Read Mountain to Buzzard Rocks - Hiking trail near Roanoke, Virginia, United States - Description

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!

Directions from Downtown Roanoke: Take US 460 East towards Bonsack. Shortly before you reach the Bonsack Walmart, turn left onto Huntridge Road. Travel 1 mile to left on Crumpacker Road. Look for park entrance on the right, just past Tolman Circle.

Directions from Interstate 81: Take the Troutville exit and turn onto US 220 South (Cloverdale Road). Travel 5.5 miles to a right onto Hillview Drive. After passing Cortland Road, take second right onto Crumpacker Road. Look for park entrance on the right, just past Tolman Circle.