Sugarloaf Hill Trail is a 2.8 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Garrison, New York that features a river and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Dogs on leash
Hiking
Nature trips
Walking
Bird watching
Running
Forest
River
Views
Wild flowers
Wildlife
Sun Jul 05 2020Short hike with some rewarding views of West Point, Bear Mountain Bridge and Castle Rock. The last 1/4 mile up to the ridge along Sugarloaf is a bit steep. Summit of Sugarloaf has an abundance of cactus.
Sun Jun 28 2020Wonderful trail going through several biomes. Lizards and cactus at the summit. Cactus flower end of June. Beautiful. Done this trail twice
Fri Jun 05 2020I loved this trail. It was moderate, meaning there were times where it was steep and then it would level out for awhile. So it was perfect in my opinion. It was a great workout. Definitely will come back.
Mon May 25 2020Nice trail! Definitely steep during the beginning half. Not as crowded as you would think for Memorial Day. People were wearing mask and practicing social distancing which was nice to see.
Sun May 17 2020Decent short hike! Varied terrain and a couple nice view points. Flat beginning with a cardio incline right before you reach the top. Obstructed view of the Hudson from the summit but still beautiful. Lots of cacti and lizard activity. Not overcrowded right now which is nice. (Avoid Bear Mountain, it’s SWAMPED with people!) Only downside is limited parking and very tall grass in parking area. Check yourself for ticks for sure when you get home!
Sat May 16 2020Actually made a partial loop via the Appalachian Trail from rt 403. 4.6 miles of wooded and beautiful terrain. Trails were in very good shape. Lizards and newts along the trail. Interesting microclimate at the summit with small cactuses.
Fri May 15 2020Nice little run up the AT. Then through the storm strewn ridge. And up Sugarloaf. Roosevelt is pooped.
Fri May 15 2020Good hike, just a little short and easy (except the final 10 minute uphill portion which was quite exhausting). View was solid but not incredible, partially obstructed.
Wed May 13 2020Wish I had done this hike sooner! Don't be put off by the entrance as it looks like the beginning of a driveway. The ascent isn't difficult until the very end. Great views of west point on the climb up! At the very top there are succulents growing and you can see bear mountain bridge down the river
Sun Mar 22 2020A really nice out and back. We have an 18 month old and a middle aged arthritic dog - so we can only get in about 3 miles before one or both of them start to unravel. This was perfect. A little bit of a steep climb towards the peak, a great view at the top, but overall very enjoyable. We have a baby backpack and a lot of experience lugging our little guy up and down Hudson Valley hills - so if you're looking for a relaxing walk with a dog and/or baby, just be prepared for a steep ascent at the end or be willing to skip out on the view. It can still be an enjoyable hike without going all the way up.
Sun Sep 15 2019We started at the train station and walked through garrison and crossed over to wing & wing from there. Walked up the drive, across the field, and into the woods. There’s a lookout along the trail, facing the river, and lots of beautiful photo ops. Quite buggy with mosquitos once you’re under the tree canopy and lots of loose rocks along the inclines.
Mon Sep 02 2019Easy and short. Very nice views.
Mon Jul 15 2019This is one quick beauty! 2 hrs or less for a great view of the Hudson River, Anthony's Nose, & Bear Mtn Bridge. Mid summer, overgrown grasses...wear tic repellent...essential for Lyme's Disease prevention.
Sun Jun 02 2019The first half of the trail has nice wide paths and plenty of relief from the sun. Stick to the sugarloaf hill trail and you’ll enjoy. Don’t even bother extending your walk by heading toward the White Rock. The flies, mosquitoes and ticks we encountered on that route just made it unbearable.
Mon Apr 29 2019A nice little hill with a big view!! The remnants and wreckage from the May 2018 tornado are amazing. The storm had a direct hit on the hill, and it took weeks to clear the uprooted and snapped trees. You can sense the power and the fury when you walk this path.
Sat Apr 27 2019It’s a short but nice trial. Nice view on top to follow red mark
Thu Apr 25 2019This route felt long, took me about 3 1/2 hours. Really buggy by the swamp (obviously), I would skip that loop next time. The view from the top of the hill is beautiful!
Sun Apr 14 2019Sun Feb 17 2019This is a nice quick hike. There was still ice & snow so I’m not sure what is underneath. One trail we went through blowdown but it was cleared nicely.
Mon Nov 05 2018I enjoyed the walk and found it moderately challenging. Came with family who are not used to the climb and they were able to make it with some complaints. The main inconvenience was water running down the trail paths and making them muddy, so you need to wear waterproof footwear. There were some good spots to stop and enjoy the scenery. I would return.
Mon Oct 29 2018I enjoyed this hike. It is relatively short and easy until the incline at the top. I went in the Autumn and the trees and view of the Hudson River were beautiful.
Mon Jul 02 2018Not a favorite. The first 1/4 mile is through a meadow and was overgrown. Given the large amount of copperheads (i just saw one the day before) and tick borne illnesses in the area - I found it a bit unsettling. The trail does open up but to nothing spectacular. You will get some subpar views of the river and west point but nothing great. Even the walk in the woods was depressing. Im assuming this area got hit hard with recent storm because you are essentially walking though a maze of fallen trees. Its really quite sad actually. There are such better trails in this area.
Sat Jun 30 2018Great views of the river
Fri Dec 02 2016A little hard to find as some of the blazes aren't clearly marked. went on a summer day, so all the trees made it hard to see the Hudson, but lovely slice of nature.
Sun Nov 13 2016We did 11 miles on several different trails starting at Castle Rock (blue), heading toward Sugarloaf, winding up on Osborne Loop toward Manitoga. Even the start of this hike is gorgeous with a beautiful green field and panoramic views of the colorful foliage across the river. All together, this hike is awesome. The directions on the nynjtc.org website were impeccable and led us exactly where we needed to go. Parts of the red emblazoned trail became extremely steep, but the view from the top could have been amazing had it not been for the obstruction from the trees. Still worth it, though. The hike is not for beginners in my opinion. Overall, loved this hike. Took only 4.3 hours to complete. Lots of cool things to see during this trip!!
