Sugarloaf Peak

Hike Name: Sugarloaf Peak Location: southwest CA Length: 11 Submitted by: Dave Date Submitted: 0/0/00 Rating:	more California trail reviews California national parks California state parks
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Description
This is the highest peak (9952') outside of the nearby San Gorgonio Wilderness. Its also less crowded, and no permit required, making it a great alternative hike. First 2 1/2 miles parallels slow moving Green Canyon creek (somewhat reliable water source through summer)and is shaded by pines,cedars & oaks. After 2 1/2 miles it reaches the ridgeline, with great views to the south upper slopes of Mt San Gorgonio. Take the trail heading west along the undulating (up & down hiking!) ridge through thinning lodgepole pines and you'll eventually reach the flat, marked summit. Summit views are obscured by sparse tree cover, but by walking 50-100 ft north or south you get great views of Mt San 'G' and the Big Bear/Lucerne Valley areas.

Directions to Hike
Turn off of Hwy 38 onto dirt Forest Road 2N93 about 3 miles east of Big Bear area/40 miles up Hwy 38 from Redlands/Mentone area (turn off is across from the paved & signed Hatchery Road). Travel along the road about 2 miles and park at the small clearing just before it crosses Green Canyon Creek. Walk the road across the creek, look to your right (south) and you'll see the signed start of the trail.

Contact Information
Mill Creek Station
USDA Forest Service
34701 Mill Creek Rd.
Mentone, CA 92359
909.794.1123

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