News & Events
Sugarloaf Mountain on Chuck Dovish’s “Exploring Arkansas”
Recently, Chuck Dovish, one of Arkansas’ real treasures, visited Sugarloaf Mountain, another of Arkansas’ treasures, to film a segment for his Exploring Arkansas show on AETN. Click here to view the segment.
Most work on Summit Trail Renovation and Improvements completed
Most of the work on the Summit Trail is complete, so we’re opening it back up for you to enjoy. We have a few finishing touches to do yet, but the trail itself is in fine shape. Do get out and enjoy the upgraded trail. Pictures of the upgraded trail are HERE.
Sugarloaf Heritage Day - May 21, 2011
The fourth annual heritage day was a success with heritage celebration and fun had by all. And, Mack’s Fish House’s catfish, chicken and trimmin’s helped make for an enjoyable day. More here.
Work begins on Hidden Pond Trail
We’ve begun preliminary work to build a trail to a pond that is hidden from most of our visitors. This will be a different kind of trail through the woods to a small pond on the property. Think of it as our “Walden Pond” for quiet reflection. Picnic facilities will be installed and ultimately the trail will be handicapped accessible. More details will become available as we complete the work.
Michael Wagner scales the mountain
On Friday, November 12, Michael Wagner climbed Sugarloaf Mountain for the first time. What’s so special about that you ask? Click here to find out.
Grant Awarded for Trails Restoration
The grant we submitted to the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department for funding to repair and enhance the historic trail on the mountain HAS BEEN APPROVED! At $29,000 that’s a HUGE start toward restoring the trail and improving the trailhead. Through the generous donations from members and sponsors, we have raised the balance of the estimated $50,000 necessary for this phase of our rehabilitation, renovation and improvements.
Graffiti cleaning
A group of volunteers led by Board Members Jeff Baggett and Frank Barton worked throughout the past year removing virtually all of the graffiti from the mountain. We feel very appreciative for all the volunteers who have help us in this effort. Although a small amount of new graffiti has appeared (see below), we strive to keep the trail and mountain graffiti free. Click here for before and after photos.
Graffiti Sprayers Arrested - To Be Prosecuted!!!
Alerts citizens reported that someone was spraying graffiti on the mountain recently. They called the Heber Springs Police Department and the perpetrators were arrested. Our local newspaper, The Sun-Times, did an excellent job of covering the crime and you can read their article here.
Sugarloaf Mountain Master Trails Plan Finalized
We have finalized the Master Trails Plan. Thanks to the help of Eastin Outdoors, Inc., of Fayetteville, AR, we have a great plan for our future fund raising and trail blazing efforts. A depiction of the contemplated enhancements can be viewed here. We will be sharing the plan throughout the community in the coming weeks. We’d very much like your comments and ideas on the plan, so send us an email or give us a call if you’d like to see a copy. See our Join Us page for contact info.
Many thanks to our sponsors and members