Sauer’s Mountain Trail

Route Description for Sauer’s Mountain Trail

Sauer’s Mountain is a wonderful hike. Most hikers consider the distance and elevation gain moderate but the views are stellar. The trail isn’t maintained by the forest service, so the conditions on the trail are variable. Heavy traffic keeps this trail mostly clear.

This route begins on private property. Note that there is no parking available beyond what’s in the trailhead parking lot. If the parking lot is full, you’ll need to come back another time. You won’t be able to park on the road to the trailhead as there is no public parking. We recommend arriving early to get a spot in the parking lot.

Because this is private property, remember to keep dogs on a leash and take all waste with you (good things to do regardless of the public or private nature of your trails!).

Beginning from the parking lot, you’ll set out on a trail heading uphill. The first mile of this hike is by far the toughest, but it gets easier later. You’ll hike through a wide switchback turn and then roughly northeast, keeping left, right, and then left. There are a few trails here that lead up the mountain, so refer to your GPS to make sure you’re going the right way.

There is a false summit just over half of the way up the trail. Traverse the ridge in between this and the true summit, which can be quite dry and dusty. There’s also little shade here.

Approaching the summit, stay straight as two trails branch off left and right. From the top, soak up the views and remember to sign the register! When you’re ready, it’s back down to the trailhead the same way you came up.