This hike is steep in spots but not long so the strain is quickly over. Not really long enough for an entire day, this hike makes a good activity if you wake up a little late and still want to get out. Perhaps the trail is relatively new, for it is in good condition. In Santa Rosa take state highway 12 and turn left on Adobe Canyon Rd. Follow Adobe Canyon Road until park entrance gate.
Trail head is immediately after park gate on left.
If you reach the manned park gates, you have gone about 1 or 2 miles to far. I've done the hike from the Hood Mt. side many times, but never from Sugarloaf. I have pictures and may post them sometime, including a baby rattlesnake. Do not mass reproduce, distribute, or reuse the intellectual property on this page. Read the license and disclaimer before using info on this page.