Hightower Loop Trail E

Total Miles
1.6

Technical Rating

3

Easy

Best Time

Fall, Spring, Summer

Trail Type

50" Trail

Accessible By

Trail Overview

Trail E is a 1.6-mile clockwise ATV loop and one of the longer routes in the area, a great spot to do a couple laps to tack on mileage before your ride is over. Starting at the end of Trail D, it features more pronounced elevation changes, including a mix of steeper climbs and descents, sharper corners, and some narrower stretches. While the trail remains relatively smooth with light root and rock presence, fallen leaves frequently cover the surface. It contours along the mountain on a shelf-like path, with one abrupt switchback about halfway through, leading into a big climb up 200 feet of elevation gain. The final stretch returning to the trailhead is a steep, troughed descent and the most rutted section of the loop.

Photos of Hightower Loop Trail E

Hightower Loop Trail E
Hightower Loop Trail E

Difficulty

This is an easy ATV trail and should be manageable by riders of most skill levels, but does have a few more technical aspects compared to the easier trails in the area, such as more rutted sections, and some steeper hills both up and down.

Technical Rating

3

Status Reports

There are no status reports yet for this trail.

Hightower Loop Trail E can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • ATV (50")
  • Dirt Bike

Access Description

Stage at the Wissenhunt OHV Parking Lot, off of Camp Wahsega Road. It is a large dirt parking area with a pit toilet, a picnic table, and space for trailer parking. You must purchase a $5 daily or $50 annual pass either in person at local vendors or online at recreation.gov. The trails are directional and are marked at all entrances. The trails are open April 1 - December 31.

Hightower Loop Trail E Map

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