Sugarloaf Mountain (San Bernardino County, California)

For other mountains called "Sugarloaf" or "Sugar Loaf", see Sugarloaf (mountain).
Sugarloaf from Highway 38, April 2006. Sugarloaf is the peak on the right.

Sugarloaf Mountain is a large prominent peak in the San Bernardino Mountains in Southern California. With a peak elevation of 9,952 feet (3,033 m),[1] it is the highest peak in the San Bernardino Mountains outside the San Gorgonio Wilderness.[2] Wilderness permits are not required to hike the peak, but a Forest Service pass is required to park on any fire road. Sugarloaf Mountain is clearly visible in most parts of Big Bear Valley. The peak is especially prominent when entering the Big Bear area from Highway 18 from the Lucerne Valley. Located in a unique transition zone in Southern California, the climate is influenced by the deserts, the inland valley, and alpine climates. The north face of the summit is usually covered with snow during the winter months.

  1. ^ summitpost.org
  2. ^ "Sugarloaf Mountain – A Sweet Way to Go", Los Angeles Times, October 17, 1987.