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Stoddard and McDonald Lakes TrailShasta-Trinity National Forests3.5
A comfortable 3.5 mile hike through meadows and thick forest leads you to these large, deep blue lakes surrounded by conifer forest, with Billy's Peak looming above.
Stone Canyon Trail
Stonehouse TrailLos Padres National Forest8
This picturesque trail is located adjacent to the Sespe Wilderness and follows along Mutau Creek. Access to this trail can be gained by taking the Piru Creek Trail east from Halfmoon Campground.
Stonewall MineCuyamaca Rancho State Park7.3
For more information on the Stonewall Mine , see GORP's Stonewall Minefeature.
Stoney Creek TrailSix Rivers National Forest0.5
This shaded trail, with great fishing holes and views, parallels the North Fork of the Smith River and ends at the Stony Creek confluence. It is located just 15 minutes from Crescent City.
Stout Grove TrailRedwood National Park0.5
This trail takes you through an old growth redwood forest. The are some excellent photography opportunities along the way.
Strawberry Ridge LoopEldorado National Forest5
Trail begins at 42-Mile Recreation Site and continues west (right) from the trailhead information sign at an elevation of 5,600 feet. One-half mile further the trail passes over Strawberry Creek bridge, turns south (left) in a one way loop crossing ove...
Stuart Fork TrailShasta-Trinity National Forests15
This hike starts from Bridge Camp Campground. The trail has very little elevation variation, and fishing along the river is good. The heavily forested trail is well maintained, and continues fifteen miles to Sapphire Lake.
Stuarts Fork of the Trinity RiverShasta-Trinity National Forests15
This hike starts from Bridge Camp Campground. The trail does not vary much in elevation and good fishing isfound along the river. The trail is well maintained and continues for 15 miles finally ending at Sapphire Lake. The trail is heavily forested wit...
Stubbe Springs LoopJoshua Tree National Park6.5
Beginning at the California Riding and Hiking Trail at mile 20, this trail initially follows about 1 mile of the old Juniper Flats Road then heads south and west to near Stubbe Springs. From the Stubbe Springs wash it travels north to cross over the ol...
Stull Lakes - Coney Lake Area TrailBighorn National Forest3
The trail winds up Coney Lake are past Big Stull Lake on the left. Little Stull Lake is off the trail on the right. Most of these lakes have fish.
Stump Beach Trail
Sturtevant Falls TrailAngeles National Forest1.75
Sturtevant Falls Trail leads to one of the most popular natural sights in Big Santa Anita Canyon.
Subway CaveLassen National Forest0.33
Geology - Less than 20,000 yeas ago, the lava of the Hat Creek flow was discharged in large volumes from a series of north-south fissures (cracks in the earth). This river of lava located near the town of Old Station, crawled northward 16 miles, coveri...
Subway Cave Lava Tube Guided TrailLassen National Forest
About 20,000 years ago, a crack opened in the Hat Creek Valley floor. A river of molten lava flowed 16 miles northward from this fissure, creating lava tubes. You can hike along the trail through Subway Cave.
Sugar Pine Lake TrailShasta-Trinity National Forests5.5
A tough five and a half mile hike following Sugar Pine Creek will take you to this pretty lake surrounded by granite ridges. Day hike possibilities include Union, Foster, Conway, and Lion Lakes.
Sugar Pine Point Nature TrailsTahoe National Forest0.7
Contact state park rangers to obtain maps of the many trails located here. The park charges a parking fee for day use. While you're there don't miss a tour of the historic Ehrman Mansion.
Sugar Pine Point Trail
Sugarloaf National Recreation TrailSan Bernardino National Forest
A difficult 10-mile round trip hike leads to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain, the highest point in Big Bear Valley.
Sugarloaf TrailEldorado National Forest1
Directions

From Wentworth Springs Road, 3 1/2 miles east of Georgetown, turn south at Balderston to Mace Mill Road. Continue to the trailhead at the end of the road.

Highlights

The trail drops steeply down to Ro...

Sugarloaf TrailShasta Lake - Sacramento Arm1
The best time to hike the scenic Sugarloaf Trail is spring and fall. Watch out for poison ivy.
Sullivan Ridge/Backbone TrailSanta Monica Mountains Natl Rec Area21.3
For more information on the Sullivan Ridge/Backbone Trail, see GORP's Sullivan Ridge/Backbone Trail feature.
Sullivan Ridge/Backbone TrailTopanga State Park21.3
For more information on the Sullivan Ridge/Backbone Trail, see GORP's Sullivan Ridge/Backbone Trail feature.
Sulphur Springs TrailLos Padres National Forest4
Sulphur Works TrailLassen Volcanic National Park0.2
This short interpretive trail leads two tenths of a mile along a boardwalk through an area dense with hydrothermal activity.
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