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Roanoke River Greenway – Roanoke Star on Mill Mountain loop from Roanoke Mountain

Roanoke River Greenway – Roanoke Star on Mill Mountain loop from Roanoke Mountain

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(8718)

10,655

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Roanoke River Greenway – Roanoke Star on Mill Mountain loop from Roanoke Mountain

03:17

67.1km

850m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 21, 2026

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Start point

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1.24 km

View of Roanoke Mountain from Loop Road

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

There's also a short hiking trail that goes to the actual summit of the mountain, but this road loop on the side of the mountain offers a few different viewpoints of the city and Mill and Stone Mountains.

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8.34 km

Roanoke River Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The greenway is an easily accessible multi-use trail that runs along the Roanoke River. There are multiple points of access and a number of nice parks along its route. It …

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22.9 km

Roanoke River

Highlight • River

The Roanoke River stretches 410 miles through southern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina. It is a vital habitat for large numbers of fish, birds, and mammals, as well as a recreational area for locals.

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49.2 km

Memorial Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Memorial Bridge of Roanoke supports the Roanoke River Greenway and has wide sidewalks on both sides of the car lanes that bikes use. The bridge has two-lane traffic and …

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50.3 km

Wasena Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Wasena Park is a green space along the Roanoke River. The Roanoke River Greenway bike-friendly path runs through the park, and the park offers a playground, two picnic shelters, the …

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52.3 km

Roanoke River Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The greenway is an easily accessible multi-use trail that runs along the Roanoke River. There are multiple points of access and a number of nice parks along its route. It …

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58.9 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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59.0 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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67.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.7 km

23.0 km

9.82 km

6.80 km

364 m

357 m

118 m

Surfaces

64.2 km

2.32 km

298 m

245 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 20 May

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Roanoke River Greenway – Roanoke Star on Mill Mountain loop from Roanoke Mountain

View of Roanoke Mountain from Loop Road

Roanoke River Greenway

Roanoke River

Memorial Bridge

Wasena Park

Roanoke River Greenway

Mill Mountain

Roanoke Star on Mill Mountain

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