King of the Hill

Total Miles8.8
Technical Rating
3Easy
Best TimeSpring, Summer, Fall
Trail TypeFull-Width Road
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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.

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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

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Sam H.
Jul 03, 2026
2008 Toyota Tacoma
Open
NormalDusty
Trail starts easy, gravel roads. Only took the first section before splitting left on another trail
Rachel C
Mar 30, 2026
2014 Toyota 4Runner
Open
Normal
Clear, perfectly driveable. Nice day, nice views of creek, eagles and hillside of timber.
Jonathan Gill
Nov 29, 2025
2021 Toyota 4Runner
Open
Normal
This is a 1 on the difficulty level. Could drive this trail in a civic. Group at the summit at an elk camp. Stayed in 2WD the whole way. Maybe I. The snow is rate it a 3. View was ok. Nothing special. There’s better trails to explore. Don’t waste your time on this one
Dave Friesen
Jun 28, 2025
2023 Ford Bronco
Open
Dusty
For some reason the trail ends before you get to the very top. There are two options at the end of the trail, we went right and it curls around for a beautiful view. We did not try the route to the left.
James Poor
May 18, 2025
Open
Normal
Shaun Ryan
Mar 15, 2025
2019 Ford F-Series Super Duty
Temporarily Closed
Seasonal Closure
Closed temporarily due to timber sale activity
Adrian Hernandez
Dec 27, 2024
2018 Lexus GX
Open
Muddy/Wet
Branches and debris scattered throughout the road from wind storms. Muddy and wet.
Praveen Kallayil
Nov 17, 2024
Open
Muddy/Wet
Suresh Shanmugam
Sep 23, 2024
Open
Normal
Beautiful views at the top! The last mile was a good climb. Stock 2024 4Runner did it with no problems.
Nick Meyer
Jun 30, 2024
Open
NormalMuddy/WetWashboard
A&E Sabin
Jun 24, 2024
Open
DustyNormal
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
Open
Muddy/Wet
Cody O'Neil
Apr 19, 2024
Open
NormalDusty
Magesh S
Mar 03, 2024
Open
Muddy/Wet
Groomed & fine. Ended up at the snow bank.
J
Dec 17, 2023
Open
Muddy/Wet

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