2023 Map of Sugarloaf Peak

About this map

Wenatchee National Forest encompasses this high-altitude landscape within the Entiat Mountains, where the headwaters and drainages of the Mad River carve through a network of prominent ridges. The geography is defined by significant elevations such as Maverick Peak and Sugarloaf Peak, with the latter standing as a landmark in the southeastern corner near Gold Ridge. Movement through this steep terrain is primarily facilitated by a system of forest trails, including the Lower-Mad River Trl and the Cougar Ridge Trl, which follow the natural contours of the land. Historically, the names found here, such as Maverick Saddle and Morrow Meadow, reflect the region's connection to early mountain exploration and resource management. Numerous tributaries, including Miners Creek and Beaver Creek, feed into the larger river systems, illustrating the complex drainage patterns characteristic of the Cascades.