Poor Mountain Nature Preserve
5.0 miles, Moderate terrain
10 miles from Roanoke, No shuttle, $1.00 carpool fee
This will be a 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. There are over 130 rock steps on the Overlook Trail, then the
descent down the Canyon Trail and a climb and back on the Cascade Trail.
Poor Mountain Preserve