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R-788 · Route File

Forest Road 23S16

Sequoia National Forest, California · United States

A narrow Southern Sierra forest road, also known as Sugarloaf Road, branching into high country from the Western Divide corridor.

Primary window
Late spring - autumn after confirmed opening
References
10
Coverage
established
Reviewed
Jul 2026

Operational warnings

red · Operational constraint

The Sequoia National Forest motorized winter closure includes Sugarloaf Road 23S16.

A winter motor-vehicle plan cannot rely on this forest-road connection.

Planning response: Move the route outside the closure and confirm the current forest order before entry.

Seasonal windows are planning triggers, not a substitute for current road, weather or land-access reports. Recheck the official sources below before departure.

Route tire evidence

Tires reported on Forest Road 23S16

No reviewed tire observation is published for this route.

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Route-specific references

Sources for Forest Road 23S16

Information tied directly to this road, track or route.

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Authorities covering the wider journey

Shared road, weather and access services used across Route Files in this region.

Field Links are reviewed references, not live guarantees. Conditions, closures, services and regulations change. Confirm critical information with the responsible authority before relying on it.