Activities

Music on the Mountain

Mill Mountain Discovery Center Mill Mountain Discovery Center

City of Roanoke Parks and Recreation is excited to bring back one of our favorite event series, Music on the Mountain! Join us at the Mill Mountain Discovery Center for an evening of great music and delicious food. Each month will highlight a new musician, host a new food truck, and have crafts and activities […]

FREE
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Senior Summits: Cascade Falls Hike

Join our low-impact hiking group designed especially for active adults aged 50 and over. Senior Summits offers leisure-paced hikes led by experienced guides, perfect for those who enjoy the outdoors without the rush. This fall, Senior Summits will be exploring a variety of scenic locations in the New River Valley. The third hike is the […]

$20
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Falls Ridge Preserve Hike

Exclusive hike to Falls Ridge Preserve. This 4.5-mile adventure features diverse vegetation, a stunning 80-foot waterfall, and the fascinating Salem Fault, where two distinct rock types meet. Don’t miss this chance to explore one of the area’s hidden gems! Program fee includes transportation and leadership. *Falls Ridge Preserve is currently closed to the public. Roanoke […]

$17
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Trail Work at Carvins Cove

Carvins Cove Carvins Cove

(18+, 14+ with an adult) Join fellow trail enthusiasts—hikers, bikers, and equestrians—to maintain the trails at Carvins Cove. These workdays will be administered by Roanoke Parks and Recreation and will work on maintenance projects on our current trails. Roanoke Parks and Recreation will provide the tools, just show up with sturdy shoes, water, work gloves, […]

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Carvins Cove Hike Series – Part 3

Sure, you could hike to these trails on your own—but it’d be a long day. Skip the slog and join us for a series of guided hikes into the scenic interior of Carvins Cove. We’ll drive you past the gate and lead you on 4–6 mile adventures through some of the Cove’s most beautiful (and […]

$17
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Trail Work at Carvins Cove

Carvins Cove Carvins Cove

(18+, 14+ with an adult) Join fellow trail enthusiasts—hikers, bikers, and equestrians—to maintain the trails at Carvins Cove. These workdays will be administered by Roanoke Parks and Recreation and will work on maintenance projects on our current trails. Roanoke Parks and Recreation will provide the tools, just show up with sturdy shoes, water, work gloves, […]

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Happy Valley Grit Gravel Race

Carvins Cove Natural Reserve Carvins Cove Natural Reserve

Join us for a gravel tour of Carvins Cove! Never raced gravel before? This is your event! We aim to make this race as friendly and fun as possible! Seasoned racer? This is your event too! Don't let the distance fool you, the climb on the 30 will get your legs burning! We'll have stocked […]

$65
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Trail Work at Carvins Cove

Carvins Cove Carvins Cove

(18+, 14+ with an adult) Join fellow trail enthusiasts—hikers, bikers, and equestrians—to maintain the trails at Carvins Cove. These workdays will be administered by Roanoke Parks and Recreation and will work on maintenance projects on our current trails. Roanoke Parks and Recreation will provide the tools, just show up with sturdy shoes, water, work gloves, […]

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Trail Work at Carvins Cove

Carvins Cove Carvins Cove

(18+, 14+ with an adult) Join fellow trail enthusiasts—hikers, bikers, and equestrians—to maintain the trails at Carvins Cove. These workdays will be administered by Roanoke Parks and Recreation and will work on maintenance projects on our current trails. Roanoke Parks and Recreation will provide the tools, just show up with sturdy shoes, water, work gloves, […]

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