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830 ft
Distance
12 ft
Climb
-8 ft
Descent
1,737 ft
High Point
3 ft
Altitude change
1,724 ft
Altitude min
1,725 ft
Altitude start
1,729 ft
Altitude end
0.4%
Grade
-5.4%
Grade max
5.3%
Grade min
299 ft
Distance climb
292 ft
Distance down
177 ft
Distance flat

Star Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mill Mountain
    Roanoke, Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #271115 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #100372 in E-Biking
    • #57123 in Trail Running
    • #70409 in Hiking
    • #52857 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,679 in Mountain Biking · Virginia [+]
    • #294 in E-Biking
    • #530 in Trail Running
    • #796 in Hiking
    • #325 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

This is a short gravel/dirt and paved path that circles the star at the top of Mill Mountain.

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Restrooms
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 25 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 83 rides
  • Last: Sep 29, 2026
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Feb 12, 2026 @ 1:56pm (America/New_York)
Feb 12, 2026
 reporter Freeze-thaw conditions; don't leave ruts!
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Star Loop located?
      Star Loop is located in Mill Mountain, Roanoke, Virginia, United States. It is part of the Mill Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.25124, -79.93182.
      ▼ How hard is Star Loop?
      Star Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Star Loop?
      Star Loop has 12 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 8 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,724 ft to 1,737 ft.
      ▼ Is Star Loop a point to point trail?
      Star Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Star Loop?
      Star Loop is 830 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Star Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Star Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Star Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Star Loop are:
      • July (11 activities)
      • September (10 activities)
      • October (7 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Star Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Star Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Star Loop?
      Star Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 453 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 528 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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