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Apr
5
Fri
Blooms & Birds @ Sugarloaf Ridge State Park
Apr 5 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

CA Naturalist Carolyn Greene leads this wildflower hike along Lower Bald Mountain Trail through mixed evergreen forest and chaparral. Enjoy the warming spring sun, the variety of colors, shapes, scents, and arrangements peeking through the vegetation, as well as the added bonus of whatever birds cross our path.

Tickets are $10-$15 sliding scale for adults, $5 for students, youth, Sugarloaf members, Sugarloaf volunteers, and free for children under 12. Meet at the White Barn. Wear hiking shoes, layers appropriate for weather, bring at least a quart of water, sun protection, a camera, and a wildflower or bird guide if you have it. Parking fees apply. Heavy rain cancels.

Ease of access: The main parking lot has one van-accessible parking space and an accessible vault toilet. There is no running water in this area. The Lower Bald Mountain trailhead beginning from the main parking lot is a single-track dirt and gravel trail of approximately one mile in length and 500 ft of elevation gain. It has narrow sections with steps and switchbacks, as well as some wider sections in full sun exposure. Stern Trail is a roughly-paved fireroad with a few steep areas of loose gravel. It is about a mile in length, with the second half of the mile being flatter and sunny.

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For more events at Sugarloaf, visit our calendar of events.

Apr
26
Fri
Blooms & Birds (2024 CNC Weekend) @ Sugarloaf Ridge State Park
Apr 26 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am

CA Naturalist Carolyn Greene leads this wildflower hike along Lower Bald Mountain Trail through mixed evergreen forest and chaparral. Enjoy the warming spring sun, the variety of colors, shapes, scents, and arrangements peeking through the vegetation, as well as the added bonus of whatever birds cross our path.

Tickets are $5-$10 sliding scale for adults and free for children under 18. Meet at the White Barn. Wear hiking shoes, layers appropriate for weather, bring at least a quart of water, sun protection, a camera, and a wildflower guide if you have it. Parking fees apply. Heavy rain cancels.

The 2024 City Nature Challenge runs from April 26 to 29. It’s a bioblitz-style friendly competition where cities are in a contest against each other to see who can make the most observations of nature, who can find the most species, and who can engage the most people. Learn more about City Nature Challenge or view the Sugarloaf Project here!

Participants of any level of experience can help find, photograph, record, and/or identify life in the park. Smartphones with the iNaturalist app will be our main tool, but those lacking phones are also welcome to participate. If you haven’t used iNaturalist, or haven’t made an observation for a while, this is your chance – just make sure to load the iNaturalist app on your phone before you arrive. This event is part of the Challenge along with other events scheduled from April 26-29.

Ease of access: The main parking lot has one van-accessible parking space and an accessible vault toilet. There is no running water in this area. The Lower Bald Mountain trailhead beginning from the main parking lot is a single-track dirt and gravel trail of approximately one mile in length and 500 ft of elevation gain. It has narrow sections with steps and switchbacks, as well as some wider sections in full sun exposure. Stern Trail is a roughly-paved fireroad with a few steep areas of loose gravel. It is about a mile in length, with the second half of the mile being flatter and sunny.

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For more events at Sugarloaf, visit our calendar of events.

Apr
27
Sat
Butterfly Walk (2024 CNC Weekend) @ Sugarloaf Ridge State Park
Apr 27 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

Community scientists John Hibbard and Alex Weishaar lead this easy-to-moderate 2-mile butterfly walk as part of 2024’s City Nature Challenge. We will encourage butterfly and bug photography; cameras, binoculars, hand lenses, and field guides are recommended. Stop by the greenhouse (across from the White Barn) between 11:00 am-12:00 pm prior to the walk for everything butterfly-related.

Meet at the White Barn for the walk. Tickets are $5 for adults and free for children under 18. Wear comfortable shoes, sun protection, bring at least a quart of water, a fully-charged battery on your mobile device, butterfly identification guides (if you have them), and if desired, a snack. Parking fees apply; rains cancel.

The 2024 City Nature Challenge runs from April 26 to 29. It’s a bioblitz-style friendly competition where cities are in a contest against each other to see who can make the most observations of nature, who can find the most species, and who can engage the most people. Learn more about City Nature Challenge or view the Sugarloaf Project here!

Participants of any level of experience can help find, photograph, record, and/or identify life in the park. Smartphones with the iNaturalist app will be our main tool, but those lacking phones are also welcome to participate. If you haven’t used iNaturalist, or haven’t made an observation for a while, this is your chance – just make sure to load the iNaturalist app on your phone before you arrive. This event is part of the Challenge along with other events scheduled from April 26-29.

Ease of access: The White Barn parking lot has one van-accessible parking spot and an accessible porta-potty. We’re unable to determine ease of access for the hike as the route will be decided the day-of by the hike leader and other logistics (temperatures, seasonality of butterflies, etc).

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For more events at Sugarloaf, visit our calendar of events.

Apr
28
Sun
Butterfly Walk (2024 CNC Weekend) @ Sugarloaf Ridge State Park
Apr 28 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

Community scientists John Hibbard and Alex Weishaar lead this easy-to-moderate 2-mile butterfly walk as part of 2024’s City Nature Challenge. We will encourage butterfly and bug photography; cameras, binoculars, hand lenses, and field guides are recommended. Stop by the greenhouse (across from the White Barn) between 11:00 am-12:00 pm prior to the walk for everything butterfly-related.

