Roanoke Mountain Overlook, Roanoke Valley Travel Guide

Getting There

• Car

  Start your journey from downtown Roanoke. Head south on S Jefferson St toward W Campbell Ave. Continue on US-11 S/N Jefferson St for about 1.5 miles until you reach the intersection with US-220 S. Merge onto US-220 S and continue for approximately 2 miles. Look for signs for the Blue Ridge Parkway. Take the exit for the Blue Ridge Parkway and merge onto it. Drive along the Parkway until you reach Milepost 120.3. Turn left onto Roanoke Mountain Rd, and follow it up to the Roanoke Mountain Overlook. The overlook will be on your right, and ample parking is available.

• Public Transportation

  While Roanoke Valley does not have direct public transportation to the Roanoke Mountain Overlook, you can take the Roanoke Valley Metro Bus Service. Board the bus that goes to the downtown area and then transfer to a taxi or rideshare service (like Uber or Lyft) to reach the overlook. Provide the driver with the address: Roanoke Mountain Rd, Roanoke, VA 24014. Expect to pay around $10-$20 for a taxi or rideshare service depending on traffic and time of day.

• Bicycle

  For the more adventurous, consider cycling to the Roanoke Mountain Overlook. Start at the Roanoke River Greenway, which offers scenic views and a safe biking path. Follow the greenway until you reach the intersection with 13th St SW. From there, navigate your way to the Blue Ridge Parkway entrance. Once on the Parkway, ride up to Milepost 120.3 and take a left onto Roanoke Mountain Rd. Please note that the ride back will be downhill, but be prepared for the uphill challenge on your way there.