LIBERTY — Coastal Mountains Land Trust will host a Wednesday Waldo Walk on Wednesday, July 9, at 9:30 a.m., at Haystack Mountain. 

Join Coastal Mountains volunteer Bindy Pendleton as she guides a group up Haystack Mountain in Liberty. 

"You will hear the incredible story of the community saving this mountain for public access," said Coastal Mountain Land Trust, in a news release. "It was an incredible, local, conservation feat."

Haystack Mountain is now owned and cared for by the Midcoast Conservancy.

This is a 1-mile loop trail with a steeper section as you approach the summit (elevation 840ft). 

"There are great views from the top,"  said CMLT.

Meet at 9:30 a.m. at the trailhead, located off Main Street behind Liberty Elementary School. If you are interested in a ride-share from the Renys’ parking lot in Belfast, contact Bindy before Wednesday for details at (207) 323-0817.

Bring water, sunscreen, tick protection and binoculars, if you have them.

Contact neshamah@coastalmountains.org to register. 

Directions: From Rt. 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 parking lot behind Walker Health Center in Liberty. The trailhead is at the far corner, past the ball field. 

Coastal Mountains Land Trust has worked since 1986 to permanently conserve land to benefit the natural and human communities of the western Penobscot Bay. The Land Trust has protected over 13,000 acres, offering 55 miles of trails for public recreation.