Get Outside! Weekend Update: 10.23-10.25
October 23-25, 2009
By RoanokeOutside.com
From spooky night time trail runs to pumpkin fests and mountain bike racing, all of you should find something that peaks your interest outside this weekend. RoanokeOutside.com highlights our region‘s phenomenal outdoor amenities and opportunities each week through the Weekend Update. Get Outside Roanoke!
Weekend Update – OUTSIDE!
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Into The Darkness 4 Mile Trail Run (at night) 10/24
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Blacksburg Brew Do 10/24
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Greenway Memory Miler 10/24
- SplitRail Eco-Fair 10/24
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Carvins Cove Sea Kayaking 10/24 (must register by 10/16)
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Haunted Zip Line 10/24
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Rowdy Dog Mtn. Bike Race 10/25
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Layman Family Farm Maze & Pumpkin Festival Autumn Weekends
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Sinkland Farms Pumpkin Festival Autumn Weekends
Over the next few weeks we will introduce the Top 10 Mountain Biking trails in the Roanoke Region. Each week we will share a new trail mountain bike trail. We’ll include directions to the trail, a map of the trail, a short description of it and places to visit near the trail when you are done with your ride.
This week’s trail is Poverty Creek – a premier destination for single-track mountain biking.
What’s my recommendation?
- Come out to the Roanoke Vally Climate Rally there will be fun, games, things to see and do for kids and adults read on>>> – Don’t forget the 3rd Annual Into the Darkness 4 Mile Night Trail Run, it is a Halloween inspired event that will have you running the glow stick lined trails of Virginia’s Explore Par read on >>>
- Help keep our trails in pristine condition. Join local volunteers for a morning of trail work at Carvins Cove. When your done, go for a hike on one of the many trails at Carvins Cove!
- Take a ride down Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing’s 900′ Haunted Zip Line. Food also available read on>>>
- If you have kids and live around the New River Valley, check out Sinkland Farms Pumpkin Festival (1-5 p.m.) hayrides to pumpkin patch, mountain music and more. If you live in Roanoke, visit the Layman Family Farm corn maze, hay rides, and pumpkin picking.
- Grab your bike and try out the mountain bike trails at Poverty Creek. While you are there you may get to see some of the Rowdy Dog Mtn. Bike Race.
Only two weeks left to experience the Roanoke Mountain Campground. The campground closes 11/1. My family and I stayed there a few weekends ago and it was incredible. There were only about 4 other campsites occupied – what a hidden gem.From the campground you can easily access some of the best hiking trails in Roanoke including the trails at Mill Mountain, Explore Park, and the Chestnut Ridge Trail.
Got an idea? Send it to pete@roanoke.org
Upcoming Events to Keep Your Eye On
• Backpack 202 Clinic 10/27
• Franklin County Parks & Recreation Community Plan Workshops 10/28-29
• Mill Mountain History Hike 10/28 (must register by 10/20)
• Alley Cat Race 10/30
• StarBomb 10/30
• Zombie Bike Ride 10/31
• Outdoor Rock Rappelling 10/31 (must register by 10/23)
• Outdoor Gear Yard Sale & Free Zip Lines Rides 11/1
• Cascades and Barney’s Wall 11/1
• Build a Bird Feeder 11/4
• Annual Ski Show 11/4
• Hanging Rock Greenway Hike 11/5
• Odyssey Adventure Racing AR Rogaine race 11/7
• Angel’s Rest Hike 11/7
• 7th Annual Smith Mountain Lake Chili & Craft Festival 11/7
• Odyssey Land Navigation Clinic 11/14
• Caving Mini-Expo 11/14
• Backyard Birding 11/19
• Chessie Nature Trail Hike 11/19
• Star City Half Marathon 11/21
• Drumstick Dash 11/26
• V-ORG 2009 Outdoor Professionals Conference 12/4-6
• Blue Ridge Marathon (full & half) April 24, 2010
