Sugarloaf - FS 9S08

Total Miles
4.2

Technical Rating

2

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

Trail Overview

This is a point-to-point single vehicle-width trail in the Jose Creek Basin area. The surface is primarily packed dirt with short stretches of gravel. There can also be shallow ruts and mud holes frequently along the route. This trail will pass through both a section of forest with fire damage and an area where cattle are grazing. The USFS maintains several gates along the route, which will be locked annually from 1/16 to 2/29. Weak/limited cellular phone service in the area and no restrooms or potable water sources along the trail. Tread Lightly and Pack-It-Out.

Photos of Sugarloaf - FS 9S08

Sugarloaf - FS 9S08
Sugarloaf - FS 9S08

Difficulty

Trail surface is primarily dirt with some stretches of gravel. Ruts are running along the edges in places, but they are generally shallow and can be avoided. Unless the trail is saturated and muddy, vehicles with moderate clearance should be able to manage the full route with 2WD.

Technical Rating

2

Status Reports

There are no status reports yet for this trail.

Sugarloaf - FS 9S08 can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • High-Clearance 4x4
  • SUV
  • SxS (60")
  • ATV (50")
  • Dirt Bike

Access Description

This trail can be accessed from either the south end, via Highway 168 near Pineridge using the first part of the Jose Basin trail, or the north end, via Jose Basin Road.

Sugarloaf - FS 9S08 Map

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