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Yellow Trail (Saddleback Horse Trail)

4.0 (3 Ratings)
The longest single trail around Sugarloaf.
6.7
mi
Distance
775
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Access Issues
Open daily 8 am to 1 hour before sunset. Open to horse and foot traffic year round. Open to bicycles Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
6.69mi
Distance
775ft
Elevation Gain
811ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
832ft
High Point
484ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
If you park down at the circle you'll have to hike up the road before getting on the trail. This the longest single trail around Sugarloaf Mountain. It is easy terrain but watch for horse and bike traffic during the summer. Around the north side of the trail you can extend by going on the Blue Trail (Northern Peaks Trail) or Purple Trail sections before returning to this loop. Utilize the White Trail (Mountain Loop Trail) to connect to the center sections if you want to go to the summit.

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