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Three Top Mountain Trail

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  2. NC
  3. …West and Mountains
  4. …Warrensville
  5. Three Top Mountain Game Land
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“It is a moderately difficult hike, but goes by fast. ”

Kyle Wilkes
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2.3

Miles

3.7

KM

Point to Point

5,009' 1,527 m

High

3,816' 1,163 m

Low

1,313' 400 m

Up

185' 56 m

Down

12%

Avg Grade (7°)

64%

Max Grade (33°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Birding · Fall Colors · River/Creek · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Need to Know

The trailhead is up Poplar Trail. You'll have to drive up a dirt two track a little ways before you reach the trailhead. There will be a sign at a "Y" in the road instructing you which way the trailhead is. There is a small parking area. It is located in the Three Top Mountain Gameland. Certain times of the year there are hunters, so wear bright colors.

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The incline can be steep at times with lots of rocks. There are a few level spots to catch your breathe. In the end, the views are worth the difficult terrain.

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Kyle Wilkes
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  4.5 from 4 votes

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Pinnacle of Three Top Mountain Trail
Jan 15, 2022 near Jefferson, NC
Summit view
Jul 19, 2020 near Jefferson, NC

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Nov 3, 2023
Chad Randolph
Hiked to top and added Big Rock spur. Encountered a couple of bear hunters, glad I wore an orange hat. 4.5mi — 2h 00m
Jan 13, 2022
Chad Randolph
Nearly one year later, went back with the family. Snowing, but this time a great view up top. 3.5mi — 2h 42m
Jan 21, 2021
Chad Randolph
Snow at the trailhead, even more snow at the top, up to my knees at points. Zero vis due to fog. 3.7mi — 2h 23m
Jun 5, 2020
Phil C
From the upper parking area it's about 3.5 miles round trip. 3.4mi — 0h 52m

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