Though drizzly in the morning and overcast all day, it was a pleasant day for December. Considering that this may very well be one of the few nice days we’ll have all winter, one would expect that the Don Lima hiking trail in the Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge would at least have a few people on it.
But it didn’t.
A lone pair of old footprints was visible on some parts of the trail, and few visited the refuge all day.
Poor trail attendance on such a nice day must be chalked up to all the holiday hoopla; even in the winter months, the trail has too much to offer potential hikers to simply be neglected.
Paging through the sign-in sheet, hikers from as far away as Virginia have utilized the trail in the past few months.
Though the crunching snow beneath feet makes it slightly difficult to sneak up on wildlife, creatures of the forest are still scurrying about. Footprints left by smaller animals, like rabbits, can be seen intersecting the trail at various points.
Despite the snow, the trail is well maintained and educational plaques are posted throughout the 1.2 mile trail, which is short and simple.
Even if only for a short period of time, the trail enables its hikers to get some fresh air, exercise, and perspective.
The trailhead for the Don Lima trail is located off of the parking lot at the Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters, which is located at 97 Refuge Road in Limestone, just off of the Loring Commerce Road.
A beautiful day for a walk in the woods
LIMESTONE, Maine — Around town on Sunday, people could be seen chipping away at the ice buildup in their driveways, sledding down mostly icy hills in light jackets, and walking from their cars to their doors without clutching their coats.
