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Difficulty
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Easy
Elevation
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108 m
Distance
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3.1 km
Duration
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1h
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Sugarloaf Loop Trail

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Want a great view without having to work too hard or go too far? The Sugarloaf Loop Trail is the one. This is a variation on the usual Sugarloaf Trail that adds a little bit of distance to appreciate the whole trail, but that being said, it’s still only about 2.0mi long and is rated as easy. This hike sees heavy traffic, so try to arrive early in the day if you want a less crowded experience

Route Description for Sugarloaf Loop Trail

The Sugarloaf Loop Trail is a wonderful hike if you want to maximize your effort to reward ratio. The view over Sedona is gorgeous and it’s only a 3.2 km trek to get there. This trail is easy enough for beginners and families, making it a good hike if you’ve got a mixed ability group that wants a nice view.

This hike is a little variation on the more popular route which heads straight up Sugarloaf and back. It explores the whole trail, which only adds a modest additional distance. If you don’t want the added distance you could cut out the loop.

Beginning from the trailhead, head north on the obvious track. The trail splits, and you’ll want to stay right to get around the north side of Sugarloaf. If you want to do the whole loop, stay left here to hike to the junction with the trail that goes underneath Coffee Pot and stay right to head back to Sugarloaf. Head up Sugarloaf, soak up the views, and then descend. Stay left and then left again to return to the trailhead.

Getting to the Sugarloaf Loop Trail Trailhead

The trailhead for the Sugarloaf Loop Trail is off Buena Vista Drive.

Route Information

  • Backcountry Campground:

    No

  • When to do:

    Year-round

  • Pets allowed:

    Yes - On Leash

  • Family friendly:

    Yes

  • Route Signage:

    Poor

  • Crowd Levels:

    High

  • Route Type:

    Loop

Sugarloaf Loop Trail Elevation Graph

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