“Mountain” may be an exaggeration, but Sugarloaf is a hill that rises prominently above the bucolic farmland of central Maryland. It’s private land, but it’s open to the public, and it offers several well-established hiking trails. With a little (or a lot of) effort, you can check out some nice viewpoints and enjoy a relaxing walk in the woods. I met up with a friend at Sugarloaf for a few hours of hiking. Since we weren’t sure how far we wanted to go, we started with a very simple goal: hike to the summit. There are three trails that lead […]