Sugarloaf Mountain near the town of Patrick (Chesterfield County, South Carolina) is an unusual hill, known locally as "The Mountain," that towers a hundred feet above the surrounding terrain.[3] This site is located within the Sand Hills State Forest, just off US highway 1, near Patrick, South Carolina in the Carolina Sandhills region of the U.S. Atlantic Coastal Plain province.
On published geologic maps of the area, Sugarloaf Mountain is mapped as part of the Middendorf Formation, a sequence of sandstone, pebbly sandstone, sand, silt, and clay that are interpreted as fluvial (river) deposits that accumulated during the Cretaceous Period.[4][5][6] While much of the mountain is composed of unconsolidated to semi-consolidated beds of quartz-rich sand, silt, and clay, outcrops and boulders of iron-cemented, pebbly sandstone can be found both on the mountain-side and the immediate vicinity. The iron-rich cement holding these sandstones together likely precipitated from groundwater interactions.
Iron-cemented sandstones of the Middendorf Formation near the base of Sugarloaf Mountain.
Camping
Iron-cemented sandstones.
There are plenty of primitive camping sites(16 total).[7] You must reserve them in advance. Call (843) 498–6478 to reserve. They are 15 dollars a night for sheltered sites, 10 dollars for non sheltered sites. There is no electricity or water/sewage. However, there are two small outhouses located at Site 1 and Site 6. There is plenty of acreage at each site to set up multiple tents. Keep fires contained in the provided fire pits. Do not create fires outside of the pits as there are only Pine Trees and straw on the ground which can ignite quickly. There is also plenty of room for to throw football or baseball, play frisbee golf, cornhole, or create a game and play i.e. such as botchi-golf.
Hiking
There are a few marked hiking trails. The woods are wide open with little underbrush. The sand makes for very easy primitive hikes around the "mountain." Take sufficient beverages and water because of the length of hikes. Be cautious and alert for wildlife To get to the base of the mountain, stop just past camp site number 6 and it is on the left. There's a parking area to indicate this. Also, directly across from the main "mountain", there is also what is known locally as, "Little Sugarloaf." It's a little harder to find, so look for the small sign to ascend. The view is not quite as good though.
Nature Trail Details
Length: 1.7 miles to about 2.1
Type: Loop
Surface: Natural, Sand
Difficulty: Moderate
Temperatures
Seasons and best times to go
Summer Avg: 92° / 69°
Fall Avg: 85° / 63°
Winter Avg: 59° / 33°
Spring: 76° / 49°
Horses
"Trails of red clay and patches of white sand through an assorted forest of new and old growth dogwoods, pine, and hardwoods. During your ride you may encounter deer, fox squirrels, turkey, and possibly an elusive red cockaded woodpecker. All of the trails have something special.[8]
The Pine Barrens Wagon Trail is in service (though not used often). This trail is unique in that it was devoted to horse drawn wagons and buggies. Occasional creeks along the trails provide water for your horse, but even though there are facilities at the trailheads, due to the length of these trails, you might want to carry water for yourself."[8]
Horses do not have to be shod. During warm months, insect repellent is also recommended as there can be mosquitoes and other pesky bugs.
Fishing
Nearby, there is a large pond, (no swimming), that contains fish such as bream, redbreast, and crappie. An occasional small catfish may be caught. No outboards are allowed, but canoes and kayaks are welcome.
References
^"NGS Datasheet for PID AA5842". Retrieved 7 August 2020.
^Swezey, C.S., Fitzwater, B.A., and Whittecar, G.R., 2021, Geologic map of the Middendorf quadrangle, Chesterfield County, South Carolina: South Carolina Geological Survey Geologic Quadrangle Map GQM-56, 1:24:000 scale, 2 sheets. https://www.dnr.sc.gov/geology/publications.html
^Swezey, C.S., Fitzwater, B.A., and Whittecar, G.R., 2016, Geology and geomorphology of the Carolina Sandhills, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, in: Gold, Structures, and Landforms in Central South Carolina (W.R. Doar III, ed.), Geological Society of America Field Guide 42, p. 9-36.
