Tick Season

Ticks are always a concern when being outdoors.  Ticks are very rare on the groomed trails since we mow them in summer and they have no small bushes on the trail.  The Harold Libbey and Outback trail have more wild conditions and do have a higher chance of ticks.  Trail users report occasional ticks on the trails but they relatively low compared to other areas in southern Maine.  One area of significant tick population, is the area off trail by the pond at the Middle School.  Use care when in that section.  You can also protect yourself by wearing long pants and/or spraying your legs with a potent insect repellent.  For more on ticks read on....

Black flies and mosquitoes

Black flies are not very prominent at Libby Hill with only a few flies in late May.  Mosquitoes are present starting in June and are most heavy near the pond by the Middle School and on the beaver marsh area off the Outback trails.  The majority of the groomed trails are in high dry areas and have relatively few biting insects.  So don't the bugs get you down... come out and explore.