Sugarlump/Bear Peak Trail

7 miles

3-4 Hours

Elevation:

7300′, 8805′

 Gain/Loss:

1495’

Difficulty:  

Moderate

Trail Type:

Out-and-back, Fire Road

Other Uses:

Equestrian

Adventure Pass:

Adventure Pass is recommended

Begin hiking up fire road 2N10, pass through access gate. Stay on this road for 1.2 miles, You will then come to junction with a sign that points towards Converse Station / Barton Flats. Make LEFT at this intersection on road 2N06. After ¾ mile you will come to another intersection with a sign pointing south and downhill toward Converse Station / Barton Flats. Stay on the road by using the left fork going east on fire road 2N21. Continue for ¼ mile, you’ll come to an access gate of Bear Mountain Ski Area that will be closed. The sign looks intimidating, but you can walk the fire road. You will then cross the first ski run, continue on the road crossing the ski runs. A few hundred yards you will approach more ski runs. Cross directly over the runs by following the road. Stay RIGHT at the split in the road it is a bit easier to climb. Keep following the road, within ½ mile you will reach the summit of Sugarlump/Bear Peak. As well as, Chairlift #8 and the ski patrol station.

Take Moonridge Road toward Bear Mountain, Right on Clubview Dr, go all the way to the top. Drive past Bear Mountain Ski area on the left, up to where the pavements ends and dirt road starts. Park in small parking lot before heading up fire road 2N10.