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Redwood Canyon Sugar Bowl Trail route map
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Redwood Canyon Sugar Bowl Trail

Stony Creek Village, California

10.9 mi

Distance

4,049 ft

Elev. Gain

4h 44m

Est. Time

Loop

Route Type

Expert

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Redwood Canyon Sugar Bowl Trail is a challenging 10.9-mile loop located near Stony Creek Village, California. Known for its significant elevation gain of 4,049 feet, the trail reaches a maximum elevation of 2,132 meters and provides hikers with a strenuous workout. This expert-level trail traverses through the stunning landscapes typical of the Sierra Nevada, which may include dense forests featuring towering redwoods. The dirt surface requires careful footing, especially in steep segments.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gain

Elevation Profile

Min:1,719 ft
Max:2,132 ft
1,234 ft
1,234 ft
1,719 ft1,857 ft1,994 ft2,132 ft0.0 mi2.7 mi5.5 mi8.2 mi10.9 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Loop
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

We don't have curated agency sources for this trail in our cache yet. Outdoors is not the permitting authority — confirm conditions, permits, and access with the managing agency before you go. If you know who manages this trail, please tell us.

Best Seasons

SpringSummerFall

Highlights

forest setting

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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.

Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting units

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the California hunting page

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