Mileage: 2 miles one way
Elevation: 6600 to 8760 feet
Difficulty: Most Difficult
Use Level: Light
Topographic Map: Sardine Peak, Dag Valley
Access: From Loyalton proceed south on County Road 4860 for approximately eight miles. Turn left on County Road 5560 and travel three miles to the trailhead.
Trail Description: This trail climbs steeply through thick coniferous forest and ends at the Babbitt Peak Fire Lookout. Outstanding views of the eastern California and western Nevada panorama are usually visible. A few campsites with water are located near the trailhead, but water is scarce near the summit. Plants and wildlife are plentiful.