Sugarloaf National Recreation Trail 2E18

Strenuous but beautiful hike. Road to trailhead parking is really bad. Looks like the flash floods damage it but is passable. I wouldn't recommend low profile vehicles to try to make it through. Low profile vehicles maybe should park at Hatchery and the 38 at the entrance. This hike starts at a slow incline and will get your heart rate going. Your breaks are when trail goes down and then you must go up again. I recommend hiking poles for the down hill back down. Hardest switchbacks are a mile before you summit. Great time to catch your breath and hydrate. Views are beautiful from every corner. Old Greyback looks stunning from many places on your way up. Watch out for falling trees. Yesterday 9-4-22 the trail was clear on the way up. On the way down, half a mile before the trailhead, an old tree fell and was now blocking the trail. Had to hop over it. If you're looking for a challenging hike and solitude, this is the hike. Carry plenty of water on this hot days. The flow of the creek at the beginning of the hike is low.

Really nice hike! Great views at the top!

The trail meanders through a number on biomes, and no matter where you begin, it only goes up. Be prepared for steep and rocky sections, but also be prepared for beautiful views. Feral burros frequent the area.

My favorite mountain bike trail in the Big Bear area. Its fast and flowy, really fun on an aggressive trail bike. Cross hwy 38 at lower trailhead and link up with the begining of SART in heartbar campground for an epic ride!

Amazing trail, i wasnt able to make it the full way due to carrying over 100lbs trying to push myself. Its pretty steep at points, i would leave the kids with a sitter unless they are very active. It us a very beautiful trail