The green way spans the Roanoke River and is a good, relatively flat run with some good scenery. My favorite portion is rivers edge near the hospital. Parking can be a bit tough and I wouldn’t recommend going at night, but very safe during the day.
I was treated to this recreation corridor on a recent business trip. I was able to walk out of my hotel and start running along this beautiful, well planned greenway. It connected many neighborhoods, business, parks, downtown areas, etc. It appears to be well maintained too. I believe it is a tremendous asset for this area; one I hope the community will continue to invest in. Great place to explore and exercise around Roanoke.
I wouldn't qualify this as hiking since it is paved, but it certainly is a great place to get a little outdoor time with minimal commitment (no trekking gear needed). We love taking our dogs and walking the greenways.
Get out and stretch your legs along the Roanoke River Greenway. It's a great place to walk the dogs (but please pick up after your pet.)
The Roanoke Greenway is a great way to get some fresh air, whether you ride bike or walk. There are multiple places to get on the Greenway and you can stop and rest at places like Wasena Park or other benches along the way. There are people of all ages, sizes, and walks of life on the Greenway, so you never feel out of place.
I like to call it a citified Appalachian Trail. Winds thru Salem and Vinton beside the Roanoke River past many local landmarks. Don't know who came up with the original idea, but many areas have attempted to build a greenway, but I have yet to see one more attractive!
As planned, the valley's greenway system will be very extensive but for the time being, there are some gaps (some in construction, some negotiating land acquisition and some in the engineering phase. The segments with which I'm most familiar are the City of Roanoke section of the Roanoke River (8.2 miles) and the Tinker Creek (1.4) Greenways. Generally these a multi-use, paved trails running alongside the Roanoke River. The city puts in a lot of effort to keep them safe and well maintained.
We like to ride our bikes fir several miles along the parkway . Runs alongside the Roanoke River forbthe most part . Some is shaded others fun sun . Several parks to stop and have a picnic . The parks have restrooms . They are clean with tables in the shade . Numerous places to park and walk run or bike ! Fun time!
The greenways are beautiful, well maintained, and loved by those who live here and like to be active outdoors. They are wonderful for walking, running or biking, and there are lots of playgrounds along the way for the kids. The localities are committed to continuing to build the greenways, connecting them across the area, so it will only get better.
My pups and I enjoyed a random walk along the greenway today Althought, unlike the greenways I've visited in Indianapolis, (just an example) my heart and life is a Virginian. I'm used to seeing an occasional bike riding police officer. Did I miss something here. I'm a single women with small dogs. Do we have police on THE beautiful GREENWAY? If not, thats my last visit.