Description

Book Synopsis
Five Star Trails: Roanoke and the New River Valley showcases 40 hikes in the mountains, valleys, and Piedmont of Western Virginia. The guide includes an array of treks reflecting the area's superlative scenery, from wild waterfalls in the New River Valley to highland wildernesses of the Jefferson National Forest, historic paths along the Blue Ridge Parkway, and waterside strolls beside Smith Mountain Lake. It is authored by the Southeast's most experienced outdoors writer, Johnny Molloy. Hikes in this book range from just under 2 miles to over 10 miles, creating opportunities for hikers of all ages, and will accommodate your desires for hikes of multiple lengths, depending on mood, time, and company. Trail configurations are diverse as well--including out-and-back hikes, loops, and balloon loops. Hike settings vary from developed county parks to the back of beyond.

Table of Contents
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

Five-Star Trails: Roanoke and the New River

    Product form

    £19.79

    Includes FREE delivery

    RRP £21.99 – you save £2.20 (10%)

    Order before 4pm tomorrow for delivery by Sat 27 Jun 2026.

    A Paperback / softback by Johnny Molloy

    Out of stock

      Trusted by thousands of customers. See 2,385+ Customer Reviews

      View other formats and editions of Five-Star Trails: Roanoke and the New River by Johnny Molloy

      Publisher: Menasha Ridge Press Inc.
      Publication Date: 07/07/2016
      ISBN13: 9781634040563, 978-1634040563
      ISBN10: 1634040562

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Five Star Trails: Roanoke and the New River Valley showcases 40 hikes in the mountains, valleys, and Piedmont of Western Virginia. The guide includes an array of treks reflecting the area's superlative scenery, from wild waterfalls in the New River Valley to highland wildernesses of the Jefferson National Forest, historic paths along the Blue Ridge Parkway, and waterside strolls beside Smith Mountain Lake. It is authored by the Southeast's most experienced outdoors writer, Johnny Molloy. Hikes in this book range from just under 2 miles to over 10 miles, creating opportunities for hikers of all ages, and will accommodate your desires for hikes of multiple lengths, depending on mood, time, and company. Trail configurations are diverse as well--including out-and-back hikes, loops, and balloon loops. Hike settings vary from developed county parks to the back of beyond.

      Table of Contents
      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

      Recently viewed products

      © 2026 Book Curl

        • American Express
        • Apple Pay
        • Diners Club
        • Discover
        • Google Pay
        • Maestro
        • Mastercard
        • PayPal
        • Shop Pay
        • Union Pay
        • Visa

        Login

        Forgot your password?

        Don't have an account yet?
        Create account