a meal while taking in breathtaking
sights would
be enjoyed by
anyone and
everyone. If
bringing
a
lunch to the
top isn’t for
you,
there
is a covered
picnic table at
the base of the
mountain.
B r i n g
binoculars
and/or
a
camera,
this
will
bring one’s
experience to
the next level.
Between the Town of
Castle Hill, the State of Maine,
and its agencies, and numerous
volunteers, many improvements
to the parking, picnic areas,
and educational display have
revitalized this important, wellused, recreational area. A memorial
stone at the trailhead entrance and
a memorial bench at the summit
have been placed to honor a
local, fallen hero. A well-attended
ceremony to celebrate the life of
Corporal Dustin J. Libby took
place October 2011 with Governor
Paul LePage, other dignitaries, and
military officials attending, to pay
tribute to a man that gave his life
fighting for our freedom. The
Haystack Mountain Trail has been
dedicated in Dustin’s memory.
As you can see this little
Mountain has stood tall over the
years. It has been a great benefit to
our community’s history, education
and well-being.
For more information about
Haystack Mountain people can go
to, http://maine.gov/doc/nrimc/
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