Sunday afternoon we were all itching to get out into some fresh air. So Mom threw a pack together and we jumped in the van and headed to an old favorite. Mt. Douglas. The air was clean and crisp and the sun bright in the very blue sky. A beautiful winter's day. On our way up the mountain we came across a frozen stream....well sort of frozen, you could hear and see the water flow under the ice. (see video)The boyscouts have done a nice job putting in and maintaining a great loop trail up the mountain. There is a huge trail system throughout the area and the ski-doo "highway" (The ITS )runs right through there. The trails had plenty of snow but it was packed with just a dusting of powder on top, so the folks chose to hike instead of snowshoe. I chased rabbit and squirrel tracks all the way up and down.
There is a huge rock tower at the summit of the mountain. The stairs inside it were glare ice but we carefully made our way up it. The views to the surrounding mountains and down on Sebago lake were all you could ask for.
The scouts have orange blazed the trail very well so no chance of getting turned around up there. GREAT family hike in all seasons (bring a couple bucks for the trail maintenance can, donations are welcome)
I accepted a shoulder ride from Dad on the way out, my toes were getting chilly. Great way to shake off a little cabin fever .
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