Directions From Downtown Roanoke - Avoiding Blue Ridge Parkway
Off of I-581 North take exit 6, turn left onto Elm Avenue, to third stop light.
Turn right on 13th Street (changes to Bennington Ave. along the river)
Follow to the round about at the intersection with Riverland Road (Route 116) circling clockwise all the way around the intersection to head eastbound.
Immediately take next left turn onto Rutrough Road (Route 658)
Continue 4.5 miles to the Explore Park Service Entrance on your left just past the little brick church.
On a phone or GPS navigation system: List your destination as 3900 Rutrough Road SE. Roanoke, VA 24014