Five-Star Trails: Roanoke and the New River Valley

Johnny Molloy is a writer and adventurer based in Johnson City, TN. He has written more than 40 books about the outdoors, including hiking, camping, and paddling guidebooks; comprehensive guidebooks about specific areas; and books about true outdoors adventures throughout the Eastern United States. Johnny writes for various magazines and websites, and he is a columnist and feature writer for his local paper, the Johnson City Press.

Overview Map
Overview Map Key
Dedication
Acknowledgments
Preface
Recommended Hikes
Introduction

New River Valley
1. Sentinel Point and Falls of Mill Creek
2. Angels Rest
3. Cascade Falls
4. Bald Knob and Bear Cliffs
5. Pandapas Pond Walk
6. Kelly Knob
7. Mountain Lake Wilderness
8. Flat Peter Loop
9. Potts Valley Rail Trail
10. Hanging Rock

Lower Craig Creek Valley
11. Roaring Run Falls and Furnace
12. Upper Hoop Hole Hike
13. Lower Hoop Hole Hike
14. Craig Creek Loop Trail
15. Fenwick Mines Walk
16. Sulphur Ridge Circuit
17. Lick Branch Loop

Catawba
18. Tinker Cliffs
19. Hay Rock and Beyond
20. McAfee Knob
21. North Mountain Loop
22. Dragons Tooth
23. Audie Murphy Monument

Peaks of Otter
24. Apple Orchard Falls Loop
25. Fallingwater Cascades
26. Flat Top
27. Johnson Farm via Harkening Hill

Roanoke and Smith Mountain Lake
28. Read Mountain Preserve
29. Explore Park Hike
30. Lake View Walk
31. Turtle Island Hike
32. Mill Mountain Park Loop
33. Chestnut Ridge Loop
34. Poor Mountain Natural Area Preserve

The South
35. Falls Ridge Preserve
36. Bottom Creek Gorge
37. Grassy Hill Natural Area Preserve
38. Waid Park
39. Smart View
40. Rock Castle Gorge

Appendix A: Area Outdoor Retailers
Appendix B: Hiking Clubs
Index
About the Author
Map Legend