"The Roanoke 5". Includes 5 peaks surrounding Roanoke, Virginia. Ranging from the baby .4 mile Roanoke Mountain Summit Loop to the robust ~8 mile Appalachian Trail hike to classic McAffee Knob. Note: to reach the summit of Read Mountain, go offtrail after Buzzard Rock.
Highest peak
McAfee Knob
3,197 ft / 974 m
Most prominent peak
McAfee Knob
1,217 ft / 370 m prom
Most climbed peak
McAfee Knob
63 climbs
Most difficult peak
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Difficulty breakdown
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Highlights
Latest climbs
"In the middle of an 18-mile day, I took Jakers up a snowy Mill Mountain. The views were limited as the heavy clouds moved in and the flakes came down. Frigid temperatures, so we had to constantly move. " — runshigleyrun • Jan 31, 2026
"Hiked up Read Mountain with Jake and my achy legs. He loved every second of this cold winter day. I was hobbling after yesterday's epic adventure. Lots of hikers out today. " — runshigleyrun • Jan 19, 2026
"Hiked up with Jake and celebrated my 100th peak of 2025. This concludes four years in a row of at least 100 peaks or more. Beautiful, chilly winter day. Jake had lots of energy...especially with that PB&Banana sandwich and deep leaf piles." — runshigleyrun • Dec 28, 2025
"Luke and I hiked up snowy Roanoke Mountain with his two huskies. I’ve been up this mountain many times, but this was the first in snow. Beautiful snowfall, but no views due to the fog. " — runshigleyrun • Dec 5, 2025
"One of five peaks I summited along a 16-mile trail run. About 3,200 feet of climbing. Legs felt fresh. A few mountain bikers out. Plenty of deer. Weather was perfect. In the 50’s and low 60’s. Great course. Big loop in the nature preserve. " — runshigleyrun • Nov 23, 2025