One of Roanoke’s best outdoor outfitters is located in a renovated historic downtown warehouse that’s home to a sprawling indoor rock-climbing gym and sits less than 100 yards from the Roanoke River and its namesake 400-mile network of Greenway bike trails. Roanoke Mountain Adventures offers a full scope of experiences ranging from e-bike and cruiser rentals, to tubing and kayaking trips, to guided mountain biking tours. First-time Star City visitors are sure to enjoy one of the latter in 900-acre Mill Mountain Park. The longest iteration starts at the shop and follows the Roanoke River Greenway and other dedicated trails for about 3.5 miles to the 1,740-foot summit. There you’ll catch epic panoramic views of the city and surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains. RoanokeMountainAdventures.com
This article originally appeared in the Best of Virginia 2024 issue.
