High Mountain Loop - North

Total Miles
3.8

Technical Rating

5

Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Trail Type

50" Trail

Accessible By

Trail Overview

This ATV trail at Moccasin Gap is a beautiful and adventurous ride, with several rocky challenges. The trail is often covered in flat, loose stone and winds through the trees with sharp curves and big hairpin turns. The trail surface has deep ruts filled in with rock, mud puddles, and a mix of small logs and sizable roots. Riders will encounter steeper climbing sections, shelfy traverses, and a notable moderate rock obstacle featuring a series of one-foot-tall diagonal ledges. Several areas have uneven piles of rock and roots that add to the technical challenge. It runs parallel to the beautiful Moccasin Creek at one point, and is especially scenic when it comes up to a waterfall right next to the trail - a perfect spot to rest and have lunch. This route is a highlight of visiting the Moccasin Gap Trail System.

Photos of High Mountain Loop - North

High Mountain Loop - North
High Mountain Loop - North

Difficulty

This is one of the more difficult ATV trails in the area because it has a higher concentration of rock obstacles of moderate difficulty, including ledges, big ruts, and roots.

Technical Rating

5

Status Reports

There are no status reports yet for this trail.

High Mountain Loop - North can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • ATV (50")
  • Dirt Bike

Access Description

The Moccasin Gap Trail System is accessed by either the Moccasin Gap Trailhead off of Highway 7 on the east side of the trail system or the Treat Road Staging Area on the southwest side of the system. It's a multi-use trail system for ATVs, dirt bikes, horses, bikes, and hikers. There is a day use area with a $3 fee, and a first-come, first-served campground with electric hookups. The trail system is made up of tons of short segments, all marked with letters of the alphabet at the intersections. The trail system is mostly easy to moderate trails, and very scenic with creek crossings and waterfall sightings.

High Mountain Loop - North Map

Popular Trails

The onX Offroad Difference

onX Offroad combines trail photos, descriptions, difficulty ratings, width restrictions, seasonality, and more in a user-friendly interface. Available on all devices, with offline access and full compatibility with CarPlay and Android Auto. Discover what you’re missing today!