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Sugarloaf-Shell Ridge Trail

2.3 mi · ▲ 87 ft · 49 min

Sugarloaf-Shell Ridge Trail is a 2.3-mile out-and-back in Sugarloaf Open Space near Walnut Heights, CA. It is mostly level, with 87 ft of elevation gain. It scores 17/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.

Elevation

0 mi269 – 374 ft2.4 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Sugarloaf-Shell Ridge Trail 37.87522, -122.03576
Nearest town Walnut Heights, CA
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Sugarloaf-Shell Ridge Trail

2.3 mi · ▲ 87 ft · 49 min

Elevation 268–374 ft

Out & Back · Sugarloaf Open Space

Trailhead: Sugarloaf-Shell Ridge Trail · 37.87522, -122.03576

Weather Sep 20: sunrise 6:55 AM · sunset 7:10 PM

Horses allowed on the whole route

  1. Start on Sugarloaf-Shell Ridge Trail, heading E.
  2. 1.2 miReach the turnaround, then head back the way you came.
  3. 1.2 miArrive back at the trailhead.

Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.

Trail map, photos and weather for this hike: www.ambleway.com/hikes/sugarloaf-shell-ridge-trail-out-back

Trail surface

52% paved13% dirt35% unspecified

Weather

Sunrise 6:55 AMSunset 7:10 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 1.2 mi in (~32 min). Leave by 6:17 PM for the 7:10 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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Good to know

  • Horses allowed on the whole route

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