Sites On This Loop
- MRV01: Woodpecker Ridge Nature Center – This site has been withdrawn from the VBWT
- MRV02: Carvins Cove Natural Reserve
- MRV02A: Walrond Park
- MRV03: Whispering Pines Park
- MRV04: Carvins Cove Recreation Area – Upperside
- MRV05: Havens Wildlife Management Area
- MRV06: Hanging Rock Battlefield Trail
- MRV07: Green Hill Park
- MRV08: Moyer Sports Complex/Roanoke River Greenway
- MRV09: Poor Mountain Natural Area Preserve
- MRV10: Happy Hollow Garden
- MRV11: Bent Mountain Public Library
- MRV11A: Poor Mountain Ridgeline Drive
Description
The Roanoke Valley Loop explores a large area west of the City of Roanoke, with northern sites in southern Botetourt County and southern sites dropping southward towards Floyd County. This diverse assortment of sites offers nature enthusiasts a wide variety of habitats to explore. In addition to montane forests, these venues offer riverside views, riparian corridors, and open fields. Birding is at its peak during migration when songbird density can be especially attractive to visitors. Throughout the year, however, places like Havens Wildlife Management Area and Poor Mountain Natural Area Preserve are likely to be productive for finding a variety of wildlife.
Loop Map
Services
Botetourt County Chamber of Commerce
540.473.8280
bccoc@rbnet.com
Botetourt County Office of Tourism
(540) 473-1167
travel@botetourt.org
Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce
540.983.0700
bdoughty@roanokechamber.org
Roanoke Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau
800.635.5535
dkjolhede@visitroanokeva.com
Salem Visitors Center
888.827-2536
charveycutter@ci.salem.va.us
Salem-Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce
540.387.0267
dkavitz@salemva.org