If theres a better way to spend a morning Im not sure what it is. Very easy to locate and very well maintained. Just a short walk into the woods and the only sounds you hear are birds and the buzzing of insects and the occasional squirrel. There is the occasional aircraft passing overhead but it is quiet.$3/person is not a lot to ask for considering the beauty of the area and the well maintained and well marked trails. I plan to come back.

The mountain bike trails here are spectacular, well maintained and diverse! There is something for every skill level. The shear quantity of great trails make this one of the premier mountain biking destinations in the region. The natural beauty and fresh air make for a PERFECT bicycling environment!

Great MTB trails in Salem (near Roanoke). Carvins Cove is a fantastic place to ride for all rider levels. They have a large interconnected, and well maintained, trail system with everything from flat and rolling trails to intense climbs to park-like trails with jumps and other obstacles.Make sure to you have the Trail Forks or MTB Project app (Android or Apple app store)on your phone and you download the trail maps for off-line use before you arrive since service can be spotty on site. The trails can be a bit confusing, most are well marked but it could be easy to blow by a turn and find yourself a bit turned around or lost.Dont forget to bring some cash for your day pass, $3/per person (at the time of posting) over 16 years. There wasnt any place to make change, just a drop box, so bring ones.

What a great place to ride or hike! Wonderful scenery. The trails are well kept. A great workout can easily be found here!

Absolutely beautiful!

Great trails for hiking, running, biking of varying difficulties. Also great place to canoe.

The mountain bike trails in this park are outstanding. They are well designed and maintained. We really enjoyed riding on these trails.

Well cared for by many respectful patrons. It is free and well maintained

The trails are amazing!

Beautiful and nice! Deserves a lot of credit! I came in an entire group of about 20 people and we were all treated well! Definitely recommend!

Lots of trails. Nice place to paddle

Roanoke has a wonderful gem. The Cove is great for hiking, mountain biking, and nature.

The last time I was at Carvins Cove was back in 1987. I rode up and down Brushy Mountain today, January 27th, on my mountain bike and I can definitely say that Ill be back. Beautiful view, beautiful ride. Horses are welcome as well as dogs.Be prepared for an intermediate to advanced ride down Brushy Mountain. Theres also a unisex bathroom at the bottom.

My happy place

Beautiful hike.

Very well maintained, well marked trails. Beautiful place. Were so lucky to have this park so close to downtown Roanoke!

Wonderful place to practice hiking and mountain bike.... you will enjoy all your time there,

Nice clean unisex pit toilet

Excellent destination for mountain biking!

Great hiking area!

Great well maintained trails

Bike ride rules

Great mountain biking

Has boat rentals bicycle trails Fishing Pier and many hiking trails