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Sugarloaf Mountain near the town of Patrick Chesterfield County South Carolina is an unusual hill known locally as The Mountain that towers a hundred feet above the surrounding terrain 3 This site is located within the Sand Hills State Forest just off US highway 1 near Patrick South Carolina in the Carolina Sandhills region of the U S Atlantic Coastal Plain province Sugarloaf MountainSugarloaf Mountain SCHighest pointElevation467 8 feet 142 6 m 1 Prominence100 ftCoordinates34 35 17 N 080 07 09 W 34 58806 N 80 11917 W 34 58806 80 11917 Coordinates 34 35 17 N 080 07 09 W 34 58806 N 80 11917 W 34 58806 80 11917GeographySugarloaf MountainLocation in Chesterfield County SCLocationChesterfield County South CarolinaParent rangeSandhills Carolina GeologyAge of rockLate Cretaceous 2 Mountain typeSandstoneClimbingEasiest routeStairway and trail to summit Contents 1 Geology 2 Biology 3 Camping 4 Hiking 5 Horses 6 Fishing 7 ReferencesGeology EditOn published geologic maps of the area Sugarloaf Mountain is mapped as part of the Middendorf Formation a sequence of sandstone pebbly sandstone sand silt and clay that are interpreted as fluvial river deposits that accumulated during the Cretaceous Period 4 5 6 While much of the mountain is composed of unconsolidated to semi consolidated beds of quartz rich sand silt and clay outcrops and boulders of iron cemented pebbly sandstone can be found both on the mountain side and the immediate vicinity The iron rich cement holding these sandstones together likely precipitated from groundwater interactions Biology EditWildlife is abundant Flora fauna include whitetail deer turkeys quail wood ducks fish black squirrels and flying squirrels as well as rhododendron moss lichen ferns Some of these plants are rare for the area The Red cockaded woodpecker resides here You might even see a Pine Barrens tree frog Hunting is allowed in a few areas as it is treated as a Wildlife Management Area of South Carolina There are timber rattlesnakes black racers and water moccasins during the spring summer and fall Iron cemented sandstones of the Middendorf Formation near the base of Sugarloaf Mountain Camping Edit Iron cemented sandstones There are plenty of primitive camping sites 16 total 7 You must reserve them in advance Call 843 498 6478 to reserve They are 15 dollars a night for sheltered sites 10 dollars for non sheltered sites There is no electricity or water sewage However there are two small outhouses located at Site 1 and Site 6 There is plenty of acreage at each site to set up multiple tents Keep fires contained in the provided fire pits Do not create fires outside of the pits as there are only Pine Trees and straw on the ground which can ignite quickly There is also plenty of room for to throw football or baseball play frisbee golf cornhole or create a game and play i e such as botchi golf Hiking EditThere are a few marked hiking trails The woods are wide open with little underbrush The sand makes for very easy primitive hikes around the mountain Take sufficient beverages and water because of the length of hikes Be cautious and alert for wildlife To get to the base of the mountain stop just past camp site number 6 and it is on the left There s a parking area to indicate this Also directly across from the main mountain there is also what is known locally as Little Sugarloaf It s a little harder to find so look for the small sign to ascend The view is not quite as good though Nature Trail Details Length 1 7 miles to about 2 1Type LoopSurface Natural SandDifficulty ModerateTemperatures Seasons and best times to goSummer Avg 92 69 Fall Avg 85 63 Winter Avg 59 33 Spring 76 49 Horses Edit Trails of red clay and patches of white sand through an assorted forest of new and old growth dogwoods pine and hardwoods During your ride you may encounter deer fox squirrels turkey and possibly an elusive red cockaded woodpecker All of the trails have something special 8 The Pine Barrens Wagon Trail is in service though not used often This trail is unique in that it was devoted to horse drawn wagons and buggies Occasional creeks along the trails provide water for your horse but even though there are facilities at the trailheads due to the length of these trails you might want to carry water for yourself 8 Horses do not have to be shod During warm months insect repellent is also recommended as there can be mosquitoes and other pesky bugs Fishing EditNearby there is a large pond no swimming that contains fish such as bream redbreast and crappie An occasional small catfish may be caught No outboards are allowed but canoes and kayaks are welcome References Edit NGS Datasheet for PID AA5842 Retrieved 7 August 2020 USGS GEOLEX ngmdb usgs gov Sugarloaf Mountain www sctrails net Retrieved 2018 11 17 Swezey C S Fitzwater B A and Whittecar G R 2021 Geologic map of the Middendorf quadrangle Chesterfield County South Carolina South Carolina Geological Survey Geologic Quadrangle Map GQM 56 1 24 000 scale 2 sheets https www dnr sc gov geology publications html Swezey C S Fitzwater B A and Whittecar G R 2016 Geology and geomorphology of the Carolina Sandhills Chesterfield County South Carolina in Gold Structures and Landforms in Central South Carolina W R Doar III ed Geological Society of America Field Guide 42 p 9 36 Geolex Middendorf publications ngmdb usgs gov Retrieved 2020 04 29 Sand Hills State Forest Sugarloaf Mountain Camping Areas www state sc us Retrieved 2018 12 03 a b Sugarloaf Mountain www sctrails net Retrieved 2018 12 02 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Sugarloaf Mountain South Carolina amp oldid 1074456429, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
