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Roaring Run is an excellent hiking trail for the whole family. The easy, well marked trail begins at an historic iron furnace and winds back and forth along the Roaring Run stream. You will pass rock walls, cascading water, and cross five footbridges before ending at beautiful Roaring Run Falls.
moderate
Distance 1 km
Duration0:22 h
Ascent92 m
Descent0 m
Highest point455 m
Lowest point364 m
Roaring Run is an excellent hiking trail for the whole family, young and old alike. The easy, well marked trail begins at an historic iron furnace and winds back and forth along the Roaring Run stream. You will pass rock walls, cascading water, and cross five footbridges before ending at beautiful Roaring Run Falls.


Easy (straight-forward, out & back hike)
Approximately half way to the falls you will encounter a natural water slide
Toilets & Picnic area with charcoal grill

Directions to Trailhead

Follow 220N for ~20 minutes to Eagle Rock
TL onto Rt. 615 and follow for 5.5 miles
TR onto Rt. 621 and follow for 1 mile
TL into Roaring Run parking area

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Need some hiking supplies? Visit Outdoor Trails on US 220 near the intersection with I-81 (540.992.5850)
Any trip to this area is not complete without a trip to The Fountain sandwich grill in Ransone’s Drug store in the town of Buchanan. Step back in time - walk through the wooden doors, take a seat at the counter, and prepare yourself for a taste of history (540.254.2904)
Taste Virginia’s award-winning wines. The Botetourt County Wine Trail consists of three local wineries located along Rt. 220 - one of which is only a few miles from Roaring Run

Roanoke Outside Land Activities and Attractions visit the website.
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Update: May 10, 2017
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moderate
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Highest point
455 m
Lowest point
364 m

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Coordinates:
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37.706608, -79.893275
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37°42'23.8"N 79°53'35.8"W
UTM
17S 597554 4173839
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37.706608, -79.893275
DMS
37°42'23.8"N 79°53'35.8"W
UTM
17S 597554 4173839
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///olive.explode.publisher
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United States of America › Virginia › Botetourt County › Fincastle

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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
1 km
Duration
0:22 h
Ascent
92 m
Highest point
455 m
Lowest point
364 m

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