Are dogs allowed on Star Trail?

Yes, dogs are allowed on Star Trail but must be kept on a leash at all times. Pack out waste and respect wildlife.

Do I need a permit to hike Star Trail?

No, Star Trail does not currently require a permit. Still check for seasonal closures or day-use fees with the managing agency before heading out.

How difficult is Star Trail?

Star Trail is rated moderate. It is 3.7 miles long with 1,096 feet of elevation gain. Difficulty ratings reflect a combination of distance, elevation gain, and terrain — your experience will depend on your fitness level and trail conditions.

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We don't have current condition data for this trail. Check with the land manager before you go.

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ModerateOut and Back

Virginia

Star Trail

Roanoke, Virginia

3.7 mi

Distance

1,096 ft

Elev. Gain

1h 38m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Moderate

Difficulty

About This Trail

A star trail is a type of photograph that uses long exposure times to capture diurnal circles, the apparent motion of stars in the night sky due to Earth's rotation. A star-trail photograph shows individual stars as streaks across the image, with longer exposures yielding longer arcs. The term is used for similar photos captured elsewhere, such as on board the International Space Station and on Mars.

Source: Wikipedia — text licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Verify trail conditions and seasonal closures with the managing agency before you go.

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:302 ft

Max:535 ft

334 ft

Trail Details

Dogs on leash

Route Type: Out & Back
Surface: Dirt

Official sources & verification

We don't have curated agency sources for this trail in our cache yet. Outdoors is not the permitting authority — confirm conditions, permits, and access with the managing agency before you go. If you know who manages this trail, please tell us.

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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.