United StatesNorth CarolinaLittle Hickory Top

Little Hickory Top

Mountain in North Carolina · 3,248 ft

3,248 ft
Elevation
148 ft
Prominence
2.0 mi
Hike length one way
35.4964, -82.6522
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Little Hickory Top

2.0 mi
one way
1,020 ft
of ascent
1 h 60 min
round trip

The route starts at Wesley Branch Trailhead Parking — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

2,267 ft2.0 mi · 3,232 ft

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Parking and starting point

1Wesley Branch Trailhead ParkingRecommended
parking · east of the peak
2.0 mi on foot · ↑ 1,020 ft · about 2 h round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Hard Times Road Trailhead Parking
parking · east of the peak
about 2.2 mi to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Parking area
parking · southeast of the peak
about 2.3 mi to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗

Check signage and any parking fees on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How high is Little Hickory Top?

Little Hickory Top is 3,248 ft above sea level and lies in North Carolina. Its prominence is 148 ft — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Little Hickory Top?

From Wesley Branch Trailhead Parking it is about 2.0 mi one way with 1,020 ft of ascent. Expect around 1 h 60 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Little Hickory Top?

The nearest parking is Wesley Branch Trailhead Parking (east of the peak) — 2.0 mi on foot · ↑ 1,020 ft · about 2 h round trip. Alternative: Hard Times Road Trailhead Parking (east of the peak) (about 2.2 mi to the summit). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.

Can I log Little Hickory Top in Conquer?

Yes — Little Hickory Top is one of 49,213 peaks in United States in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.

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