Vista Trail at Sugarloaf

We never get tired of hiking Sugarloaf. This is a very popular park with rolling hills, dense forests, creeks, wildflowers & waterfalls (in season). We'll hike up to Vista Trail while taking in the beauty. Then hike back down past Sonoma Creek. Appropriate for individuals with at least a moderate level of fitness.

Where We Meet/Important Directions
Sugarloaf Ridge State Park
2605 Adobe Canyon Road, Kenwood, 95452
Get there Early! Carpool if you can - This is a very Popular Park!
Give yourself enough time to arrive, use the restroom & pay park fee. It often takes longer than you think.
Meet in large parking lot on the left after passing entrance/Pay Kiosk!

The Hike
Lower Bald Mtn, Bald Mountain, Vista, Meadow and Creekside Nature Trails - a loop hike
Distance - +/-4.75 miles/+/-7.6 kilometers
Elevation change - +/-800 feet/+/-244 meters
Difficulty - 7/10 moderate with some steep sections
Exposures - 40% shade/60 % sun - rocky, poison oak, ticks and insects
Bring plenty of water - at least 34 oz./ 1 liter
Dogs - Not permitted
Facilities at trail head - shade, picnic tables and toilets
Cost - $5 cash
Parking - $10 State Park fee or free with your State Park Pass.
Remember to wear appropriate hiking shoes, bring plenty of water, a hat, a snack and layered clothing.
Please Do Not Use Any scented products the day of a group hike!
Of course we will all look out for each other but ultimately, hikers are responsible for their own safety and well-being during hikes.

Sarmentine French Bakery/Cafe
(Near McDonald's)
52 Mission Circle, Suite # 112
Santa Rosa, CA 95409
(707) 623-9595
https://www.sarmentine.com/

When We Meet
Saturday August 16, 2025
8:30 am - 11:30 am
Get there Early! Carpool if you can - This is a very Popular Park!
If your plans change after you sign up even if you're on the waitlist, please update your RSVP.
Do Not Attend if you are sick, running a fever, were exposed to or have tested positive for Covid-19 or any other contagion!
Hike may be changed, rescheduled or cancelled in case of excessive heat, rain, smoke/AQI, illness, zombie apocalypse etc... Check your email the night before for any possible changes.

Notice to New Hikers Only
After six years and 300+ guided hikes I'm adding a new rule for New Hikers Only, Effective Immediately. In my experience New Hikers have a 90% chance of not showing up (No Show) to a hike they have rsvp'd to attend. The new rule is "When a New Hiker (never hiked with me before) doesn't show up (No Show) to their first hike with the group, they will be removed (not banned) from the group immediately." When a New Hiker does attend then the current No Show policy applies after that point.