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Top 'O Hill

1.1 mi

Distance

410 ft

Elev. Gain

34m

Est. Time

Easy

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Top 'O Hill trail, located in the Sierra National Forest region, offers hikers a short yet rewarding out-and-back journey. Spanning 1.1 miles with a manageable elevation gain of 410 feet, this dirt-surfaced trail provides a relatively gentle ascent as it winds through a mountainous landscape. The path reaches a maximum elevation of 2405 meters, offering a high vantage point for stunning views, particularly suitable for those seeking a brief excursion with a taste of elevation.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gain

Elevation Profile

Min:2,277 ft
Max:2,405 ft
128 ft
8 ft
2,277 ft2,320 ft2,363 ft2,405 ft0.0 mi0.3 mi0.5 mi0.8 mi1.1 mi

Trail Details

Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

We don't have curated agency sources for this trail in our cache yet. Outdoors is not the permitting authority — confirm conditions, permits, and access with the managing agency before you go. If you know who manages this trail, please tell us.

Best Seasons

SpringSummerFall

Highlights

mountainous viewsforest setting

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Imported route

Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting unit

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the California hunting page

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