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Roanoke River Overlook – Roanoke City Market loop from Starkey

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Roanoke River Overlook – Roanoke City Market loop from Starkey

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Roanoke River Overlook – Roanoke City Market loop from Starkey

02:41

41.8km

510m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. 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: March 17, 2026

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Parking

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15.8 km

Roanoke River Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Roanoke River Overlook is located at Milepost 114 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. You can either lock up your bike and hike the short spur trails down to the …

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30.0 km

Downtown Roanoke

Highlight • Settlement

The history of the railway is present in many corners of the city. If you come to visit, don't hesitate to see one of the many interesting museums (the science …

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30.0 km

Roanoke's City Market is the oldest continuously operating markets in Virginia, getting its start in 1882. In addition to the excellent food on offer the surrounding historic district is home to other attractions such as the Roanoke Pinball Museum.

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30.7 km

Hotel Roanoke

Highlight • Historical Site

The historic Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center was first built in 1882. Since then it has been rebuilt, expanded, and updated multiple times. Its distinctive Tudor Revival style has made it a landmark of Roanoke.

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41.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.0 km

7.16 km

4.23 km

2.80 km

526 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

38.2 km

2.58 km

702 m

405 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

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Saturday 23 May

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Downtown Roanoke

Roanoke City Market

Hotel Roanoke

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