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SaveRoanoke trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails and shared hundreds of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking and Horseback. Trails here are often flowy, rocky and rooty. Scenery includes creeks, views and ridgelines. Common trail features include berms, jumps and bridges. Many trails are family friendly. Amenities include water sources and restrooms. Popular destinations include Carvin's Cove, Mill Mountain and Explore Park Trail System.
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Virginia's Blue Ridge
Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
107 trails
- E-Bike
86 trails
- Gravel Bike
40 trails
- Adaptive Bike
6 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
0 trails
- Horse
2 trails
- Hike
154 trails
- Trail Running
153 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
0 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
0 trails
- Nordic Ski
0 trails
Region Details
- 16
- 5
- 32
- 43
- 11
Region Status
Caution as of 1 day
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 163
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 107
- Trails E-Bike
- 86
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 40
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 6
- Trails Horse
- 2
- Trails Hike
- 154
- Trails Trail Running
- 153
- Total Distance
- 197 miles
- Total Descent
- 35,458 ft
- Total Vertical
- 3,817 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 4,637 ft
- Reports
- 1,795
- Photos
- 434
- Completed Counter
- 30,213
Articles
Local Flavors: The Complete Guide to Riding in Virginia's Blue Ridge
Jan 3, 2019 from pinkbike.com
Everything you need to know about mountain biking in Virginia.
Sub Regions
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Carvin's Cove
- 8
- 21
- 7
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Explore Park Trail System
- 2
- 4
- 1
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Mill Mountain
- 5
- 8
- 16
- 1
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Morningside Park
- 1
- 1
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Murray Run
- 12
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Read Mountain
- 1
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Wasena Park
- 1
- 1
Popular Roanoke Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.2 • 2 miles • 220 ft • 1,163 •
Flatter XC style trail with gradual ups and downs. As the name suggests it goes through a few drainages, descending towards each one and climbing back out.
• 80 ★ 4.7 • 2 miles • 7 ft • 1,036 •
Near the top, The Gauntlet ebs and flows with some moderate corners traversing the mountain. Then the trail heads down the mountain, with the surface becoming rougher. Rocks and roots poke out for some healthy chunder. Fast...
• 85 ★ 4.5 • 2 miles • 596 ft • 1,003 •
The easy way to the top from the East side of the ridge and the East parking area. Also a good time going down with many option jumps but it is a quick down.
• 85 ★ 4.7 • 3,802 ft • 97 ft • 938 •
Similar to 4 Gorge, the trail follows the contours of Brushy Mountain and descends/climbs out of a small mountain drain. Provides an important connection to the northern trails
• 90 ★ 4.2 • 2 miles • 441 ft • 807 •
Highly rated popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 15 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 4.0 • 2,007 ft • 98 ft • 780 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 3.8 • 3,857 ft • 27 ft • 730 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
• 75 ★ 4.4 • 4 miles • 509 ft • 725 •
Lakeside offers some of the best views of Carvins Cove. The terrain offers a good mix of everything with a few shorter leg burning climbs. It offers possibly the best views of the water you will find and is a great option of an out and...
Roanoke Mountain Bike Routes
Intro to Carvin's Cove Featured
★ 5.0 • 16 miles • 1,288 ft • 8 • Loop •
An intermediate-friendly introduction to Carvin's Cove. This route samples the "mids" and "lowers" at the...
Carvin's Cove Over and Back Featured
★ 3.0 • 12 miles • 2,092 ft • 5 • Loop •
This is an over-and-back at Carvins Cove starting from the Bennett Springs parking lot. Buck and Hi-Dee-Ho...
Intro to Mill Featured
9 miles • 1,268 ft • 11 • Loop •
Introduction to some of the trails on Mill Mountain, starting from Fern Park in South Roanoke. This route...
★ 5.0 • 33 miles • 6,123 ft • 8 • Loop •
Fire road Climbs, Single track Downhill, Rock Garden,Blue Ridge Parkway Views
Photos of Roanoke Mountain Bike
Videos of Roanoke Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ErnieR | vote | trail | activity #106632071 and 5 more | Oct 26, 2026 @ 8:34am 1 day |
| ErnieR | vote | trail | activity #106632015 and 5 more | Oct 26, 2026 @ 8:32am 1 day |
| ErnieR | vote | route | activity #106632005 | Oct 26, 2026 @ 8:32am 1 day |
| abi-ridefierce | add | report | activity #106623263 | Oct 26, 2026 @ 4:35am 1 day |
| ErnieR | add | report | activity #106611796 and 7 more | Oct 25, 2026 @ 6:28pm 2 days |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Any reviews of the trail pre-2026 reference... | Aug 20, 2026 @ 1:25pm Aug 20, 2026 | ||
| report | Blockage cleared | Aug 13, 2026 @ 2:16pm Aug 13, 2026 | ||
| report | Hazard being monitored .. currently not safe... | Aug 13, 2026 @ 2:12pm Aug 13, 2026 | ||
| report | Blockage cleared 🎉 | Aug 13, 2026 @ 2:05pm Aug 13, 2026 | ||
| report | Cleared 🎉 | Aug 11, 2026 @ 1:51pm Aug 11, 2026 |
Local Badges
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Completionist0 awarded -
Big Ride 30k3,005 awarded -
Epic Ride 50k852 awarded -
Top 10 Trails90 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge18 awarded -
10 Green Trails121 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Wasena Park Pump Track | skill park | Roanoke |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 107 | 121 miles | 20,233 ft | 58 miles | 3,747 ft | #684 | #2 | 387 | 1,793 | 18 | 34,366 | |
| E-Bike | 86 | 104 miles | 16,890 ft | 49 miles | 1,565 ft | #1,437 | #25 | 1,703 | 9 | 2,318 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 40 | 49 miles | 6,112 ft | 21 miles | 1,565 ft | #1,449 | #3 | 103 | 201 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 6 | 25 miles | 3,202 ft | 11 miles | 1,490 ft | #2,485 | #6 | 74 | ||||
| Horse | 2 | 4 miles | 774 ft | 2 miles | 407 ft | #2,392 | #33 | 252 | 1 | |||
| Hike | 154 | 193 miles | 33,478 ft | 91 miles | 3,816 ft | #630 | #2 | 39 | 1,772 | 7 | 2,007 | |
| Trail Running | 153 | 193 miles | 33,392 ft | 91 miles | 3,816 ft | #748 | #2 | 1 | 1,759 | 7 | 1,546 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Roanoke?
