Spring conditions on Sugarloaf Mountain. Gate was closed, so I parked just off Hwy 38 and followed the standard trail all the way up. About two-thirds snow covered but melting fast. With this heat I'd give it another week or two. One steepish shoulder up to Peak 9775 where I used the ice ax; didn't use traction at all and probably could have just used poles. Bluebird day. The views of San Gorgonio are best along the ridge about a half mile before the wooded and underwhelming summit.