6 March 2010 (Sugarloaf Mountain, Dickerson, MD) – Only a short drive North from the District of Columbia is Sugarloaf Mountain. The mountain offers unique views back towards the DC area as it is one of the first mountains one runs into when traveling towards Frederick Maryland.
The mountain offers a number of trails. You can start at the base of the mountain and walk up to the top, which has an elevation of 1,282 feet. Or you can drive up to about the 900 foot level of the mountain, park your car and walk up to the top from there.
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Today, the snow acted more like sand at the beach, creating some resistance, which made for a great workout hiking and climbing around the mountain. You did have to be careful of your footing in some places as there are some steep and rocky parts to some of the trails.
There a lot of people out on the trails, some with children, other with their dogs. Dogs are permitted, but they must be on a leash at all times.
Sugarloaf Mountain is not a public park . The grounds are private property and the property closes at sunset. Upon entering the park, the owners post the actual time they will close things down, so it is best to take note of the time if you are going there late in the day.
If you are looking for good trails to hike but don’t want to venture far from DC, Sugarloaf Mountain is a great place to go.
For more information, go to http://www.sugarloafmd.com/
