Sugarloaf Nature Photography

Winter in Sugarloaf offers many different colors, shapes, textures, and lighting: great for practicing nature photography.

California Naturalist John Lynch will lead this 3.5 mile, 4-hour hike from the Creekside Nature Trail to Hillside Trail and back through the meadow using our cameras as tools to engage in the aesthetic appreciation of nature while also documenting flora and fauna through iNaturalist. 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 and have your battery fully charged.

Meet at the main parking lot. Tickets are $15 for general audiences, $7.5 for students, youth (12-17 years old; must be accompanied by a parent or guardian), Sugarloaf members, Sugarloaf volunteers, and free for children under 12. Wear layers, appropriate footwear for slippery/muddy trails, bring at least a quart of water, sun protection, and a fully-charged cell phone or camera. Heavy rain cancels; parking fees apply.