California · Hiking

Sugarloaf

3.4 mi
round trip
1,243 ft
climb
7,571 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Caution at last check

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 12 h ago

Is Sugarloaf open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Sequoia National Forest. It doesn't name Sugarloaf, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Sequoia National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Sugarloaf is a 3.4-mile out-and-back hike in the Western Divide Ranger District of Sequoia National Forest, managed by the Forest Service. It rises from a low point of about 6,357 feet to a high of about 7,571 feet, a gain of roughly 1,243 feet, and is rated moderate. The trail's natural surface allows for both horseback riding and mountain biking, so the route works for a range of travelers. It stays open year-round. Several other outings sit within a few miles. Deer Creek is about 1.8 miles away and Frog Meadow about 2.2 miles. Sequoia Grove is about 2.4 miles off, and Quaking Aspen campground is a similar distance.

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