Roanoke has 10 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Roanoke?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Roanoke are:
- The Gauntlet (4.5/5)
- 4 Gorge Extension (4.5/5)
- Buck (4.4/5)
- Arrowhead (4.4/5)
- Upper Comet (4.4/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Roanoke?
There are 26 parking locations listed in Roanoke. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Roanoke?
The longest trail in Roanoke is Roanoke River Greenway at 6.6 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Roanoke?
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Roanoke?
The best trail running trails in Roanoke are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Roanoke?
Roanoke has a total of 163 trails. Of those, 107 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Roanoke to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Roanoke?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Roanoke is Hi-Dee-Ho with 859 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Roanoke?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Roanoke is Iron Mountain Trail (East Sectiom) with 1,620 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Roanoke?
Roanoke supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, ATVing/Offroading, Nordic Skiing.
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What bike services are there in Roanoke?
The following bike services are available in Roanoke:
- Bike Shop (3)
- Trail Association (1)
- Guides & Tours (1)
- Shuttle Service (1)
- Trail Builders (1)
- Land Managers (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Roanoke?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Roanoke is Old Trough with an average grade of 12.5%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Roanoke?
Yes, there are 56 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Roanoke. Some popular viewpoints include:
- Great Valley Overlook Vista 1
- Tinker Cliffs Vista 1
- Tinker Mtn Vista 7
- Great Valley Overlook Vista 2
- Tinker Cliffs Vista 2
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Roanoke?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Roanoke are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Roanoke?
The overall region status for Roanoke is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 116 trails:
- Clear / Green: 87
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 7
- Significant Issue / Amber: 18
- Closed: 4
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What are the trail conditions in Roanoke?
Based on trail reports from the past week in Roanoke:
- Ideal: 2 trails
- Dry: 2 trails
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Can I ride an ebike in Roanoke?
Yes, Roanoke supports e-bike riding. There are 91 trails in Roanoke that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Roanoke?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Roanoke are: View all mountain biking routes in Roanoke.
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What is the highest summit in Roanoke?
The highest summit in Roanoke is Little Pinnacle at 5,072 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Roanoke?
The most popular Strava segments in Roanoke are:
- Nancy's Bridge to Bridge road side sprint (6,200 athletes)
- Power to Park (6,096 athletes)
- warmup of mill mtn (5,614 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Roanoke?
There are 3 technical trail features (TTFs) in Roanoke. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Roanoke.
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What trails are closed in Roanoke?
There are currently 4 closed trails in Roanoke. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 87
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 7
- Significant Issue / Amber: 18
- Closed: 4
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Roanoke?
Yes, there are 6 accessible/adaptive trails in Roanoke. View all adaptive trails in Roanoke for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Roanoke?
There are 1 upcoming events in Roanoke. View upcoming events. There are 2 local clubs or associations listed in the Roanoke directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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Are there any mountain biking guiding or tour operators in Roanoke?
Yes, there are mountain biking guiding and tour operators in Roanoke: Browse all guiding and tour operators in Roanoke.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Roanoke?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Roanoke are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Roanoke?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Roanoke are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Roanoke.
Activities
Trails
Points of Interest
- Great Valley Overlook Vista 2 Viewpoint
- Read Mountain Lookout Viewpoint
- Tinker Mtn Vista 4 Viewpoint
- Hay Rock Vista Viewpoint
- Tinker Mtn Vista 5 Viewpoint
- Tinker Mtn Vista 6 Viewpoint
- Tinker Mtn Powerline Vista 3 Viewpoint
- Angels Gap Vista Viewpoint
- Great Valley Overlook Vista 1 Viewpoint
- Tinker Mtn Powerline Vista 2 Viewpoint
- Little Pinnacle (5,072 ft)
- Haw Orchard Mountain (5,010 ft)
- Stone Mountain (4,931 ft)
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