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Dragon's Tooth Trail
4.9 ★★★★★ 78 Google reviews · Running trail in Catawba, Virginia · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Dragon's Tooth Trail yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Hiking area featuring a challenging trail to a picnic area with scenic views.
What runners say about Dragon's Tooth Trail
“I could only hike 45 min up and then back down due to achilles tendon issues but it was very beautiful!”
“Spectacular and easy hike and one of my favorites in the East Coast.”
Spectacular and easy hike and one of my favorites in the East Coast. Took us under 2 hours and we hiked with snow. AMAZING VIEW!
Dragon's Tooth Trail in Roanoke, Virginia, is an adventure you won't want to miss! I hiked it recently, and it was an amazing experience from start to finish. The trail is a bit challenging, but the scenery makes it totally worth it.
I could only hike 45 min up and then back down due to achilles tendon issues but it was very beautiful! Not too strenuous as least as far as I was able to go but I hear that it gets harder farther up. I plan to keep hiking it, each time increasing until I can finally reach the top.
Great hike. Do keep in mind that you have to climb so plan accordingly who you bring. And wear shoes with good grip so you don't slip. But at the top it all pays off with a beautiful view!
Trail conditions & character
“I could only hike 45 min up and then back down due to achilles tendon issues but it was very beautiful!”
“Moderate difficulty level and a little bit of rock climbing is required at the very top of the hill which is the end point of the trail.”
“Moderate difficulty level and a little bit of rock climbing is required at the very top of the hill which is the end point of the trail.”
Plan your run at Dragon's Tooth Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
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