In 2023, Friends of Haystack Mountain successfully purchased Haystack Mountain in Liberty with outstanding donor support to keep Haystack open to the public. Come see why so many people have joined together to save this special place with its wooded south side, blueberry covered north side, and its panoramic views from the top for miles around.  We’ll go up the short but moderately steep, 1.1-mile footpath that forms a loop and winds through a mixed northern hardwoods forest that includes oak, pine, maple, birch and hemlock. Near the top a short spur trail takes hikers to the open summit. Haystack is the only vantage point for miles around that offers such expansive and unobstructed views via a trail maintained by Midcoast Conservancy allowing public access.

Directions: From Rte 3 between South China and Belfast, take Rt. 220 south for 0.8 miles. Turn left at the sign for the Vena M. Roberts Memorial Ball Field. Park in the dirt parking lot behind Walker Health Center in Liberty, right next to the Ball Field. The group will meet in the parking lot and then walk around the ball field to the trailhead.

While there is no age limit for this program, children under 18 should be accompanies by an adult.

This is a free event, registration is encouraged but walk-ins are also welcome.

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