King of the Hill

Total Miles
8.8

Elevation

850.25 ft

Duration

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Technical Rating

3

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Trail Overview

This route starts from the Jones Creek Exit off the highway and immediately onto a dirt road. You will end up taking North Fork Wilson River Road, the first half of the route you are driving side by side with the river, not much incline in the first section. The road is dirt/mud in some sections and other parts of Wilson River Road are covered with loose rocks. Be aware that rocks can fall from the cliff side onto the road, I haven't seen it happen but you can see rocks that have obviously fallen down from up top. Once you get split apart from the river you begin to climb, once your climbing the road will turn mostly rocky. With the road getting steep there are tight turns all the way to the top point of the mountain. You will end at a loan peak with an amazing view. Fun trail and a good spot to hang out and get some good pictures at.This is an out-and-back trail.

Photos of King of the Hill

King of the Hill
King of the Hill

Difficulty

Once you begin climbing the road gets pretty steep as you gain elevation. There is also some steep, tight turns toward the top of the mountain that can make some people uneasy.

Technical Rating

3

Status Reports

Nick Meyer
Jun 30, 2024
4x4
Open
Normal
Muddy/Wet
Washboard
A&e Sabin
Jun 24, 2024
4x4
Open
Dusty
Normal
Nice, easy little trail. Very easy to get up, most 2 wheel drive vehicles could probably do this drive the whole way. We only turned on 4 wheel drive once at the very top because the gravel got a little rough and it was steep. Otherwise it was nice, only saw 2 people on motorcycles passing through. There were a few nice spots to stop and play in the stream, had some camping spots along the way. The views were nice, you definitely get to see varying tree growth from all the logging. Overall recommend this trail.
Will King
Apr 28, 2024
4x4
Open
Muddy/Wet
Cody O'neil
Apr 19, 2024
4x4
Open
Normal
Dusty

Access Description

Take highway 6 to the Jones Creek Exit to start the trail.

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