Expert trails include Hi-De-Ho, the Gauntlet, the Trough, the Comet,Clownshead and Stickman. Intermediate trails include the Thousand Foot Climb (a fire road), the Hoe Trail, Mad Cow,the Girlscout trail and Funhouse. Beginner trails are Kit and Kaboodle, the Skillet,Easy Street and the Enchanted Forest. Trails are in a 13,000 acre watershed owned by the City of Roanoke and maintained by various mountain bikers, equestrians and hikers.Expect to see deer, wild turkeys, even black bear and rattle snakes. Very sweet technical rides, as well as family oriented rides.
Two entrances: 1. Reservior Road off US 11 at Hollins. Must obtain access permit to trails at office at this location. 2.Carvin's Cove Road off of HWY 311 near Salem, VA.Go to end of Carvin's Cove raod, new parking lot being constructed for trail users.
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