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3.3 miles
Distance
663 ft
Climb
-668 ft
Descent
993 ft
High Point
-4 ft
Altitude change
521 ft
Altitude min
925 ft
Altitude start
922 ft
Altitude end
-37.8%
Grade max
33.7%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
823 ft
Distance flat

Mountain Loop Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sugarloaf Mountain
    Dickerson, Maryland
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #414707 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #174236 in Trail Running
    • #28206 in Hiking
    • #29265 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #1,777 in Mountain Biking · Maryland [+]
    • #1,093 in Trail Running
    • #123 in Hiking
    • #82 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Yellow trail open to bicycles Memorial Day through Labor Day.

source: https://sugarloafmd.com/rules-regulations/
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Mar 29, 2025 @ 8:25am
Mar 29, 2025
Mar 15, 2025 @ 8:11am
Mar 15, 2025
 A few trees down throughout the entire loop. Not many, maybe 4-6.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mountain Loop Trail located?
      Mountain Loop Trail is located in Sugarloaf Mountain, Dickerson, Maryland, United States. It is part of the Sugarloaf Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.26149, -77.38909.
      ▼ How hard is Mountain Loop Trail?
      Mountain Loop Trail is rated as Blue difficulty.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mountain Loop Trail?
      Mountain Loop Trail has 663 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 668 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 521 ft to 993 ft.
      ▼ Is Mountain Loop Trail a point to point trail?
      Mountain Loop Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Mountain Loop Trail?
      Mountain Loop Trail is 3.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mountain Loop Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mountain Loop Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Mountain Loop Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mountain Loop Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Mountain Loop Trail?
      Mountain Loop Trail is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 14 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 17 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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