Owned by the City of Roanoke, all of Carvins Coves trails are planned and managed by Roanoke Parks and Recreation, but predominantly built and maintained by volunteers. Nice views of Carvins cove. It has one of the most picturesque and unique views in the Bay Area. Once you arrive, you will have to pay for parking and use. NOT OKAY! 12.0 km The best times to visit this trail are March through November. Access Timberview Road Parking Lotvia Dutch Oven Road. Have done this trail twice now and it is an absolute VA favorite!! 1,242' Down Beginning at the Carvins Cove boat dock, make your way past the picnic shelters to the Happy Valley Trail/Fire Road. 14.2 km This route is chock-full of both relatively flat, low-lying trails and steep climbs with equally difficult descents. It continues on up, down and around til it reaches Hinchee Trail on the far end. On average it takes 28 minutes to complete this trail. Happy Valley Trail. Now, for reasons unknown, sightings of an unusual reptilian figure have been widely reported. Upper Comet climbs from Lower Comet to Kerncliff. 170.02 m Up A land use pass is required to use the trails at the Cove and can be purchased online, at the boat landing or at trailhead parking lots. There is an alternate line near the top (OG) that is for mountain bikes only. Happy Valley is the fire road that connects all the lower trails in the Carvins Cove trail system. When the Cove officially became a park in Nov. 2001 author Dick Howard got. Lakeside (31) is generally a contour trail, climbing in and out of multiple drainages, to Hemlock Tunnel. Brushy Mountain Fire Road is the second arterial road through the Cove. Youll have access to nearly 60 miles of trails. A bit challenging going up and the stairs but the view is so worth it at Hay Rock and out over the Reservoir. Roanoke County | City of Roanoke | City of Salem | Town of Vinton | Botetourt County. Bennett Springs parking area is the largest and most heavily used parking lot for trail users. Bit muddy at the bottom but otherwise a great trail. For Sale. There are multiple intermediate trails in the central part of the Cove, accessed from Happy Valley or Brushy Mountain, making loop options possible. In 1746, a Welsh man named William Carvin received a land grant of 150 acres just outside of Roanoke. Nothing difficult here, just a 16 mile round trip from one end to the other. This long hike will give you plenty of time to ponder and consider the world around you. This parking lot is tucked at the junction of Horsepens Trail and Trough Trail at Carvins Cove. Happy Valley Trail(#1 on the Cove map) is one of the arterial routes through the Cove, going from the Boat Landing to the end of Carvins Cove Road, which is a mile from Bennett Springs parking lot. Easy 3.8 (29) Happy Valley Wildlife Management Area. The best place to access the trails is from the Bennet Springs parking lot on Carvins Cove Road.the pin on the map will take you right there. Starting at the Hinchee Trail/Hanging Rock Battlefield Trail parking area, climb up the 2.1 mile Hinchee Trail through Hinchee Park before continuing onto the Brushy . Royalty is an advanced mountain bike trail, generally ridden downhill from Brushy Mountain. The route is popular with cyclists, so keep an ear out for them! Royalty (28) is an advanced mountain bike trail, generally ridden downhill from Brushy Mountain. Obstacles such as rocks and loose stone will be encountered. Fun trail ridden in either direction. Very peaceful and scenic. Much more traffic afternoon. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. Carvins Cove Natural Reserve - Roanoke Parks And Recreation Reimagine Recreation Parks & Facilities Parks Parks with Trails Location: 9644 Reservoir Rd, Roanoke, VA 24019, United States Phone: Parks and Recreation Main Office: 540-853-2236 or Carvins Cove Boat Landing Office: 540-362-1757 Carvins Cove Natural Reserve ROANOKE'S HIDDEN OUTDOOR GEM Beautiful trail with easy & intermediate climbing. Rattlin Run (#26) is a climbing, contour trail that connects the Bennett Springs Loop to Songbird. These routes are appropriate for intermediate through advanced users. Their address is 2265 Catawba Valley Dr. A: You can rent high-end bikes and get good route recommendations at Just the Right Gear bike shop on the way to the Bennett Springs parking lot. NOT OKAY! This diverse assortment of sites offers nature enthusiasts a wide variety of habitats to explore. 1,291' Down Stay on the trail, as it is often close to private land. I loved the view of the mountains with the reservoir was gorgeous. Gauntlet is a steep climb from Horsepen to Brushy Mountain. Great scenic day hike, and love how easy it is to get to. This mix of gravel and pavement ride provides the perfect opportunity to tour a large section of Carvins Cove Natural Reserve, as well as some of the surrounding countryside. 1,316' Down Those wanting more challenge could take intermediate options like Schoolhouse or Arrowhead. Roanoke, VA 24011. It was an easy gravel road. Travel along Route 311 to find the Bennett Springs Parking Lot. Trough (#14) is an intermediate, steady climb from Horsepen to Brushy Mountain Fire Road. Nice to see folks enjoying this beautiful trail. But cool hike, had a little bit of everything which is always nice. The trail has various optional rock features and ends with a fun downhill section with rock jumps (also optional). Then it climbs steadily to reach Midway Cruise and Buck. This mapped route will give you a good overview of the trail system. 558' Up Roanoke Valley Greenways is a partnership among the five local governments, the Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission, and non-profit Pathfinders for Greenways. 