Read Mountain to Buzzard Rocks
| Type: |
Day Hike - Out and Back |
| Distance (Total): |
3.8 miles / 6.1 km |
| Elevation Gain: |
1,150 feet / 351 meters |
| Minimum Elevation: |
1,200 feet / 366 meters |
| Maximum Elevation: |
2,350 feet / 716 meters |
| Hiking Season: |
- All Year Long
|
| Things To See: |
- Scenic Views
- Summit
|
| Difficulty: |
Intermediate |
| Rating: |
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ |
| Nearby Town: |
Roanoke, Virginia, United States |
Read Mountain is Roanoke County's newest and largest park! Most of the 243 acres are forested, preserving a natural environment the public can enjoy for generations. The main feature of the park is a 1.9 mile trail to Read Mountain's summit at Buzzard Rocks. The trail is moderate to strenuous difficulty, and will take the average hiker on a 2.5 hour round trip. The view from the top is one of the best in the Roanoke Valley!
