King of the Mountain

Northern Maine provides great opportunity to individuals who enjoy hiking. Near the Limestone area there are a wealth of nature trails created surrounding the former location of Loring Airforce Base. These are made up of wildlife refuge territories, which nearly circle the site. Within this land there are several man made features which can be found appealing to the adventurer. Among these are man made lakes and ponds, bridges, rivers, and sitting areas. It is a fantastic opportunity to see animals in their own habitat, by way of bike or foot.
Aside from the obvious vast woodlands which can be accessed readily from many points, one can find multiple mountains to pursue for adventure as well. In the Presque Isle area alone there are Quoggy Joe and Haystack, both of which offer great trails for activity. Haystack is a smaller climb, taking roughly a half hour to reach the top, but it is steep in many places. Further north one can find Mt. Deboullie, nestled in the deep woods. At the foot of the mountain sits a lake and there is great opportunity for camping as well. Campers can enjoy the luxury of camping at the bottom, hiking up the mountain, and stopping for a swim to cool off along the way. At the top of the mountain victory awaits with a tower, climbed by many to see the awesome view from above.


The best time to climb one of these mountains is in the beginning of fall. As the leaves turn magnificent shades of every color the hike becomes much more memorable. People enjoy gathering a sample of the most beautiful colorations.
These are only a few of the specific mountains located in the Aroostook County area. Others in close proximity offer similar positive attributes and are beloved by many adventurers alike.