Trail Overview

Sugarloaf 4WD and Sugarloaf West combine to make a loop that starts and ends on Rock Creek Road. It's a fun trail with a few good obstacles. The trail is rough and sparsely maintained. Evidence shows that heavy equipment has been used to clear sections of the trail and changed the route significantly from the El Dorado National Forest Motor Vehicle Use Map. The trail geometry in this review starts with Sugarloaf 4WD, which changes to Sugarloaf West without any sign notification.

Photos of Sugarloaf 4WD & West (12N70G & 12NY21)

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Difficulty

The majority of the trail is only one vehicle wide, with occasional places to pass. There are rutted areas with exposed, slick roots, and significant erosion. There area a few obstacles with short, steep grades; with pooled water at the bottom. One specific obstacle near the end of the trail has a 28 degree down-pitch that descends into soft mud at the bottom.

Technical Rating

Ian W

Jul 03, 2025

Open

Trail closed due to washout according to signs. Indeed barricades also prevent entry.

Reese Taylor

May 25, 2025

Open

Very minimal mud, everything is pretty dry. conditions good

Aaron Castro

Mar 11, 2025

Open