Wikimedia Commons contributors (CC-BY-SA)
Sugarloaf Mountain — Summits 49.2 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Sugarloaf Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 576507
At 4,237 feet of elevation, Sugarloaf Mountain rises above Franklin County, Maine as a named summit on the USGS Sugarloaf Mountain topographic quadrangle — about 49.2 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Franklin County, Maine, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Sugarloaf Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Sugarloaf Mountain in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 576507). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/09/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Sugarloaf Mountain sits at 45.03168° N, 70.31333° W (DMS 45°01′54″ N, 70°18′48″ W).
Dimensions & elevation
- Summit elevation 4,237 ft / 1,291 m — a serious high-elevation objective.
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Sugarloaf Mountain itself. The ones closest to Sugarloaf Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spaulding Mountain | Sugarloaf Mountain | 4,009 ft | 2.2 mi |
| South Crocker Mountain | Black Nubble | 4,052 ft | 3.1 mi |
| Black Nubble | Mount Abraham | — | 3.5 mi |
| Crocker Mountain | Black Nubble | 4,229 ft | 3.6 mi |
| Mount Redington | Black Nubble | — | 3.7 mi |
| Mount Abraham | Mount Abraham | 4,050 ft | 4.1 mi |
| Lone Mountain | Mount Abraham | — | 4.7 mi |
| Farmer Mountain | Mount Abraham | — | 5.9 mi |
| Black Nubble | Black Nubble | — | 6.5 mi |
| Mecham Hill | Redington | — | 7.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Sugarloaf Mountain Quadrangle
The Sugarloaf Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 6 catalogued natural features alongside Sugarloaf Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spaulding Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Crocker Cirque | Basins | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Rapid Stream Valley | Basins | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Caribou Valley | Valleys | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Caribou Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
Ranking & rarity
- Sugarloaf Mountain is #1 of 9 summits with recorded elevation in Franklin County, Maine.
- Among the 1280 summits catalogued within 80 km of Chapman Inn, Sugarloaf Mountain ranks #1262 by proximity to the Inn (closer than 1%).
Historical record
Sugarloaf Mountain is a ski mountain located in Carrabassett Valley, Franklin County, Maine. It is the third highest peak in the state, after Mount Katahdin's Baxter and Hamlin peaks. Sugarloaf is flanked to the south by Spaulding Mountain. Open the Wikipedia article →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 49.2 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of Sugarloaf Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 84 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Late June through early October, when the summit is reliably snow-free. Being this far north (lat 45.032°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 49.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Sugarloaf Mountain track the nearby Spaulding Mountain summit (2.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Sugarloaf Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spaulding Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Crocker Cirque | Basins | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Rapid Stream Valley | Basins | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Caribou Valley | Valleys | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Caribou Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sugarloaf Mountain located?
Sugarloaf Mountain is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 49.2 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Sugarloaf Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Sugarloaf Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 84 minutes, 49.2 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Sugarloaf Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Sugarloaf Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576507 on the Sugarloaf Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Sugarloaf Mountain?
Late June through early October, when the summit is reliably snow-free.
How tall is Sugarloaf Mountain?
Sugarloaf Mountain rises to 4,237 feet (1,291 metres) above sea level.
How many other summits are in Franklin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 128 other summits in Franklin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q3503069.