Carvins Cove Natural Reserve
Carvins Cove
The second-largest municipal park in the United States, with about 50 km of mountain bike trails. It is the heart of Roanoke's reputation as the 'East Coast Mountain Biking Capital.'
Carvins Cove Natural Reserve covers about 5,000 hectares and surrounds the reservoir of the same name. It has about 60 km of mountain bike and hiking trails suitable for beginners through advanced riders, and you can rent kayaks to paddle the lake. Parking costs about $2. It is about 15 km from downtown, and to the north it connects to Tinker Cliffs.
Opening hours
Sunrise to sunset
Nearby sights
- Tinker Cliffs
- McAfee Knob
- Hotel Roanoke
- Virginia Museum of Transportation
- O. Winston Link Museum
- Taubman Museum of Art
- Historic Roanoke City Market
- Center in the Square