This old forest road follows the edge of Hayes Creek, then leaves the road to become a herd path to follow the creek.
How to get there
From the intersection of Route 8 and Route 30 in Speculator follow the convergence of Route 8/30 toward Wells. Continue for 3.25 miles to Old Route 8 on the left. Drive this secondary road for 2 miles to Robbs Creek Road on the left.
Key statistics
- Distance: Around 6.6 miles round trip
- Elevation gain: 500 feet
Hiking
The Hayes Flow Trail can be accessed by walking the Robbs Creek Road for 1 mile to an unmarked trail/woods road on the right. The Robbs Creek trail is flat to the next crossing of Robbs Creek and very soon after the unmarked Hayes Brook Trail comes in on the right.
The remaining portion of the trail is most attractive as it follows Hayes Creek. While wet from natural springs in certain areas this is a true joy to be hiking. Its lack of use has seen parts of the trail overgrown, especially in the height of summer, but it can still be followed. Hayes Flow is an absolute joy to be at.
Make sure to be extra quiet, this is an active moose area, you might just get lucky.
