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  • Snow Packed
  • Snow Covered
  • Freeze/thaw Cycle
  • Icy
  • Prevalent Mud
  • Wet
  • Variable
  • Dry
  • Very Dry
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Trail Difficulties
  • Access Road/Trail
  • White
  • Green
  • Blue
  • Black
  • Double Black Diamond

Trail Report Status
  • Clear / Green
  • Minor Issue / Yellow
  • Significant Issue / Amber
  • Closed or Major Issue / Red

  • Land Owner Overlay
  • Wilderness (typically no bikes in USA)
  • BLM (public)
  • USFS (Wildlife sanctuaries darker than usfs)
  • State land
  • Indigenous
  • Military
Trail Conditions
  • Unknown
  • Snow Packed
  • Snow Covered
  • Freeze/thaw Cycle
  • Icy
  • Prevalent Mud
  • Wet
  • Variable
  • Dry
  • Very Dry
  • Map Markers
  • trail Trail Head
  • photo Photo
  • place Directory Listing
  • region Riding Area
  • TTF TTF
  • Parking Parking
  • Viewpoint Viewpoint
  • Information Information
  • Warning Warning
  • Directions Directions
  • Water Fountain/Source Water Fountain/Source
  • Sight Sight
  • Restrooms Restrooms
  • Gate Gate
  • Camping Camping
  • Trail Sign Trail Sign
  • Table or Bench Table or Bench
  • Other Other
LEGEND
Trail Difficulties
  • Access Road/Trail
  • White
  • Green
  • Blue
  • Black
  • Double Black Diamond

Trail Report Status
  • Clear / Green
  • Minor Issue / Yellow
  • Significant Issue / Amber
  • Closed or Major Issue / Red

  • Land Owner Overlay
  • Wilderness (typically no bikes in USA)
  • BLM (public)
  • USFS (Wildlife sanctuaries darker than usfs)
  • State land
  • Indigenous
  • Military
Trail Conditions
  • Unknown
  • Snow Packed
  • Snow Covered
  • Freeze/thaw Cycle
  • Icy
  • Prevalent Mud
  • Wet
  • Variable
  • Dry
  • Very Dry
  • Map Markers
  • trail Trail Head
  • photo Photo
  • place Directory Listing
  • region Riding Area
  • TTF TTF
  • Parking Parking
  • Viewpoint Viewpoint
  • Information Information
  • Warning Warning
  • Directions Directions
  • Water Fountain/Source Water Fountain/Source
  • Sight Sight
  • Restrooms Restrooms
  • Gate Gate
  • Camping Camping
  • Trail Sign Trail Sign
  • Table or Bench Table or Bench
  • Other Other
      Just off the Blue Ridge Parkway at Milepost 115, Explore Park features hundreds of acres of rolling hills, pristine woodlands, hiking trails, river frontage, historical buildings and a visitor information center. Whether you’re looking to bike, hike, canoe, picnic, or learn more about all Roanoke County has to offer, Explore Park is your destination for exploration!
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      Caution on Jun 9, 2018
      Local Trail Association
      local trail association
      BROC       (www.roanokeimba.org)

      Stats

      Global Ranking
      #5,619
      State Ranking
      #63
      Trails (view details)
      4
      Trails Mountain Bike
      4
      Trails Hike
      4
      Trails Trail Running
      4
      Total Distance
      5 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      2 miles
      Total Descent
      1,233 ft
      Total Vertical
      231 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      1,109 ft
      Reports
      7
      Ridden Counter
      20

      Popular Explore Park Trail System Trails

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      Beginner Loop
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      Recent Trail Reports

      traildateuser
      Beginner Loop
      Jun 9, 2018 @ 9:09am
      Jun 9, 2018
      		vistacruiser
      Intermediate/Yellow Trail
      Jun 9, 2018 @ 9:09am
      Jun 9, 2018
      		vistacruiser
      Yellow Loop
      Dec 2, 2017 @ 10:02am
      Dec 2, 2017
      		cbdwyer57
      Blue Loop
      Dec 2, 2017 @ 10:02am
      Dec 2, 2017
      		cbdwyer57
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      Recent Activity

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      user #1578618m9mcfly3addridelogDec 12, 2018 ride log
      Dec 12, 2018 @ 3:26pm
      1 days
      user #1578618m9mcfly3addridelogDec 7, 2018 ride log
      Dec 7, 2018 @ 7:00pm
      Dec 7, 2018
      user #1578618m9mcfly3addridelogDec 6, 2018 ride log
      Dec 6, 2018 @ 2:49pm
      Dec 6, 2018
      user #1578618m9mcfly3addridelogNov 30, 2018 ride log
      Nov 30, 2018 @ 3:06pm
      Nov 30, 2018
      user #1578618m9mcfly3addridelogNov 28, 2018 ride log
      Nov 28, 2018 @ 7:56pm
      Nov 28, 2018
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      Nearby Areas

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      Mill Mountain 2 94.7 km
      Montvale Park 2 3 112 km
      Carvin's Cove 5 14 8 212.3 km
      Spec Mines - Dody Ridge 5 315 km
      Falling Creek Park 5 7 420.1 km

      Local Mountain Bike Directory


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      • By tommyoravetz6 PCTC & contributors
      • Admins: BROC
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