I hiked up Haystack Mountain in Mapleton, Maine yesterday. It's not a very long climb, but it is a steep one! It was such a nice day that rather than hitting the gym and doing some cardio, I decided that a hike would be just as good. :)
The weather was nice, but that also meant the black-flies were out in full force. They didn't get bad until I got to the top of the mountain, but still - having any black-flies around at all is not a treat. It's that time of year, folks, so be smarter than me and bring some OFF! with you. It will make for a much more enjoyable hike. :)
For those of you that do not know where the mountain is, it is in Mapleton, Maine. You can get there via Rte 11 though Ashland or you can get there via Rte 1 through Presque Isle. It's a very short hike, and while I would not travel a great distance just for this hike - it is a great one to do if you are in the area. It is even possible to take children with you on this hike, as you can hike the mountain in only a half hour or so. I have been with friends who have children as young as 3 that have hiked the mountain with us - and only had to be carried up the final portion as it was a bit trickier to maneuver.
The photo at the top of my blog was taken from Haystack last fall. Since it is such a short hike, it is a great spot to go to take aerial type photos of the County. You can see many peaks from the top of Haystack, and if you look to the distance on a clear day, you can even see Katahdin.
So in short - it's a great hike if you're looking for a bit of exercise on a sunny afternoon, and it's a great hike if you are in the area and have kids with you :) Happy Hiking!
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