High Top Trail

Total Miles
2.8

Elevation

639.71 ft

Duration

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Technical Rating

4

Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Trail Overview

The High Top Trail is a more technical out and back route in Bald Eagle State Forest. The trail begins as an uphill dirt two-track and quickly turns and stays rocky. At several points a 4x4 is necessary to proceed. The trail is very narrow the entire drive and has a high potential to scratch paint. Several places to turn around and let people pass, but they are spaced apart quite a bit. There's a few 90 degree bends with tight trees that wider/longer vehicles could have issues getting through. Lastly, chainsaws are recommended on this trail as it is likely fallen trees will be encountered. There is an exit at the water crossing you can take to make this a non-dead-end trail.

Photos of High Top Trail

High Top Trail
High Top Trail

Difficulty

Several times 4x4 will be required and mirrors must be folded in. Having a spotter would be beneficial.

Technical Rating

4

Status Reports

Derek Peachey
Jun 29, 2024
4x4
Open
Rough/Deteriorated
Trail had one small tree across I was able to drive over it bring a chainsaw
Jeremie Boursiquot
Jun 13, 2024
4x4
Obstructed
Downed Tree
Bring a chain saw
Doug Buttermore
Jun 08, 2024
4x4
Obstructed
Downed Tree
Great technical trail with lots of rocks and steep inclines and declines. There was a large tree fallen over about 90% of the way through the trail with no nearby turnaround spot. Lots of pinstripes were added and a few narrow areas but a stock-ish SUV with 33s had no clearance issues.
Joe Williamson
Mar 16, 2024
4x4
Open
Normal
Rough/Deteriorated
The trail starts out fine. I had my stock Gladiator Mojave and my buddy had his stock Willys JLU. It gets very rough as it starts going down hill. Lots of boulders and rough terrain. Once you get to the bottom there is a small water crossing that is quite fun.

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