This blog will detail 1,000 video hikes in Southern California. By Southern California, I am drawing a line from San Luis Obispo to the Nevada Border. Anything south of that line will be declared "Southern California". In a way, it is a personal challenge to do so many hikes. Mainly, however, it is my way of showcasing how many hiking opportunities there really are right in our own geographic back yard. As a blog, it serves as a companion piece to my Youtube channel "Mike On The Trail". It is also a work in progress, as I don't actually have 1,000 edited videos completed. This will take effort for quite some time before it is declared done. Even then, there will still be more out there. Here's to hiking and all the positive effects it has had on my life...and possibly yours!
Sunday, February 14, 2021
#12 Sugarloaf
Approaching Sugarloaf.
Southern California Map
Driving Map
*Parking at the entrance to Lopez Canyon Rd is 2.8 miles from I-210.
As far as peak climbing hikes go, this is probably one of the easiest ones that I completed. To get to the starting point, park off of Lopez Canyon Rd right at the entrance to Lopez Canyon Park. There are two vehicle gates on two dirt roads. Either one will get you to Sugarloaf, it's just that one is a better option than the other. The one to the east is the better option. A road goes straight to Sugarloaf from there.
On the summit.
The road passes below the small peak. The only real question is when to begin climbing. There is a notch on the west side that allows for a quick scramble. However, the best way to go is the walk the dirt road to the east side of the peak where a clear trail goes right up the side and onto the wide summit. The true high point wasn't obvious, so I walked the plateau from end to end and felt satisfied that I had climbed the mountain. Afterwards. I dropped down the east slope. There are good views of nearby Limerock Peak, which would make a great addition to the hiking outing on the day if willing to put in a little more effort. I paired this hike with the hike to Limerock Peak to round out the day.
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