Noke News explores parts of Roanoke by foot, equipped with a camera and a notepad, in hopes of learning something new. Perhaps you will too.

This is Part 10 in an Exploring Roanoke series that covers: the current (as of May, 2008) entire nearly 6 miles of the Roanoke River Greenway, Wasena Park, The Skate Park, Smith Park, Piedmont Park, and lots of scenery along the way.

(For a general introduction to the greenway system in Roanoke, you may want to first visit a previous post.)

Distance: approx. 2 1/2 miles

At the end of Part 9, we had just visited the last (Piedmont Park) of 3 Roanoke parks that rest adjacent to the Roanoke River Greenway.

Now, all that remains for the final leg of the journey is primarily in the way of beautiful scenery. 

Let’s finish the walk with these pictures:

Leaving Piedmonst Park and a final glimpse at Mill Mountain in the background.

Continuing on the way, led by fences on one or both sides throughout much of the pathway.

Looking ahead to the bridge at 9th Street S.E.

Walking closer to the bridge at 9th Street, S.E. with the Roanoke River just to the left. A guardrail has been installed for safety.

Passing under the bridge.

Once again decorative fences help guide the way.

The end is in sight, approaching the bridge at Bennington Street and 13th Street, S.E.

Walking under the bridge, then back up to the top.

The end (or beginning) of the Roanoke River Greenway.

That concludes the Roanoke River Greenway, about 5 3/4 miles (and 60 pictures altogether) of a very special and unique walkway I think we as Roanokers are fortunate to have.

I’ll end the series on a lighter note, in response to a question I’ve been asked. Yes, I did walk the entire pathway (from one beginning to the other, and back) in one afternoon in order for the pictures and overall weather setting to remain consistent throughout.

To say I was tired at the end is an understatement, but I hope all of the posts put together make for an entertaining journey that really only amounts to taking a walk down by the River.