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Roanoke Greenway (Rivers Edge South)

4.7 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · Running trail in Roanoke, Virginia · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Roanoke Greenway (Rivers Edge South) 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.

Scenic

What runners say about Roanoke Greenway (Rivers Edge South)

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (18 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

So happy to spend the day on the Roanoke River Greenway! Stayed in Roanoke on a road trip specifically to ride the trail. Was not disappointed. Scenic and beautiful. Many bridges with views of the river. I parked in Wasema park and traveled both directions on the trail.

★★★★★ — Robyn , Aug 2023

Great place for walking, running, biking, relaxing, tennis, field sports. The greenway is a gem that brings so many people outdoor activities. Kayak park coming soon.

★★★★★ — Phillip , Sep 2022

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 18 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

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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.

Where to find Roanoke Greenway (Rivers Edge South)

Roanoke River Greenway, Roanoke, VA 24014

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Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

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Vic Thomas Park

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Roanoke River Greenway: Bennington St.

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.