Sugarloaf Mountain · MD
A.M. Thomas Trail
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Today
Workable day for trail running.
Today's best: trail running
Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
Workable day for hiking.
Trail running
Workable day for trail running.
Score breakdown
- − 79°F air — Above trail running's comfort zone (28–78°F)
- ✓ Trail: prime — No meaningful rain in the last 48 hours. Trail surface is dry and tacky — prime traction.
- − 44 min of daylight — You need at least 46 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 0.22 mi
- Elevation gain
- 454 ft
- Surface
- dirt
- Difficulty
- moderate
Trailhead
Coordinates
39.2615, -77.3952 — MD.
Park
Part of Sugarloaf Mountain (official site →).
Peak nymphal tick activity — check yourself within 2 hours of leaving the trail.
Nearby Trails
Frequently Asked
How long is A.M. Thomas Trail?
A.M. Thomas Trail is a 0.22-mile route with 454 feet of elevation gain — moderate — some sustained climbing or technical sections; expect to work for it but no specialized skills required. The trail facts panel on this page lists distance, surface, and access tags as they appear in OpenStreetMap.
What's the trail surface like at A.M. Thomas Trail?
A.M. Thomas Trail is natural dirt singletrack — soft underfoot, holds water, slow to dry after rain. Today's mud rating, derived from recent precipitation and the surface type, is shown in the conditions panel above.
Who manages A.M. Thomas Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
A.M. Thomas Trail is in Sugarloaf Mountain, which is managed by the managing agency. Closure and advisory data on this page comes from the agency. Always confirm against the park's own page before driving — emergency closures can post faster than scrapers refresh.