Sugarloaf Mountain: A Moderate-Side-of-Strenuous 6 Mile Hike

Sugarloaf Mountain: A Moderate-Side-of-Strenuous 6 Mile Hike

Sugarloaf Mountain, a distinctive monadnock, is managed as both a nature preserve and public recreation area. It looms 800 feet above rolling farmlands about 30 miles northwest of Washington. For hikers, the 3,300-acre property offers good trails, a lung-and-muscle workout, and a great natural setting. At its best, it’s wildflower pretty in spring, green-bower scenic in summer, and turning-leaf colorful in autumn.

The tough climb along the summit trails is well worth it due to the spectacular view to the west. We will be hiking the red and green summit trails, which are STEEP, and taking the blue trail to the White Rocks Overlook where we will have lunch. Please make sure that you are up to completing a "moderate-side-of-strenuous" level hike.

Meet at 9:45 to start hiking promptly at 10:00.

Directions to the Trailhead
GPS Coordinates: 39.26226, -77.39679
We meet at the West View Parking Lot
The address for Sugarloaf Mtn is:
7901 Comus Rd
Dickerson, MD 20842
You drive about 10 min up the mountain to West View Parking which is about .5 miles after East View Parking

Contact Information: Please use the comments feature for routine comments and questions. The hike Leaders are Christa: 410.610.6254 and Tim; 202.744.0289. Call or text as needed.

Details
Rating: Moderate
Distance: 6 miles
Elevation Gain: 1,300 feet
Trail Surface: hard-packed dirt, rocks and roots.
Pace: 2.0 miles per hour

Facilities: Portable toilets are located at the trailhead

Fees: The Park is asking for a donation of $5.00.

Cancellation: In the unlikely event that the hike needs to be cancelled, it may be cancelled up to the evening before the hike. Hikers will be notified through comments on this posting.

Weather: The weather for this location can be found here.

Maximum number of hikers: 20

Notes:
Sign up ends at 9:00 PM the night before the hike.
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