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Sugarloaf Mountain Trail

4.5 (2 Ratings)
This is a steep climb up to the summit of Sugarloaf Mountain.
2
mi
Distance
2,162
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
BirdingHistoricalLess CrowdedViewsWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2mi
Distance
2,162ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
3,688ft
High Point
1,526ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail starts a little ways north of the parking area on Nash Stream Road. It follows a short road, then crosses over a snowmobile bridge. It runs fairly level out to Sugarloaf Arm Trail It turns right, following Arm of Sugarloaf Snowmobile Trail. Eventually, the snowmobile trail turns left and Sugarloaf Mountain Trail continues straight and to the right. It follows a rough washed-out section, then travels along the high banks of the brook. After a steep climb, the trail comes out into a clearing. Here, in the clearing, you can still see remnants of the old hermit's cabin. It climbs along the spine of the ridge up to the summit of Sugarloaf Mountain. This is usually a quiet mountain top to catch some excellent views.

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Contributors
David Smith