Sugarloaf Mountain

Dickerson, MD

A privately maintained monadnock rising 800 feet from the Piedmont Plateau, Sugarloaf offers panoramic views of the Monocacy Valley and Blue Ridge foothills.

Photography Guide

Best Time: golden hour
Crowds: Moderate
Shot Types: landscapepanoramicwide
Best Seasons: fallspring

Practical Tips

The West View trail leads to the main summit. Fall foliage around the mountain peaks mid-October. Bring a wide-angle lens for the 180-degree valley panorama.

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