Hightop Trail [CLOSED]

Had a beautiful day hiking this trail since the Central District was closed. Loved all the moss covered rocks and steady climb.

Uphill the entire first half but worth the view at the top! The trail was very well maintained and there weren’t too many rocks. Cool little hut right off the main trail.

Did not make it to the hike. Make sure you pay attention to google maps to where it is leading you. I did not. My bag. It lead me into the mountains on hunting road. Which is not the correct way to get to this hike. You hvta go into skyline drive to enter this hike. If you enter from mountain road you can get fined for not paying to get onto skyline drive. In all it was a fun drive up the mountain.

day! Lots of leaves on the ground. Dry, with wind at the top.

The trail is steep and doesn't really stop till you reach the summit. But the views at the top are some of the best in the park. Sunsets up there are probably gorgeous!

Steady climb on the way up. Great view. Dog thoroughly enjoyed. NOTE: driving in using Google maps? Snowy Mountain Road does NOT connect. Seems like it hasn’t for a while. Must go in via Skyline Drive. We had to stop on Snowy Mountain Road and walk the mile to the trail head - not a big deal but had to leave our car parked to the side of the road. Also last .5 mile of Snowy Mountain is not suited for small cars.

awesome views at the top. Soft trail near the summit.

I was at blue ridge. I don’t know why all trails doesn’t recognize it

Completed this hike many times over the past few years. Easy access via Swift Run Gap park entrance for a quick hike when short on time. Easy grade up and down suitable for kids and dogs. Great view in relation to the work required to get to the top.