Sugar Creek Hiking

About Sugar Creek Hiking

The trail, connecting Knoppers Ford Recreation Area to Jack Creek Recreation area, covers challenging terrain offering excellent views of the Sugar, Middle and Jack Creek drainages and surrounding countryside. A short day hike on this trail allows visitors to view abundant wildlife, interesting geologic formations and pine/hardwood forests.

How to Get There

From State Highway 23 take State Highway 116 east to County Road 19. Turn south for 8 miles to Knoppers Ford Recreation Area and park at the trailhead. The trail can also be accessed from Jack Creek Recreation Area by traveling east on Hole in the Ground Mountain Trail for 0.2 miles.

Plan Your Visit to Sugar Creek Hiking

Heading to Sugar Creek Hiking? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)