🥾 ⛰️🍁 Hiking - Sugarloaf Mountain and Northern Peaks Trail, MD [7mi]

Hi friends!
Let’s go hiking together to Sugarloaf Mountain and Northern Peaks Trail in Maryland.

TRAILS:
We will follow this suggested route from alltrails.com
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/maryland/sugarloaf-mountain-and-northern-peaks-trail

Length: 7.0 mi
Elevation gain: 1,499 ft
Route type: Loop

Explore this 7.0-mile loop trail near Barnesville, Maryland. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 35 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash. (Description from Alltrails.com)

More mountain info:
https://sugarloafmd.com/
https://sugarloafmd.com/rules-regulations/

TRAIL PARKING/ MEETUP Location at the trails:
Sugarloaf Mountain East View Parking
Sugarloaf Mountain Dr, Dickerson, MD 20842
https://maps.app.goo.gl/2hjqSNHFv4bnefxa8

PARKING NOTE & FEE: (from https://sugarloafmd.com/ - please read there for more details)

Stronghold is requesting that visitors make a voluntary donation of $5 or more.
Stronghold does not permit roadside parking. Visitors should park in designated areas only. Any vehicles parked in no parking zones will be towed. Stronghold Inc. accepts no responsibility for damages to vehicles parked on the property. If your vehicle is towed, you can contact Dorsey’s Towing in Frederick Maryland at (301) 663-1540. Average cost is $325.

CARPOOL: Carpooling is highly recommended! Feel free to use the event chat or comment in the description if you are looking for a carpool or are willing to give a ride.

NOTE! please note that cellular signal might be weak/lost in the trails area, so be sure to arrive at the meet up point on time.
We will wait for people about 5-10mins before starting the hike.

WEATHER: https://www.wunderground.com/weather/us/md/dickerson/20842

Don't forget to wear proper hiking shoes, bring lots of water, snacks, and anything you might need!

Looking forward to a nice hiking day with everyone!!!