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Tinker Creek Greenway, Hollins Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 57 Google reviews · Running trail in Roanoke, Virginia · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- 40 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Tinker Creek Greenway, Hollins Trailhead'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.
Park featuring a kid-friendly hiking trail that's also popular for mountain biking.
What runners say about Tinker Creek Greenway, Hollins Trailhead
“It's beautiful, definitely a must see, the walkway is well taken care of and paved.”
“Beautiful and easy trail that is great for kids and dogs!”
Great challenging flowy hike in the woods that ends at the Cove. About 4-5 mi round trip. Previously part of the 22 mi Carvins Cove loop. Takes me back to the mtn bike days of the 90s before the Cove had a large trail system. Will return soon.
It’s not always easy to find a place to take a walk/hike when driving on a long road trip. My wife was the navigator at this time and she found Tinker Creek Greenway. It’s only a few minutes off the highway and has a good size parking lot. There is a sign that says Hollins Trailhead, Tinker Creek Greenway.
Beautiful and easy trail that is great for kids and dogs! Pros: easy and relaxing trail that is perfect for the whole family to explore! Lots of wildlife to see as well. Cons: only thing for me is you can hear the highway but that’s not enough to keep me from going back again and again!
A Hidden Treasure! The Tinker Creek Greenway is a steady trail that steadily increases in steepness
Trail conditions & character
“It’s only a few minutes off the highway and has a good size parking lot.”
“It's beautiful, definitely a must see, the walkway is well taken care of and paved.”
“” There are logos showing Hiking, Biking, Horses and dogs are allowed and ATVs, Fires and Camping are not allowed.”
Plan your run at Tinker Creek Greenway, Hollins Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- Distance40 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.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteroanokecountyparks.com
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Hours
| Monday | 6:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 6:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 6:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Sunday | 6:30 am–8:30 pm |
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