Frequently Asked Questions

  • We are a dedicated group of local volunteers who are passionate about land conservation, community and recreation: Cam Pierel, Cathy Roberts, Al Crichton, Lorna Crichton, Buck OHerin, Bond Blake, Danielle Blake, and Martha Piscuskas.

  • Financing options are available to cover the remaining balance while we await grant awards and pursue further fundraising in 2023 and beyond.

  • No! Hikers and snowmobilers are welcomed on marked trails as usual. Winter sledding, summer berry-picking, nighttime stargazing, and seasonal hunting will all be allowed.

  • Yes! Friends of Haystack Mountain’s fiscal sponsor, Midcoast Conservancy, is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization certified by the IRS.

  • Business Giving Opportunities and Private Donor tiers

    Trail $1,000 +
    ● Recognized on “Trail” contributor plaque on kiosk at trailhead.

    Knoll $5,000 +
    ● Recognized on “Knoll” donor level plaque on kiosk at trailhead
    ● Name and logo visibility:
    Social media post

    Ridge $10,000 +
    ● Recognized on “Ridge” donor level plaque on kiosk at trailhead
    ● Name and logo visibility:
    Social media post
    FOHM website

    Peak $25,000 +
    ● Recognized on “Peak” donor level plaque on kiosk at trailhead
    ● Name and logo visibility:
    Social media post
    FOHM website
    Interpretive vista map on Haystack Summit

    Pinnacle $50,000 +
    ● Recognized on “Pinnacle” donor level plaque on kiosk at trailhead
    ● Name and logo visibility:
    Social media post
    FOHM website
    Interpretive vista map on Haystack Summit
    ● Custom acknowledgement such as a branded bench on Haystack Mountain

    Other Donation Opportunities:

    ● Matching pledge donations
    ● Recurring donations
    ● Sponsored events

    Recognition on our website and social media post will be repeated annually and renewed upon receipt of a new donation. All donations are tax deductible.

    Please contact Cathy Roberts at friendsofhaystackmountain@gmail.com with any questions.

  • We remain open to ideas on how to keep this land producing blueberries! Please submit your ideas in the comments section below.

  • Access to the Haystack Mountain hiking trail is via the Vena Robert's Ballfield parking area behind the Walker Health Center in Liberty: https://goo.gl/maps/6YFqUeP1s6tyXj1X8 The trailhead starts behind home plate! The entire hike takes about 1 hour.

  • Follow Link to Geological Report

  • link to Feb 2023 Newsletter