Roanoke Valley (Blue Ridge Parkway)

The Roanoke Valley area is located in the Plateau District of the Blue Ridge Parkway between mile posts 111 and 121 in Roanoke County and City of Roanoke, Virginia.  The City of Roanoke is the largest population center along the Parkway, but there is still ample opportunity to escape to nature.  Several hiking opportunities exist in the area, from short trails less than a mile to a more moderate hike of more than 5 miles.  Additionally, it is one of only a few areas on the Parkway to offer trails for horseback riding.

Map:

Trails:

Cedar Ridge Trail:

Cedar Ridge Trail is a 5.4-mile trail accessed from Mill Mountain Parkway.

Wildlife:

A bee pollinating a thistle flower.

Blog Entries:

06-Sep-2021: Roaring Run Furnace

External Links:

National Park Service website: https://www.nps.gov/blri/planyourvisit/roanoke-valley-trails.htm