Gravel Hill / Sandy Ridge / Catawba

These simple loops take you from Mt. Tabor Rd. to Blacksburg Rd. with the option of three different lengths. Watch out for the steep climb/downhill on Gravel Hill Rd. Also, be aware that Mt. Tabor Rd. is called Newport Rd. on the signs in Roanoke County.

Gravel Hill: 27.3 mi.
Sandy Ridge: 31.6 mi.
Catawba: 43.9 mi.
Route Map (215KB)

Elevation Profiles

Cue Sheet (for Catawba)
Distances referenced from the Chapel
2.4 mi		Turn onto Mt. Tabor Rd. (624)
13.5 mi		Reach Gravel Hill Rd. (650)
16.4 mi		Reach Sandy Ridge Rd. (697)
20.9 mi		Turn Right on Hwy. 311
22.7 mi		Turn Right on Blacksburg Rd. (785)
30.1 mi		Reach Sandy Ridge Rd. (697)
31.3 mi		Reach Gravel Hill Rd. (650)
40.7 mi		Turn Right on Harding Ave. and head back to town.