Meet at the White Barn for the walk. Tickets are $5 for adults and free for children under 18. Wear comfortable shoes, sun protection, bring at least a quart of water, a fully-charged battery on your mobile device, butterfly identification guides (if you have them), and if desired, a snack. Parking fees apply; rains cancel.

The 2024 City Nature Challenge runs from April 26 to 29. It’s a bioblitz-style friendly competition where cities are in a contest against each other to see who can make the most observations of nature, who can find the most species, and who can engage the most people. Learn more about City Nature Challenge or view the Sugarloaf Project here!

Participants of any level of experience can help find, photograph, record, and/or identify life in the park. Smartphones with the iNaturalist app will be our main tool, but those lacking phones are also welcome to participate. If you haven’t used iNaturalist, or haven’t made an observation for a while, this is your chance – just make sure to load the iNaturalist app on your phone before you arrive. This event is part of the Challenge along with other events scheduled from April 26-29.

Ease of access: The White Barn parking lot has one van-accessible parking spot and an accessible porta-potty. We’re unable to determine ease of access for the hike as the route will be decided the day-of by the hike leader and other logistics (temperatures, seasonality of butterflies, etc).

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For more events at Sugarloaf, visit our calendar of events.

May
27
Mon
Family Hike at Sugarloaf @ Sugarloaf Ridge State Park
May 27 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Come to the park for a peaceful hike through the woods! Join our Docents on this fun family hike that is good for all ages. During this 2-mile hike with 400-ft elevation gain, you will learn about Sugarloaf Park, its plants, animals, and history.
Free event, RSVP required. Meet outside the Visitor Center. Wear layers, appropriate footwear for muddy/slippery trails, bring water, sun protection, and if desired, a snack. We invite you to bring a mug or reusable container for your little ones to enjoy hot cocoa post-hike.

Parking fees apply, heavy rains cancel.

Ease of access: we’re unable to determine the ease of access at this time, as the route will be decided the day-of by the hike leader and logistical challenges.

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For more events at Sugarloaf, visit our calendar.

Sep
2
Mon
Family Hike at Sugarloaf @ Sugarloaf Ridge State Park
Sep 2 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Come to the park for a peaceful hike through the woods! Join our Docents on this fun family hike that is good for all ages. During this 2-mile hike with 400-ft elevation gain, you will learn about Sugarloaf Park, its plants, animals, and history.
Free event, RSVP required. Meet outside the Visitor Center. Wear layers, appropriate footwear for muddy/slippery trails, bring water, sun protection, and if desired, a snack. We invite you to bring a mug or reusable container for your little ones to enjoy hot cocoa post-hike.

Parking fees apply, heavy rains cancel.

Ease of access: we’re unable to determine the ease of access at this time, as the route will be decided the day-of by the hike leader and logistical challenges.

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For more events at Sugarloaf, visit our calendar.

Nov
11
Mon
Family Hike at Sugarloaf @ Sugarloaf Ridge State Park
Nov 11 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Come to the park for a peaceful hike through the woods! Join our Docents on this fun family hike that is good for all ages. During this 2-mile hike with 400-ft elevation gain, you will learn about Sugarloaf Park, its plants, animals, and history.
Free event, RSVP required. Meet outside the Visitor Center. Wear layers, appropriate footwear for muddy/slippery trails, bring water, sun protection, and if desired, a snack. We invite you to bring a mug or reusable container for your little ones to enjoy hot cocoa post-hike.

Parking fees apply, heavy rains cancel.

Ease of access: we’re unable to determine the ease of access at this time, as the route will be decided the day-of by the hike leader and logistical challenges.

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For more events at Sugarloaf, visit our calendar.

Nov
29
Fri
Family Hike at Sugarloaf @ Sugarloaf Ridge State Park
Nov 29 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Come to the park for a peaceful hike through the woods! Join our Docents on this fun family hike that is good for all ages. During this 2-mile hike with 400-ft elevation gain, you will learn about Sugarloaf Park, its plants, animals, and history.
Free event, RSVP required. Meet outside the Visitor Center. Wear layers, appropriate footwear for muddy/slippery trails, bring water, sun protection, and if desired, a snack. We invite you to bring a mug or reusable container for your little ones to enjoy hot cocoa post-hike.

Parking fees apply, heavy rains cancel.

Ease of access: we’re unable to determine the ease of access at this time, as the route will be decided the day-of by the hike leader and logistical challenges.

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For more events at Sugarloaf, visit our calendar.

Dec
26
Thu
Family Hike at Sugarloaf @ Sugarloaf Ridge State Park
Dec 26 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Come to the park for a peaceful hike through the woods! Join our Docents on this fun family hike that is good for all ages. During this 2-mile hike with 400-ft elevation gain, you will learn about Sugarloaf Park, its plants, animals, and history.
Free event, RSVP required. Meet outside the Visitor Center. Wear layers, appropriate footwear for muddy/slippery trails, bring water, sun protection, and if desired, a snack. We invite you to bring a mug or reusable container for your little ones to enjoy hot cocoa post-hike.

Parking fees apply, heavy rains cancel.

Ease of access: we’re unable to determine the ease of access at this time, as the route will be decided the day-of by the hike leader and logistical challenges.

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For more events at Sugarloaf, visit our calendar.