This park has the notable distinction of being the northern most recorded park with trails on most maps in the US.
A hike up a double-peaked mountain, one of Aroostook County's two extinct volcanoes. Aroostook State Park is on the shore of Echo Lake, a popular 90-acre body of water that is managed for brook trout. The park features thirty wooded campsites and areas for boat launching, picnicking, and swimming. It also has a number of cross-country ski trails and a network of snowmobile trails. Nearby attractions include the James School, a fully restored one-room schoolhouse, and Haystack Mountain, site of the first successful traps-Atlantic balloon crossing. General location: South of the town of Presque Isle in Aroostook County.
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Trail Guide
Activity Type: Hiking
Nearby City: Presque Isle, ME
Length: 1.5 total miles
Trail Type: Out-and-Back
Skill Level: Easy to moderate. Some sections of the hike are quite steep, but otherwise present no difficulty.
Season: Year-round.
Top Elev: 1213 feet
Local Contacts: Aroostook State Park, (207) 768-8341
Local Maps: Aroostook State Park Topo Map
Source; Trails.com
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