Trail Overview

The Frye Mountain - High Ridge to Getchell trail is a West to East crossing through the Frye Mountain State Game Management Area. This trail is just over 8 miles passing by the Carter Cemetery and includes a small 3 mile (out and back) to another private Cemetery, where the trail becomes a turnaround for Jeep-sized vehicles. The Trail does offer a few additional spurs to be explored and is even more expansive for ATVs and Snowmobiles (in the winter). For hikers, this trail provides access to the footpath to Frye Mountain Peak at 1,139 feet, and multiple access points to the larger "Hills to Sea" Trail network.

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Difficulty

Most of this trail is comprised of gravel roads, and most is wide enough for two vehicles to pas each other. There are a few sections in the lower elevations that have the potential for road flooding.

Technical Rating

Miles shanley

Oct 25, 2025

Open

Cool quiet area with lots of other trails around the main one.

Chris Gordon

Aug 13, 2025

Open

Burton Guster

Jun 21, 2025

Open

All the roads were open and in good condition. Well groomed dirt roads with some gravel sections made for a very easy jaunt out and back.

Kelly Gibson

Jun 16, 2025

Open

Only open for ATV’s and non-motorized used. Parked my Tacoma and just walked the trail

Burton Guster

May 23, 2025

Open

Much of the route is open, compacted dirt road, but much of the 7 miles is closed off, though not sure why.

Atlas Wegman

Mar 17, 2024

Open