110.6 - Stewarts Knob parking overlook, elev. 1275.
111.6 - Va. 651; no access
112.2 - Va. 24, right S mi. to Roanoke; left 4 mi. to Stewartsville
113.6 - Va. 634; no access
114.8 Roanoke River Bridge, river elev. 825

Mile 114.9 - Roanoke River Gorge

Roanoke River Gorge opens before you from the overlook at the end of a 10-minute walk.

115.3 - Va. 618; no access.
116.2 - Dundee.
116.4 - Va. 658; no access.
117.2 - Va. 617; no access.
117.6 - Cemetery.
117.65 - Va. 116; no access.
118.6 - Va. 666; no access.
119.2 - Va. 668; no access.
119.8 - Yellow Mountain loop exit.
120.3 - Yellow Mountain loop entrance.

Mile 120.3 - Roanoke Mountain

Roanoke, Virginia, is the largest city adjacent to the Parkway, and one whose popularity and growth has certainly paralleded that of the park. It grew rapidly from its origins as Big Lick when, in 1882 the railroad industry became the town's mojor industry. The huge neon star on top of nearby Mill Mountain dates from the late 1940's, and was erected to celebrate the industrial and civic progress of the city.

The Roanoke River Overlook at milepost 114.9 allows a beautiful view of the Roanoke River and the Niagara hydroelectric dam. The scenic road over Roanoke Mountain (milepost 120.3) is a 4-mile one-way loop road that affords stunning views of Roanoke, Roanoke valley, and Mill Mountain. The only restriction is that no trailers are allowed. Scattered at the covenient overlooks and parking areas are picnic tables and short, scenic leg-stretchers.

There are two easy, short trails in the area, the Roanoke River Trail (milepost 114.9) and the R$oanoke Mountain Summit Trail (milepost 120.3) which is a steep one-way road around the mountain with spectacular views. You can also explore tow moderate trails, the Chestnut Ridge Trail off the Mill Mountain Spur Road and the Buck mountain Trail (milepost 123.2).

Virginia's Explore Park - Stop by this livbing histroy and wilderness park and join in the events held year-round. The park is located at mile post 115, and is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. until October 28th.

Places to Stay

The Parkway operates a campground along the Mill Mountain Spur Road.

120.5 - Mill Mountain Spur. Roanoke Mountain campground, 60 campsites, 40 trailer sites, water, comfort stations with flush totlets and sinks but no showers or hook-ups,campfire circle, trails.

121.5 - U.S. 220, accommodation folder rack. Leaflets and bulletins. Right 5 mi. to Roanoke; left 21 mi. to Rocky Mount.
122.4 - Va. 679; no access
123.2 - Buck Mountain parking overlook, elev. 1465.
124.15 - Va. 613; no access.
124.4 - Back Creek, elev. 1160.
124.45 - Va. 615; no access.
126.1 - Va. 688; no access.
126.2 - Masons Knob parking overlook, elev. 1425.
127.6 - Va. 691; no access.
128.7 - Metz Run parking overlook, elev. 1875.
128.8 - Va. 690; no access.
129.3 - Poages Mill parking overlook, elev. 2032.
129.6 - Roanoke Valley parking overlook, elev. 2125. E. Viaduct Lost Mountain parking overlook, elev. 2200.

Mile 129.6 - Roanoke Overlook

Roanoke Overlook provides a panoramic view of the largest community along the parkway. The city can be reached via U.S. 220 (at 121), Va. 24 (at 112), and U.S. 460 (at 105).

129.7 - Viaduct.
129.9 - Lost Mountain parking overlook.
131.0 - Va. 690; no access.
132.0 - Dividing Springs, elev. 2800.
133.0 - Slings Gap parking overlook, elev. 2860.
133.1 - Slings Gap, elev. 2825. Va. 612; no access.
133.6 - Bull Run Knob parking overlook, elev. 2890.
134.3 - Lancaster Gap, elev. 2786.
135.6 - Cemetery.
135.9 - U.S. 221, right 19 mi. to Roanoke.
136.0 - Adney Gap, elev. 2690. Va. 602; no access.
136.1 - Cemeteries. Access to Va. 602.
138.5 - Sweet Annie Hollow, elev.2889. Va. 648; no access.
139.0 - Cahas Knob parking overlook, elev. 3015.
141.0 - Cemetery.
142.2 - Cemetery.
142.9 - Cemetery.
143.5 - Cemetery.
143.95 - Devils Backbone parking overlook, elev. 2708.
144.3 - Pine Spur Gap.
144.8 - Pine Spur parking overlook, elev. 2709.
144.9 - Pine Spur recreational area.
145.7 - Va. 791.
146.4 - Va.642.
146.5 - Bell Spring House.
148.15 - Va.641.
148.4 - Va.663.
149.1 - Va.640.
150.5 - Va. 639. Payne Creek Church.
150.8 - Kelly Spring House. Right to Va. 681; left to Va. 640 (Franklin Turnpike).
152.0 - Va.668.
153.2 - Va.888.
153.5 - Va.888.
154.5 - Smart View picnic area. 42 sites, 2 comfort stations, historic building (Trail's Cabin).

Mile 154.5 - Smart View

Smart View is just that; go to the Trail Cabin built in the 1890s and you'll see "a right smart view," especially in early May when the dogwoods bloom.

155.3 - Va. 793, left 4 mi. to Endicott; right connects with Va. 680.
156.5 - Va. 635.
157.6 - Shorts Knob parking overlook, elev. 2806.
158.9 - Va. 637, right to Floyd. >159.3 - Va. 860, right to Floyd; left to Endicott and Ferrum.

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