I started the hike in the Snow Summit parking lot. Starting at Bear Mountain Resort is closer, but I didn't want to climb back down after I completed my Snow Summit climb, drive over to Bear Mountain Resort, and climb back up the ridge. It made more sense to me to find Forest Service Road 2N10 while I was already up there. Fortunately, the pathway to the road was prominently signed when reaching the Snow Summit high point. So away I went. The road leaves Snow Summit behind and gradually climbs to Bear Mountain Resort (the large trail map signs along the way are very helpful). Along the way, the lingering thunder storm decided to kick in. At first I waited for the rain to stop, but after waiting to long I just decided to get a little wet. I climbed to the top of a mountain at Bear Mountain Resort, thinking that I had completed my hike. However, I saw a much higher mountain in the background (through the falling rain). I knew right away that the hike had to continue forward. In another mile, I reached Sugarlump Mountain. Even Sugarlump is part of the vast Bear Mountain Ski Resort, with a ski lift crowning the summit. After a quick visit, I returned the way I came, while getting drenched with rain for about 3 hours straight on the day. Although my clothes were soaked, I loved the experience! The cool rain drops and 60 degree weather felt a whole lot better than the 110 degree weather where I live.

Sugarlump is about 8 miles round trip from the top of Snow Summit.