Sugarloaf Mountain (Frederick County) Closed to Public

[Marcia Watson]

Locals probably already know this, but I just learned that Sugarloaf Mountain in Frederick County is currently closed to the public. Reportedly, Stronghold, Inc., the non-profit that owns Sugarloaf, closed the mountain because of an break-in at the Strong Mansion in August. The Sugarloaf website (https://sugarloafmd.com/)  says 

“ The Stronghold property will be closed to the public until further notice.  Stronghold Incorporated will be focused on providing for and reassessing the security needs for the entirety of the Stronghold property.  On Saturday August 19, 2023 an unidentified individual attempted to make entry into the Strong Mansion between the hours of 8:30 am and 10:30 am.  Physical evidence was collected at the scene, including a DNA sample. Security camera footage is being reviewed.  If anyone happened to see anything suspicious or has any information pertaining to this situation please contact Deputy Wheeler with the Frederick County Sheriff’s office at (301) 639-4866, reference case number 2023-090125.  We appreciate any information as well as your understanding and patience at this time.”

Today’s Washington Post has an article about this situation; unfortunately the online article is behind a paywall but those who have a subscription can find it here: https://wapo.st/3PoHfF9

The Post article states that people who have parked on the property since the closure have had their cars towed.  So beware.

Marcia 

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Marcia Watson

Phoenix, MD

[Steve Long]

I have not been there for a long time.  So, I am wondering if there is still a family  living in that house, or if it is closed-up and unoccupied these days.

Steve Long, Oxford

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[Rick Borchelt]

It’s an events — weddings, etc. — venue. 

On Sep 19, 2023, at 9:09 PM, Steve Long <steve...@atlanticbb.net> wrote:



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