Sugarloaf Mountain

4.3/5 (53 reviews)
Sugarloaf Mountain, one of the closest offroad trails to Boulder, offers stunning views of the snowcapped Rockies to the west. The drive gradually winds through aspen and lodgepole pine forests with lovely views of the area's valleys and gulches. The hills burst with gold color when the aspen tree... Read More
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Highlights of Sugarloaf Mountain

Camping Category Icon Camping
Forest Category Icon Forest
Mine Category Icon Mine
Snow Wheeling Category Icon Snow Wheeling
Highest Elevation
9083 ft
Shape of Trail
Straight Through
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
120J.0
Nearest Town
Nederland
Nearest Services
Nederland
Management Agency
Roosevelt National Forest
District
Boulder Ranger District

Overview

Sugarloaf Mountain, one of the closest offroad trails to Boulder, offers stunning views of the snowcapped Rockies to the west. The drive gradually winds through aspen and lodgepole pine forests with lovely views of the area's valleys and gulches. The hills burst with gold color when the aspen trees transform in the Fall. This captivating journey offers adventurers a glimpse into the area's rich mining history. Originally part of a narrow-gauge railroad bed that served the mining communities of the late 19th century, this trail now beckons hikers, bikers, and explorers to traverse its scenic track.

Trail Difficulty and Assessment

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13 Waypoints
41 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
53 Community Reviews
1 Video
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