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

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

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

01:44

16.1km

270m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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Start point

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6.73 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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6.83 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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13.1 km

Rivers Edge Park

Highlight • Parking

13.2 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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15.5 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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16.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.82 km

6.28 km

2.87 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.7 km

2.40 km

725 m

191 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

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Friday 22 May

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96 %

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