BANGOR DAILY NEWS • July 6, 2022
Last summer, I heard about the newly erected fire tower on Trout Mountain. Trout Mountain is sandwiched between Baxter State Park and Debsconeag Lakes Wilderness Area. It’s a protected parcel of 3,598 acres that The Nature Conservancy has classified as a preserve. The forestland is managed as an ecological reserve, where natural processes such as ice, drought and wind shape the forest. The 2.7-mile hike was absolutely delightful. The shiny metal tower finally came into view. My fluttering heart was quickly soothed as my mind was enthralled with the panoramic view from the small, see-through square platform at the top. It was like nothing else I’ve seen. The 360-degree view made me feel like a bird, soaring around the open air.