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It owns and operates the mountain property for the public’s “enjoyment and education in an appreciation of natural beauty.” Sugarloaf Mountain has been designated a Registered Natural Landmark because of its geological interest and striking beauty.
Directions. Print/PDF map. Share. More. Length 6.7 miElevation gain 1,473 ftRoute type Loop. Explore this 6.7-mile loop trail near Barnesville, Maryland. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 28 min to complete.
Monadnock. Climbing. Easiest route. Stairway and trail to summit. U.S. National Natural Landmark. Designated. June 1969. Sugarloaf Mountain is a small (1,283 feet; 391 m) mountain and park about 10 miles (16 km) south of Frederick, Maryland.
Sugarloaf Mountain is a favorite of local hikers and families in search of an easy, yet rewarding climb. 30 minutes North on 270 from the Beltway, it's close for all in NoVA, DC, and MD. There's a trail for all levels here--- 3 summit hikes (parking lot to top) and 4 circuit hikes available for horse, bike, or hike.
11,210 Reviews. Want to find the best trails in Sugarloaf Mountain Natural Area for an adventurous hike or a family trip? AllTrails has 19 great trails for hiking, walking, and birding and more. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.
Sugarloaf Mountain Mountain Facts Elevation: 1,282 ft. Vertical: 800 feet. Geologically, Sugarloaf is known as a monadnock, a mountain that remains after the erosion of the surrounding land. Here, that process took approximately 14 million years.
History of Sugarloaf Mountain. Sugarloaf came by its name because its shape reminded early hunters and pioneers of the sugar loaves common in those days. A Swiss explorer, in 1707, sketched the earliest known map of the mountain.
