Poor Mountain Nature Preserve
3.5 to 4 miles, Moderate terrain
10 miles from Roanoke, No shuttle, $1.00 carpool fee
This will be a loop hike on Poor Mountain. It consists of the
Overlook Trail, Canyon and Cascades Trails. There are nice view points on
the Overlook Trail affording views to the west encompassing Ft. Lewis
Mtn. The trail goes up to an overlook and then descends down to the
Canyon Trail and climbs back on the Cascade Trail.