Sugarloaf Mountain
7901 Comus Rd, Dickerson, MD 20842
Daily 8:00 AM- One Hour Prior to Sunset
$
road-trips, hikes
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A lovely hike for families in Maryland.
Sugarloaf mountain is owned by a private incorporation specially formed for the purpose of preserving the beauty of the mountain and surrounding area. Gordon and Louise Strong spent the years before their deaths gaining ownership of the many tracts that make up the property that visitors can enjoy today. Stronghold, Incorporated was formed in 1946 to ensure that the beauty of the mountain would continue to be available to all.
The first stop visitors can make after driving up the mountain is at the East View. The overlook is a very short walk from the parking lot and is a great spot for families to stop and take in the breathtaking scenery below.
Hop back in the car and continue to drive to reach the West View. This is the area to go if your kids want to pretend to be mini-mountain climbers. The area is full of boulders, big and small, that our kids love to scramble over as we make our way to the overlook. Visitors will have to climb a fairly steep set of stairs to reach the overlook on this side of the mountain, but it’s well worth it. The area also features many beautiful stone structures that have been put in by various superintendents over the years.
We think that the best way to enjoy Sugarloaf is to just park and let the kids lead the way. The landscape is so varied and interesting that it is easy to spend a whole day there. Sugarloaf does offer bathrooms at the parking lots as well as some picnic areas. Because of the rocky terrain, strollers are not recommended.