Near Red Trail (Monadnock Trail)
Sugarloaf Mtn Saturday
Near Red Trail (Monadnock Trail)
Blue Trail headed west
Near Red Trail (Monadnock Trail)
The summit of Sugarloaf Mountain offers spectacular views of rural Maryland.
Near Red Trail (Monadnock Trail)
White-breasted Nuthatch
Near Red Trail (Monadnock Trail)
Sugarloaf Mountain Trail

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Red Trail (Monadnock Trail)

5.0 (2 Ratings)
A descent from Sugarloaf summit to the Blue Trail (Northern Peaks Trail).
0.2
mi
Distance
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Access Issues
Open daily, 8AM to an hour before sunset.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.23mi
Distance
0ft
Elevation Gain
193ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
1,251ft
High Point
1,058ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
A short trail for those at the summit linking to the Blue Trail (Northern Peaks Trail).

Route Conditions

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Contributors
Chris Kroehler