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

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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.

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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

Ron Karper
Oct 26, 2024
2023 Jeep Wrangler
Open
Rough/Deteriorated
Has some really tight spots in between trees, with 2-4 inches clearance on both side. East side is a dead end but there is a path down past a cabin but you will need to cross a stream, up to 8” deep, 12-16’ wide. Hasn’t rained much in a month, expect it be more difficult after it’s rained. Bring a chainsaw.
Marshall Seigle
Oct 14, 2024
4x4
Open
Rough/Deteriorated
This is my favorite trail in Bald Eagle forest.It is tight thru the trees,has some fun off camber(22 degrees)sections and some very rocky hillclimbs up to about 15 degrees.I did use 4wd for parts of it and there were a few small downed trees that I could easily drive over.This trail would be like a easy blue at AOAA park.I ran in both directions.
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

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