Sugarloaf Mountain is a 1282 foot peak located one mile from Barnesville, Maryland. The mountain and the surrounding park are privately owned and admission free.
In the early 20th century, Chicago businessman, Gordon Strong, began buying parcels of land until he owned the entire mountain and the surrounding property. Struck by the beauty of the area, President Franklin D. Roosevelt considered building a presidential retreat at Sugarloaf. Wanting Sugarloaf for himself, Strong convinced Roosevelt to build his retreat, known today as Camp David, on nearby Catoctin Mountain.
We would have liked to hike to the summit, but our schedule was tight. We stopped for lunch, admired the view from the lower, picnic ground level, and snapped some pictures. There's always next time.
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| There is a road and parking area part way up the mountain. The picnic area is large, clean, and dog friendly. There are rustic comfort facilities. |
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| Pretty View |
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| My sister posed on this ancient picnic table. Can you believe the thickness of the wood? There are a few of these old tables remaining, but most have been replaced by puny, modern versions. |
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