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15.0 miles
Distance
3,308 ft
Climb
-3,371 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
-63 ft
Altitude change
7,047 ft
Altitude min
7,110 ft
Altitude start
7,047 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-56.3%
Grade max
67.3%
Grade min
8 miles
Distance climb
6 miles
Distance down
1,273 ft
Distance flat
This loop can be ridden in either direction - the route described here is more fun than the reverse.
TheSugarloaf Loop starts at the Wildhorse Meadow Road (2N93) turn-off highway 38. Park at the turn-off and bike up the Wildhorse Meadow Road (2N93). Head up the dirt road up to the saddle between the mountains before turning right to head down the connector trail and intercept the connector that leads up to the Sugarloaf Mountain Trail. The connector intercepts the Sugarloaf Mountain trail. This section begins an out-and-back to the summit. Head left at the junction up to the top of the mountain - a very tough, rocky trail rewarded by 9952 feet elevation at the top. Upon reaching the top head back down the trail and upon reaching the trail junction this time follow the Sugarloaf Trail left, down and to the north to the Wildhorse Meadow Road (2N93). Cross the dirt road and follow Green Canyon Rd (2N93B) back to the starting parking area. Riders can optionally dismiss the out-and-back spur leading to the top of the mountain for a shorter, less strenuous ride.
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Sugarloaf Loop is a 15 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Big Bear City California. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 5 trails. This route climbs 3,308 ft with a max elevation of 9,937 ft then descends -3,371 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: May 30, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance15 miles
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Avg time10 hr 43 min
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Altitude min7,047 ft
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Altitude start7,110 ft
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Altitude end7,047 ft
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Climb3,308 ft
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Descent-3,371 ft
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Grade-0.1%
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Grade max-56.3%
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Grade min67.3%
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Distance climb8 miles
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Distance down6 miles
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Distance flat1,273 ft
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EBR - Sugarloaf & Wildhorse Figure 8
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