992.28 m Up Please explain. This trail is not recommended for horses, due to slippery rock faces. The best times to visit this trail are March through November. The trails generally follow obvious, well-marked trails and roads. 161' Down Want to help out? The climbs are pretty much straight up to the summit but once you're up there the reward ALL DOWNHILL FROM THERE! Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash. 7.9 km Your FREE account works with all Adventure Projects sites. Nice scenery along the way with mountain views, lake views, and plenty of wildlife. ALLTRAILS and the AllTrails Mountain Design are registered trademarks of AllTrails, LLC in the United States as well as certain other jurisdictions. 386.41 m Down, 2.1 mi Make sure to bring water and your camera! Four Gorge reached from the lower section of Hi-Dee-Hoe, is a contouring trail to Brushy Mountain Fire Road, providing an off-road access for reaching the trails in the central part of the Cove. Better do a brake check at top. Midway Cruise is a two mile trail similar to Four Gorge in style in and out of multiple drainages going from Hi-Dee-Hoe in the opposite direction to connect to Hotel shortly before it reaches Buck. Muddy when wet, beautiful views! 9644 Reservoir Rd, Roanoke, VA 24019, United States, Parks and Recreation Main Office: 540-853-2236 or Carvins Cove Boat Landing Office: 540-362-1757. The smaller of the two is open to all guests during park hours. 378.48 m Down, 5.2 mi Roanoke Valley Greenways is a partnership among the five local governments, the Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission, and non-profit Pathfinders for Greenways. An Adventure Projects staff member will review this and take an appropriate action, but we generally don't reply. This place is amazing. Lakeside is generally a contour trail, climbing in and out of multiple drainages, to Hemlock Tunnel. It is managed by Roanoke County, but provides a direct connection to the western end of the Cove. Carvins Cove Road provides a one mile, paved route to Happy Valley Trail. Moderately steep. Singletracks Merch | Your FREE account works with all Adventure Projects sites. It is challenging with twists and turns and numerous rock slabs and ridges. There is some nice scenery along the way with mountain views, lake views, and plenty of wildlife. Grab a day's pass at Carvins Cove Reserve and 12,700 acres of trails and wilderness are yours to explore. View maps, videos, photos, and reviews of Carvin's Cove Trail system bike trail in Roanoke. 3,254' Down 5,812' Down P.O. 3,256' Up 2023 Pathfinders for Greenways Office, 34.8 mi 2023 Pathfinders for Greenways Happy Valley Trail (#1 on the Cove map) is one of the arterial routes through the Cove, going from the Boat Landing to the end of Carvins Cove Road, which is a mile from Bennett Springs parking lot. Awesome hike! Kirby Cove is just under a 2-mile roundtrip hike from the Marin Headlands. 1. Steep with root drops and sharp switchbacks. The giant map of Carvins Cove near the entrance to Tinker Creek Trail is handy, and the lookout near the entrance near the start of Happy Valley Trail is a hidden gem. Hike Trails Map. Downsides are you can hear the noise from the interstate the whole hike. Muddy between the parking lot and climb up. AboutPressCopyrightContact. There are 13 trails in Carvins Cove Natural Reserve. Roanoke, VA 24011. Nice trail for a workout and time In the woods, but not crowded. 2,472' Down 991.73 m Down, 8.8 mi It starts just inside the gate where Carvins Cove Road hits Happy Valley (#1) and climbs steadily to reach an upper ridge. The trail itself is extremely well maintained, and not nearly as rocky as most high-mountain hikes. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and horseback riding, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. Nice views at the top. Sq. There are roughly 60 miles of mountain biking, hiking and equestrian trails, including cross country single track, free-ride downhill trails, and extensive gravel fire roads. Carvins Cove Natural Reserve has three parking lot entrances: the Boat Dock, Bennett Springs, and Timberview. The leaves on the incline up were amazing! Over 30 miles of trails are available for hiking, running, horseback riding, and mountain biking ranging from beginner trails like the Happy Valley trail to more difficult trails like the Hi-Dee-Ho trail and the Gauntlet. One of the more popular hikes in Carvins Cove is the Happy Valley Trail. This mapped route will give you a good overview of the trail system. Box 8553 | Roanoke, VA 24014 This route connects to the upper end of several difficult, downhill trails, including Hemlock Tunnel (#7), Gauntlet (#13), Hi-Dee-Hoe (#17), Royalty (#28), Trough (#14) and Buck (#15). 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. .embed-container {position: relative; padding-bottom: 80%; height: 0; max-width: 100%;} .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container iframe{position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;} small{position: absolute; z-index: 40; bottom: 0; margin-bottom: -15px;}. MTB Podcast | The first section of the trail can be muddy, but there is evidence of ongoing trail maintenance to remedy this. DO NOT BIKE THESE TRAILS ALONEand be prepared to possibly encounter bears out here! Being a jerk / offensive? 16.1mi, Rode trail from dock to Schoolhouse trail and back. Users wanting a long but easy ride could go out to Rileys Loop and back. We love me it. Drive for 2.5 miles and arrive at the Carvins Cove Boat Landing at the Reservoir. 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