Sugarloaf Mountain · MD
Northern Peaks Trail
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Today
Marginal conditions for trail running.
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Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
Skip the hiking plan today.
Trail running
Marginal conditions 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 121 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 4.65 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1484 ft
- Surface
- dirt
- Difficulty
- moderate
Trailhead
Coordinates
39.2826, -77.3859 — 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 Northern Peaks Trail?
Northern Peaks Trail is a 4.65-mile route with 1484 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 Northern Peaks Trail?
Northern Peaks 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 Northern Peaks Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Northern Peaks 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.