History: Named by Professor Charles Hitchcock in the 1870’s, likely due to its resemblance to “loaves” of sugar that were the way it was purchased back then, or something along those lines.
Peak Elevation: Middle Sugarloaf 2539 ft. / North Sugarloaf 2310 ft.
Elevation Gain: ~ 1100 ft
Trail: Sugarloaf Trail
Length: 2.5 mi
Time on Trail: 1300
Time off Trail: 1500
Parking here wasn’t really that bad on Zealand Rd. – I got there late and had to deal with no parking spaces so I parked on the shoulder. They were doing some road work on Zealand Rd. The trailhead is just over the bridge, not to be confused with a Nordic skiing trail right off the parking area. I made the mistake of wandering there because I didn’t see the signage at first.
The trail is easy to follow and the steepness isn’t too bad until you get past the junction of the col trail between North and Middle peaks. I saw only one dog on the trail here. I went up Middle first and was blown away at the views from the dome. It primarily faces Hale and Zealand area of the northern rim of the Pemi Loop, but also provides some views north. The total span of this dome’s view is about 270 degrees.
After chatting with some European visitors I descended to take a look at the North peak. One complaint here is that the trail could use some cleanup as I had to wanter through a downed tree’s remnants to find a heading. Once up there, I got a clear view of the area north of Bethlehem, NH. After grabbing my pics I descended the same route I ascended.
Photos:
Middle and North Sugarloaf Mountain (NH); 17OCT17Afterwards I was pretty bushed – I called it a day and headed home to see the dog and get some grub.
Links:
- https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ex2aH7z7yWhhiHp-BrQjGMZikK2zDhcXzjld0XgT52c/edit
- http://www.hikewithdogs.com/sugarloaf-trail-zealand-road-3-4-mile-round-trip-up-middle-sugarloaf-2539-and-north-sugarloaf-2310/
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