Poor Mountain, Mountain summit in Roanoke County, Virginia, US
Poor Mountain is a woodland summit near Roanoke in Virginia, rising from a base of dense forest. Several trails wind through the protected natural area, offering routes for different hiking abilities.
The name comes from infertile soils created by the underlying bedrock. These conditions shaped early settlement patterns in the surrounding region.
The natural area preserve supports environmental education programs and research initiatives focused on the mountain's ecological systems and rare plant species.
The mountain is accessed from a designated parking area with several woodland trails starting from that location. Come prepared for forest paths and bring comfortable hiking shoes.
The area hosts the largest known population of piratebush, a rare plant. This species obtains its nutrients from Eastern Hemlock trees in an unusual way.
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