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Tinker Creek Trailhead
4.4 ★★★★☆ 87 Google reviews · Running trail in Roanoke, Virginia · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Tinker Creek 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.
Paved trail for walking, biking and running, plus a few non-paved trails.
What runners say about Tinker Creek Trailhead
“I love walking the tinker creek greenway its beautiful peaceful and serene”
Tinker Creek Greenway runs from the marked entrance in Fallon Park to the Roanoke River Greenway. It's paved the whole way. There is a portajohn every so often (one near Dale Ave). Good for biking, OK for jogging (pavement a little hard on the knees...
Looking forward to when the Greenway is connected to old Byrd High School via Glade Creek
Great Greenway, peaceful, relaxing and just enough elevation. Will go back
Great little area to go walking on, beside the creek and near trains. I come here every so often go on little walks and always enjoy coming on this trail.
Trail conditions & character
“I love walking the tinker creek greenway its beautiful peaceful and serene”
“Great Greenway, peaceful, relaxing and just enough elevation.”
“There is a portajohn every so often (one near Dale Ave).”
Plan your run at Tinker Creek Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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, restrooms — reported by runners
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