Carvins Cove is the 2nd largest municipal park in the nation and a mountain biking, hiking, and equestrian paradise. It is chock full of both relatively flay, low-lying trails and steep climbs with awesome descents. If you don't like single-track, there's a seven mile fire road around it.

There are over 40 miles of trails at Carvins Cove. This mapped trail will give you a good overview of the trail system.

Parking Pass
A $2 parking pass is required and cannot be purchased at the Bennett Springs parking lot. You must purchase a pass from the local mountain bike shop (Just The Right Gear) which is located along your driving route to the trail head (M-F 11-6pm/Sat 9-4pm: 540.384.7800). You can also purchase a pass from East Coasters bike shop. You may purchase a day or season pass.

Ideal for

• mountain biking
• long, quiet hikes
• horseback rides
• getting out with the kids
• nature exploration

• From Roanoke, take I-81 south to exit 141
• Turn left at the traffic light onto Rt. 419 (Electric Rd.) and follow 0.4 miles to next traffic light (Rt. 311)
• Turn right onto Rt. 311N
• Just The Right Gear will be on your right in less than 1 mile (buy your pass here)
• Continue on 311N for another mile and turn right onto Carvins Cove Rd.
• Continue for ~1.4 miles to three-way intersection and bear right (still on Carvins Cove Rd.)
• Continue for 3+ miles to parking lot on right

• Hungry but not ready to head inside? Head to Mac & Bob’s Restaurant on Main St. in Salem which was voted Best Outdoor Dining (540.389.5999)
• Grab some picnic supplies and head to Valhalla Vineyards (540.725.9463)
• Explore Roanoke’s premiere art museum – the Taubman Museum of Art (540.342.5760)
• Watch an educational movie on the 40-foot MegaDome Theater at the Science Museum of Western Virginia (540.342.5726)