Raleigh Court and Southwest
This 11-mile route begins and ends at Fishburn Park, and passes by a whopping 15 city parks, and three recreation centers (the most of any route created). Highlights include the majestic Fishburn Mansion and its absolutely gorgeous springtime gardens, a secret connector path to Norwich Park, and tiny Triangle Park, nestled on a quiet street in the Wasena neighborhood. In my research of this route, I also learned that Fishburn Park was donated to the City by Blair J. Fishburn, a former Roanoke mayor, in 1935. If you have a mountain, gravel, or cross bike, be sure to come back and explore the Murray Run Greenway that runs through Shrine Hill, Woodlawn, and Fishburn Parks, or enjoy it as a hike!
- 15 Parks: Woodlawn, Shrine Hill, Raleigh Court, Norwich, Memorial Bridge, Hurt Park, Perry Park, West End Park, Vic Thomas, Ghent Hill, Wasena, Valley Avenue, Triangle, Lakewood, Fishburn
11 miles
604 feet elevation gain
Travel time: 1-1.5 hour
Rating: Moderate
Mostly residential streets with a few light to moderate traffic road sections, and a portion of the Roanoke River Greenway and Murray Run Greenway.
