Chestnut Ridge Trail and Roanoke Mountain Campground – Virginia

Chestnut Ridge Trail and Roanoke Mountain Campground are located on the Mill Mountain Parkway between the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Mill Mountain Discover Center. Activities on the trail include hiking, dog walking, trail running, and horseback riding but mountain biking is not allowed. Continue reading “Chestnut Ridge Trail and Roanoke Mountain Campground – Virginia”

Dragons Tooth Trail – AT Hiking Loop, Camping – Catawba, VA

Dragon’s Tooth is located west of Roanoke, Virginia. From Blacksburg, directions are: take Mt Tabor Rd (State Route 624) north, left on VA-311, and a quick left at the sign for the trail. Hiking and camping are the primary activities on the trail. Continue reading “Dragons Tooth Trail – AT Hiking Loop, Camping – Catawba, VA”

North Mountain Trail – Dragons Back Mountain Bike Loop – Virginia

Dragon’s Back is the nickname for the rocky ridge of North Mountain, which is located west of Roanoke, Virginia. From Blacksburg, directions to the mountain bike ride described on this page: take Mt Tabor Rd (State Route 624) north, left on VA-311, and right on Wildlife Road (FS Road 224). Continue reading “North Mountain Trail – Dragons Back Mountain Bike Loop – Virginia”

Honda Fit and CRV Mountain Bike Capacity

The interior of my 2009 Honda Fit hauls my mountain bike which eliminates my need for a bike rack and/or hitch. I haven’t tried it but I believe it will hold two mountain bikes at once. My Niner SIR 9 and Giant Boulder both fit comfortably by putting down the back seat, removing the bike’s front wheel, and wedging the rear wheel next to the driver’s seat. Continue reading “Honda Fit and CRV Mountain Bike Capacity”