username
X
password
register
for free!
help
show related photosets
DESTINATION
Sugarloaf Mtn - Bullhead City
5 Photosets

2018-04-20  
2015-11-13  
2011-09-15  
2011-09-13  
2005-11-27  
mini location map2018-04-20
4 by photographer avatarmt98dew
photographer avatar
 
Sugarloaf Mtn - Bullhead CityNorthwest, AZ
Northwest, AZ
Hiking1.22 Miles 585 AEG
Hiking1.22 Miles   1 Hour   3 Mns   1.16 mph
585 ft AEG
 no routes
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Staying in Laughlin for a few days with the wife and wanted to get an early hike in before we started our day together. Headed out a little before 5am and missed the turn off. I was over the pass and in Golden Valley before I was able to turn around and catch it heading west. As mentioned in a previous write up Old Kingman Highway is not signed as your driving on US 74. In the dark it was pretty hard to identify Sugarloaf, but it was obvious with the first days of sunlight. Parked just off the freeway, next to a wilderness sign about big horn sheep. Little chilly when I started out. It's nice to be able to say that in mid April. :) Took the most direct route to the top, from the southern side. There were two levels, or "flattish sections", where I could regroup and plan my path of ascent. The south side might look fairly steep, but there was quite a bit of exposed slabs of rock that provided a solid surface for the climb. Nice views from the top, though I didn't see any register. Descended along the western side of the peak. The angle wasn't as bad, but the scree was worse so I am not sure if the route was much better. Still, about 1/3 of the way down I came to a nice gradual descending ridgeline with some nice rock formations, that made the rest of the hike enjoyable. Neat little scramble. No wildlife, no other hikers. But I was surprised to see that Old Kingman Highway had quite a few vehicles parked along its shoulder RV/car camping.
_____________________
 
helpcommentissue

end of page marker