Photography for Roanoke Outside Foundation

#2

34.8 mi 55.9 km
Virginia's Triple Crown…
 12
Salem, VA
The top brings incredible views of the surrounding area as a reward for your effort.

#3

4.8 mi 7.7 km
Dragon's Tooth
 14
New Castle, VA
90' neon star at the top of Mill Mountain

#4

7.3 mi 11.7 km
Mill Mountain Park Loop
 2
Roanoke, VA
Top of Comet

#5

12.4 mi 19.9 km
Carvins Cove Route
 2
Hollins, VA
Bottom Creek can be seen and heard babbling past the trail.

#6

4.2 mi 6.8 km
Bottoms Creek Gorge
 4
Shawsville, VA

Trails in Roanoke - 51

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2.7 mi 4.4 km
#1 Andy Layne Trail
New Castle, VA
2.7 mi 4.4 km New Castle, VA
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2.0 mi 3.3 km
#2 Hanging Rock Battlefield Trail
Salem, VA
2.0 mi 3.3 km Salem, VA
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1.3 mi 2.1 km
#3 Star Trail
Cedar Bluff, VA
1.3 mi 2.1 km Cedar Bluff, VA
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1.8 mi 2.8 km
#4 Murray Run Greenway
Cave Spring, VA
1.8 mi 2.8 km Cave Spring, VA
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88.8 mi 143.0 km
#5 AT: Roanoke Appalachian Trail Club - East (VA)
Pembroke, VA
88.8 mi 143.0 km Pembroke, VA
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3.4 mi 5.4 km
#6 Mill Mountain Greenway
Cedar Bluff, VA
3.4 mi 5.4 km Cedar Bluff, VA
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1.2 mi 2.0 km
#7 Ridgeline Trail
Cedar Bluff, VA
1.2 mi 2.0 km Cedar Bluff, VA
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1.5 mi 2.4 km
#8 Monument Trail
Cedar Bluff, VA
1.5 mi 2.4 km Cedar Bluff, VA
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3.6 mi 5.8 km
#9 Lakeside Trail
Hollins, VA
3.6 mi 5.8 km Hollins, VA
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1.5 mi 2.4 km
#10 Woodthrush Trail
Cedar Bluff, VA
1.5 mi 2.4 km Cedar Bluff, VA
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1.5 mi 2.4 km
#11 Buck Trail
Hollins, VA
1.5 mi 2.4 km Hollins, VA
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0.8 mi 1.3 km
#12 Big Sunny Trail
Cedar Bluff, VA
0.8 mi 1.3 km Cedar Bluff, VA
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1.0 mi 1.6 km
#13 Old Salem Turnpike Trail
Vinton, VA
1.0 mi 1.6 km Vinton, VA
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0.6 mi 0.9 km
#14 Foresters Trail
Vinton, VA
0.6 mi 0.9 km Vinton, VA
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0.3 mi 0.5 km
#15 Palmer's Pond
Vinton, VA
0.3 mi 0.5 km Vinton, VA
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0.6 mi 1.0 km
#16 Deer Run Trail
Vinton, VA
0.6 mi 1.0 km Vinton, VA
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1.9 mi 3.0 km
#17 Buzzards Rock Trail
Cloverdale, VA
1.9 mi 3.0 km Cloverdale, VA
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90.7 mi 145.9 km
#18 AT: Natural Bridge Appalachian Trail Club
Blue Ridge, VA
90.7 mi 145.9 km Blue Ridge, VA
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0.5 mi 0.8 km
#19 Mud Lick Creek Greenway
Cave Spring, VA
0.5 mi 0.8 km Cave Spring, VA
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2.2 mi 3.6 km
#20 Four Gorge
Hollins, VA
2.2 mi 3.6 km Hollins, VA
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Photos of Roanoke - 20

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Photo by Sam Dean Photography for Roanoke Outside Foundation

#1

Photo by Sam Dean Photography for Roanoke Outsi…
 13
Salem, VA
McAfee Knob is the perfect place to rest and enjoy the view.

#2

McAfee Knob is the perfect place to rest and en…
 4
Salem, VA
Sunrise at McAfee Knob.

#3

Sunrise at McAfee Knob.
 5
Salem, VA
Patriotic Section Hikers stand on McAfee Knob.

#4

Patriotic Section Hikers stand on McAfee Knob.
 6
Salem, VA
A hiker enjoys her reward on McAfee Knob.

#5

A hiker enjoys her reward on McAfee Knob.
 4
Salem, VA
Catawba Mountain in a Cloud.

#6

Catawba Mountain in a Cloud.
 3
Salem, VA
View from Tinker Cliffs.

#7

View from Tinker Cliffs.
 3
Daleville, VA
90' neon star at the top of Mill Mountain

#8

90' neon star at the top of Mill Mountain
 3
Cedar Bluff, VA

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