Carvin Cove / Hay Rock Overlook
| Type: |
Day Hike - Out and Back |
| Distance (Total): |
8.0 miles / 12.9 km |
| Elevation Gain: |
900 feet / 274 meters |
| Minimum Elevation: |
1,250 feet / 381 meters |
| Maximum Elevation: |
1,900 feet / 579 meters |
| Hiking Season: |
- All Year Long
|
| Things To See: |
- Lake Views
- Mountain Views
- Streams
- Woods
|
| Difficulty: |
Intermediate |
| Rating: |
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ |
| Nearby Town: |
Roanoke, Virginia, United States |
From the park and ride go around the Exxon gas station and take a left onto the grassy hill. You will find the trail at the end of the motel's yard. Take a right onto it and shortly connect with the Appalachian Trail. Take a left (southbound) onto the AT. After about 2 miles you will have reached the ridge line. Within a few minutes there will be views of the Cavin Cove reservoir onto your left. Continue for another 0.5 miles until you reach a nice rock outcrop with a beautiful view of the reservoir. In another 1.5 miles you will reach the Hay Rock overlook.
