Sugarloaf Mountain · MD
Mountain Loop Trail
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Today
Workable day for trail running.
Today's best: trail running
Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
Marginal conditions for hiking.
Trail running
Workable day for trail running.
Dog walking
Marginal conditions for dog walking.
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 86 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 2.62 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1008 ft
- Surface
- dirt
- Difficulty
- easy
Trailhead
Coordinates
39.2591, -77.3888 — 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 Mountain Loop Trail?
Mountain Loop Trail is a 2.62-mile route with 1008 feet of elevation gain — easy — gentle grades, generally suitable for families and beginners with normal fitness. 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 Mountain Loop Trail?
Mountain Loop 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 Mountain Loop Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Mountain Loop 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.