What we’re about
Welcome to the Frederick Hiking Group for people in their 20's and 30's!
Our group is perfect for those looking to explore the beautiful outdoors, get some exercise, and make new friends in Frederick, MD. We organize hikes of varying difficulty levels and distances, from easy nature walks to more challenging summit hikes.
Our members are in their 20's and 30's and come from diverse backgrounds, but we all share a love of nature and adventure. We welcome hikers of all skill levels, from beginners to experienced hikers, and encourage everyone to challenge themselves and try new trails.
In addition to hiking, we also organize social events and other outdoor activities, such as kayaking, picnics, and post hike breweries and winery meetups. These events provide an opportunity to connect with other outdoor enthusiasts in a relaxed, fun setting.
Check the discussion board to see events planned for the current month.
We prioritize safety and environmental responsibility on our hikes and ask that all members follow Leave No Trace principles to minimize our impact on the environment.
So if you're looking for a fun and active way to explore the great outdoors and meet new people in Frederick, MD, join us for our next hike!
Many of our events have waitlists on them and as a result if you are a no show at an event you may be automatically moved to the waitlist on the next event. Repeated no shows can result in expulsion from the group.
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Sugarloaf Mountain Hike (Let's Explore: At least 7 miles)
Sugarloaf Mountain East View Parking, East view parking Sugarloaf Mountain Rd ,, Dickerson, MD, USHello everyone! Come join us for a hike around Sugarloaf Mountain. We will meet in the East View parking lot by the picnic benches starting at 9:20am, so that we can start the hike by 9:30am sharp. Please allow yourself extra time (10 - 15 min) for parking, as it is crowded on the weekends.
Options for the hike:
Option 1: Go down the white trail and take the 7 mile yellow loop trail to the white trail again, up to the west view parking lot, up to the summit via the green trail and then back to the east view parking lot via the orange trail.
Option 2: White trail to blue trail to purple trail to white rock to blue trail to west view parking lot and then follow same steps as Option 1 to summit and back to east view parking lot. (We did a similar hike in Fall 2025).
Please see the linked map below. The enlarged map is on the second page.
Sugarloaf Mountain Hike Map
Bundle up/dress warmly. It's cold out there! Please bring water to stay hydrated and snacks.
Optional: After the hike, we can grab lunch in Urbana. We can decide as a group where we want to eat. I hope to see you there!15 attendees
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