Sugar Loaf Trail, Fidalgo Island

Sugar Loaf, on Fidalgo Island, is right next to Mt. Erie but offers views to the northeast not visible from its taller companion.

I decided to hike the trail that starts on Mt. Erie Road, about 0.7 miles from where the road originates at Heart Lake Road. The trail is well marked and there is parking across the road.

This is a view to the southwest from near the top of Sugar Loaf.

There are also views to the south east and east, toward Skagit County.

The wild flowers were in bloom.
















The trail was about 0.5 miles round trip with an elevation gain of 320 feet. If you really want a workout, you can begin your hike at the parking lot where Mt. Erie Road originates. That hike is 2.5 miles with an elevation gain of over 800 feet. I preferred the shorter and easier hike and got the same views.

Don't forget your walking stick. While the path was not particularly steep, some of it is over rocks and a walking stick would provide extra stability.