Little Sugarloaf Summit Hike
The Little Sugarloaf Summit is a 1.8 km easy hike that takes you a short distance up to the top of a rock formation where you’ll have great views of Capitol Butte. This is a quick trip, so feel free to combine it with other trails in the area if you want a longer adventure. Expect moderate traffic on this route.
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Route Description for Little Sugarloaf Summit Hike
The Little Sugarloaf Summit is a fun hike if you want to admire Sedona’s interesting rock formations without getting too sweaty or going too far. This trail is easy enough for beginners and families, and it can be combined with other connecting trails if you want to keep exploring.
From the Thunder Mountain Trailhead, head right on Thunder Mountain Trail. Stay left at the fork and then left again where two other trails connect. This will get you headed up Little Sugarloaf. It’s not far to the top, so put in a couple steeper steps and then admire the views. Look to the north to see Chimney Rock and Capitol Butte.
When you’re ready, retrace your steps to get back to the trailhead.
Getting to the Little Sugarloaf Summit Hike Trailhead
The trailhead for the Little Sugarloaf Summit hike is on Thunder Mountain Road.
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- Carroll Canyon Trail
- Chuck Wagon Trail
- Little Sugarloaf and Chimney Rock Loop
- Lower Chimney Rock Loop
- Capitol Butte via Lizard Head Trail
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- Coffeepot Rock via Teacup Trail
- Chimney Rock Pass Loop
- Thunder Mountain to Andante Trail Loop
- Sugarloaf Loop Trail
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