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Sugarloaf Mountain

Frederick County, Maryland  >  United States

Sugarloaf Mountain is a private forested mountain area. A great spot for nice long hikes.

Added* by Timothy Boucher
Most recent update 31 December 2023

Description

Sugarloaf Mountain is a large, private forested area that is open to the public during the day. It is a great spot to go for nice long hikes. The forest is mostly upland and tall, so birding is mostly canopy and resident species - woodpeckers, chickadees, titmouse. Spring and summer have the usual migrants and residents (Great Crested Flycatcher, Scarlet Tanager, Ovenbird, Wood Thrush). Some of the higher areas have Black-and-white Warblers and American Redstart, and the rocky hillsides have Worm-eating Warblers.

At the entrance look for sparrows, swallows, and there is a small lake with waterfowl along Comus Road.

Details

Access

From I-270, take Old Hundred Road, turn right on Comus Road to get to the entrance of Sugarloaf. Parking is allowed only inside the reserve (8am opening) - drive up the mountain to the spots (west or east parking). Click on a P on the map for directions or coordinates. The circular walk indicated on the map is about 6,4 miles (10 km).

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Mountain

Conditions

Flat , Mountainous , Hilly

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Winter , Summer

Route

Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Strenuous

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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