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Mt Sugaloaf Trail

The Mount Sugarloaf Trail near Amherst Massachusetts runs along Sugarloaf Mountain Rd for a difficult 2.4 mile out-and-back hike to the summit.

The top of Sugarloaf is wonderful and has a great views to the South, West, and East. You can see the Connecticut River, Amherst, Hadley, Sunderland, Deerfield, and the Holyoke Range in the distance.

Expect a steep climb to the top, but the views are worth it.
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Know Before You Go

  • Mount Sugarloaf Trail is a challenging 2.4-mile out-and-back hike.
  • Located in Deerfield, MA near Amherst, Massachusetts.
  • The summit offers panoramic views of the Connecticut River Valley and surrounding towns.
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Distance
2.4 mi
Difficulty
Hard
Type
Out-and-Back
Est. Time
1.2 hrs
Elev. Gain
530'
Rating
0.0
Added
July 13, 2017
Updated
March 19, 2018

Weather Forecast

Today
High 19°F
Heavy Snow
Tonight
Low 12°F
Heavy Snow
Monday
High 24°F
Light Snow
Monday Night
Low 5°F
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Tuesday
High 20°F
Partly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low -1°F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High 22°F
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low 0°F
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
High 20°F
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Thursday Night
Low -3°F
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Friday
High 19°F
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Total Change
469'
Ascent
530'
Descent
522'
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Features

Vista / Lookout Point
Dogs
Mountain Summit
Biking

Points of interest

  1. Parking

    42.467459, -72.594752
  2. Main Trailhead

    42.46793, -72.595314

Safety information

For your own safety: plan ahead, let someone know where you'll be, and hike at your own risk.

Availability

Spring

Surface type

Dirt

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