Hike: Sugarloaf Mountain, MD
Details
(Trailhead hike) Both hikes will start by going to the Summit via the Green Trail. Moderate hikers will descend on the Red trail to the Northern Peaks trail. Long hikers will descend on the Red trail to the Mountain Loop trail until they reach the Blue and White trails. The hikes will rejoin at the Blue trail then do a loop consisting of Blue, Purple, Yellow, Blue and take the stairs to West View Parking area. Est.: 9.5 miles, 2100' and 8 miles, 1700'.
Hike fee: $5. This fee covers the Sugarloaf Mountain Map provided by Wanderbirds and other expenses. This is in addition to the voluntary donation to Stronghold Incorporated of $5 or more paid when entering the property.
Meeting place: Picnic shelter (see picture above) at the Sugarloaf West View Parking Lot, Sugar Loaf Mt. Dr., Dickerson, MD.
Time: 9:30 AM
FIRST-TIME HIKERS
If you're a first-time hiker with us, please notify the leaders in advance so they can make sure you have the info you need. Hikers must be able to keep a 2-mph pace. New hikers are required to first complete a moderate hike.
Liability Waiver: Many of our hikes take place in remote wilderness areas where cell phone service is not available. Any person participating in any Club activity is responsible for their own safety, health and welfare, and must assume all risks and liabilities related to all Club activities. The Club, its hike leaders, hike sweeps, officers, and other representatives are not liable for any injuries, losses, or damage to persons, children, pets, and/or property, arising from any trips or activities of the Club. You are responsible for bringing enough water, food, and first aid supplies, including those for your personal medical conditions.
CANCELLATION POLICY
To cancel and receive a full bus hike refund, less a $5 processing fee, you must change your RSVP to "No" on Meetup before NOON on the Friday before the hike. If you change your RSVP after noon on the Friday before the hike, no refunds will be issued.
Cancellations to Metro/carpool/trailhead hikes will not issue a financial refund, but hiker must change their Meetup RSVP to NO so that leaders do not wait for them at the trailhead.
COVID PRECAUTIONS
Anyone experiencing symptoms of upper respiratory illness should not attend the event.
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