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

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

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

02:21

27.0km

540m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 18.4 km for 111 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

746 m

Cardinal Bike Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

Great bike shop

Tip by

2.68 km

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 Roanoke Skate Park, a baseball diamond, a basketball court, ADA-accessible picnic shelters with tables, lights at night, electrical outlets, and grills, as well as ADA-accessible restrooms.

Tip by

4.65 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 can get busy with cyclists, walkers, and runners though so be aware of your fellow trail users.

Tip by

11.4 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 be so popular that is is now lit year round and gave the city of Roanoke its nickname, "Star City of the South".

Tip by

11.5 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, the panoramic vistas of downtown and the surrounding valleys will motivate you onward through the final switchbacks.

Tip by

20.4 km

Monument Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Monument is a popular trail that goes around the Southeast portion of the mountain. It's not uncommon to see hikers, bikers, and runners at the same time so be aware and courteous to your fellow trail users.

Tip by

27.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.1 km

6.40 km

4.37 km

3.08 km

769 m

344 m

Surfaces

12.4 km

10.3 km

3.06 km

1.01 km

218 m

Elevation

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

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Tuesday 11 August

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Wasena Park

Roanoke River Greenway

Roanoke Star on Mill Mountain

Mill Mountain

Monument Trail

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