Sugar Loaf Mountain, Monadnock in Frederick County, United States
Sugarloaf Mountain rises 800 feet above Maryland farmland, reaching an elevation of 1,283 feet with quartzite bedrock formations and hiking trails throughout the property.
Union forces in 1862 used this mountain as an observation post during the Maryland Campaign, detecting Confederate troops crossing the Potomac River.
The property, managed by Stronghold Incorporated since 1946, continues Gordon Strong's vision of preserving natural spaces for public education and recreation.
The mountain welcomes visitors from 8:00 AM until sunset every day, with designated parking areas and multiple trails leading to observation points.
Frank Lloyd Wright designed plans for an automobile viewing structure at the summit in 1925, which Gordon Strong ultimately declined to implement.
Location: Frederick County
Inception: January 1, 1946
Fee: donation
Charge: 5 USD
Operator: Stronghold Incorporated
Address: 7901 Comus Road 20842 Dickerson
Opening Hours: 08:00-sunset
Phone: +13018697846
Email: sugarloaf46@aol.com
Website: https://sugarloafmd.com
GPS coordinates: 39.26250,-77.39333
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:33
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