Little Haystack Mtn (Buck Pond)

I have known about this little hike for quite a few years, but it has been typically to warm for me to hike, and besides we we're usually camping and that is my lazy season. The hike begins just off the road in the campground that leads to the beach. It starts on a blocked-off road in the campground (Buck Pond Campground) as marked on the campground map.

It continues along following Lake Kushaqua for about 1.25 miles until finding the trail junction on the right. This area provides several areas to jump in for a swim, or for the dogs to get a drink.

Lake Kushaqua/Mud Pond Road is an abandoned railroad bed, which has many uses during all seasons.

Coming from the campground direction you will know when you have reached the junction, or the beginning of the trail to Little Haystack Mt. Overall, this hike is super easy and is great for a stroll if you're staying in or around Buck Pond Campground. It meanders through the forest with gentle ups and downs. The last 10th of a mile is steep, but not to bad.

It was a nice little distraction for me and the pups. I typically do not hike in the summer months, but this was a day that was in the high 50's in the morning.

I can't wait until my next high peak! 

Weston Mountain

I Didn't make my destination, but did have a great 5.12 mile hike in the woods. One person had gone in ahead after the last storm. Since then everything softened and froze making for not so pleasant snowshoeing.

The start of the trail crosses a small footbridge before hiking along a very easy to follow and well developed trail. The trail is mostly flat to the Hurricane Mountain Trail junction that veers to the right at just over a mile from the start. There is a nice lean-to located in this area to the left.

The trail continue flat for a bit before starting a steady climb that passes through a mixed forest. The trail eventually eases as you get closer to the south side of Lost Pond at 1.8 mi. where there is an excellent viewing area, just off the trail to the right. The trail continues along the left side of the pond over slightly difficult terrain before reaching the north side at the lean-to. This was a far as i managed to go based on the post holes left from a previous hiker.