Home › Virginia › Roanoke › Mill Mountain Park
Mill Mountain Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,365 Google reviews · Running trail in Roanoke, Virginia · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- 15 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Mill Mountain Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. 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.
Mountaintop hiking & biking trails with scenic overlooks, plus a zoo & discovery center.
What runners say about Mill Mountain Park
“Clean, beautiful, and easy to get to (10 minute drive from the city below).”
“Short drive and a quick hike to one of the most stunning views you can get of the Blue Ridge Mountains - with the bustling micropolis of Roanoke nestled between.”
Was only able to access the trails and gardens of Mill Mountain Park and not the zoo as we had our little dog with us and the zoo prohibits pets. The gardens area was absolutely beautiful. Extremely well maintained. For the most part we wore our masks. Some others did as well, some did not.
This is a great park (minus the zoo) I saw bicyclists, yoga nice trails and stunning views. They have a beautiful garden you can walk through too, although admittedly I went at the wrong time of year.
I love the great state of Virginia and even more I love Roanoke. The Star is iconic and is best represented by seeing it at night when it is lit up. Sadly I was not up there at night but either day or night it's worth visiting.
Miller Mountain Park, often referred to as Mill Mountain in Roanoke, is a popular spot for enjoying scenic mountain views and vibrant sunsets. The park offers several overlooks along its trails, providing expansive views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Roanoke Valley.
Trail conditions & character
“Short drive and a quick hike to one of the most stunning views you can get of the Blue Ridge Mountains - with the bustling micropolis of Roanoke nestled between.”
“Peer over town and see the sky meet the urban ground and watch twinkles of city lights transition as you stay there from when the sun fades and night creeps in.”
“There is a limited amount of parking so you can either park at the star and walk down or park down at the playground and walk up to the star.”
“I was pushing my daughter in her wheelchair on the trails.”
Plan your run at Mill Mountain Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Distance15 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteplayroanoke.com
- Phone+1 540-853-2236
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–11 pm |
Running trails near Roanoke
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Chestnut Ridge Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 166 reviews
Popular trail through the woods, plus a campground.
Wasena Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,224 reviews
City park, connected to the Roanoke River Greenway, with recreational fields, courts & playgrounds.
Vic Thomas Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 178 reviews
Linear recreational space with a river path, plus sculptures and exercise stations.