Tinker Creek is a major tributary of the Roanoke River, flowing from Botetourt through Hollins and Vinton on its way to Roanoke. The main stretch of the Tinker Creek Greenway runs from the Roanoke River north to Wise Avenue at Fallon Park. A separate section, completed in 2024, runs from 13th Street SE north to Mason Mill Park and includes three trailheads for parking, a river access point, and ADA accessible fishing pier. An additional, natural trail section of the Tinker Creek Greenway runs from Hollins to Carvins Cove, and further sections are in the works.
Tinker Creek Greenway Sections
- Roanoke River to Wise Ave: This section of the greenway is a paved trail linking the Roanoke River Greenway to Wise Avenue NE and into Fallon Park.
- 13th Street NE to Mason Mill Park: This section of the greenway is a paved trail and offers three trailheads for parking (the 13th Street NE Trailhead, Mason Mill Road Trailhead, and the Trailhead at Mason Mill Park) as well as an ADA fishing pier and river access point.
- Hollins to Carvins Cove: This section of the greenway is a natural surface path between the boat dock at Carvins Cove and Hollins.
Trailheads
Roanoke River to Wise Ave section trailheads:
- Wise Avenue Trailhead (2091 Wise Avenue SE)
- Dale Avenue North Trailhead (2222 Dale Avenue SE)
- Dale Avenue South Trailhead (2221 Dale Avenue SE)
13th Street NE to Mason Mill Park section trailheads:
- 13th Street NE Trailhead
- Mason Mill Road Trailhead (1425 Mason Mill Rd NE)
- Trailhead at Mason Mill Park (1900 Mason Mill Rd NE)
Hollins to Carvins Cove section trailhead:
- Boat Dock at Carvins Cove (9644 Reservoir Road – access to the natural surface trail portion of the Tinker Creek Greenway)
