Sugarloaf

Boulder, Colorado

4.5/5

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Distance

1.35 miles

Elevation Gain

486 ft

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Out-and-Back

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Added by Eric Schuette

Take in great views of the front range to the East and the Indian Peaks to the West. Sugarloaf Mountain offers a great vantage point for watching a sunrise and getting 360 degree views with minimal effort.

To get there from downtown Boulder, head west on CO 119 and almost 4.5 miles after you have left Boulder, turn right onto Sugarloaf Road. 4 miles after the turn from CO 119, turn right onto Sugarloaf Mountain road (located at the top of the road). If the road starts descending, you've gone too far. Take the dirt Sugarloaf Mountain Road 1 mile to the large parking area for the Switzerland Trail.

From the parking lot, look to the east, and you will see a rocky trail heading up to Sugarloaf, with a gate some yards up. Take this trail, and it will wrap around the hill and lead you to the summit. The trail to the top is just over 1/2 mile one-way, gains about 400 feet, and takes about 15-20 minutes

Once at the top make sure to stare off in all directions as the views are amazing!! There are some really interesting sections of the trail that go through areas of older fires that harbor really interesting trees and photographic compositions. Enjoy!!

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Sugarloaf Reviews

Sarah Margaret Wade

Beginner

Sugarloaf

07/26/16

Easy to find. What a gem!!

5.0

Dan Toups

Scout

Sugarloaf

06/01/16

This is a great area to drop a tent and primitive camp before heading up to Sugarloaf. Nice suggestion!

4.0

Explorer

Lauren Schusterman

Explorer

Sugarloaf

12/21/15

Thanks for sharing, Eric! Went up to see the sunrise this morning and had a great time. The trail is mostly covered in snow but snow spikes weren't necessary. It was also extremely cold so many warm layers were a must! I would definitely recommend

4.0

Explorer

Kyle Frost

Explorer

Sugarloaf

12/16/15

This is a great spot to catch a quick sunset. It's a short drive from Boulder, and the hike can be done in 20 minutes. You get a great view of the plains to the east and Indian Peaks to the west.

4.0

Explorer

Christin Healey

Explorer

Sugarloaf

12/06/15

This was such a great way to start the day! Perfect directions and great 360 views. Highly recommended to anyone near Boulder to catch a sunrise or sunset!

5.0

Sasha Lawler

Beginner

Sugarloaf

05/24/15

Thanks Eric, I did this hike this morning and it was beautiful & easy!

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