Near Pop Top
Fun section of trail along a ridgeline.
Near Pop Top
Woodsy section of American Dream.
Near Pop Top
Trail passes through a small ravine on American Dream.
Near Pop Top
Looking east along the fenceline on Pop Top.
Near Pop Top
Popping out from the trees on North Spurline Lollipop Loop

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Hike Trail

Pop Top

4.0 (1 Rating)
A mellow segment of trail
0.5
mi
Distance
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.46mi
Distance
0ft
Elevation Gain
86ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
7,026ft
High Point
6,938ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This mostly flat trail passes along the fenceline in an east west line. Some shade from scrub oak and low bushes. Crosses the doubletrack dirt road before ending at the North Spur Line Lollipop Loop.

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Contributors
Jason Osborn