Mt. Sugarloaf (South Summit) - South Deerfield, MA
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member neoc1
N 42° 28.212 W 072° 35.522
18T E 697952 N 4704793
Mt. Sugarloaf, is a butte type mountain rising abruptly from the Connecticut River floodplain in Deerfield, MA. The lookout tower is on the south summit.
Waymark Code: WMF1X1
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 08/08/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member dejf75
Views: 4

Mt. Sugarloaf is composed of a sandstone rock called Sugarloaf Arkose, is a fine example of the type of geology of the Connecticut River Valley. The south summit can be reached by the The Pocumtuck Ridge Trail or by a state maintained auto road. The summit area features a pavilion for picnicking and a two-level lookout tower from which there are panoramic views of the Connecticut River Valley.
Height of Look-Out Tower in feet: 35.00

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Opening times and fees:
Daylight hours. $2.00 parking fee at Mt. Sugarloaf State Reservation May through September.


Parking Area: N 42° 28.238 W 072° 05.520

Visit Instructions:
Please log only if you have been up there and you must include a photo of the scenic view from the top.
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