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Managed for wildlife habitat and low-impact
recreation, the Wildlands is a place where you may see a moose while
mountain biking, paddle a pristine shore, or enjoy an amazing view
from more than one mountain – all within minutes of Rte. 1.
The Great Pond Mountain Wildlands is in two
pieces. The Dead River Section is 875 wooded acres on the western
flank of Great Pond Mountain, sweeping from the summit down to two
miles of shoreline on the Dead River – the northern arm of
Alamoosook Lake. Loons cry and osprey fish along this undeveloped
stretch of deadwater, and beaver and otter haunt marshy Hellbottom
Swamp. Access via boat launch at Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery
on Alamoosook Lake; or on foot from Don Fish Trail, 0.5 mi. past the
Hatchery. There are 3 miles of gravel road and hiking paths on this
section, and a connector to the Great Pond Mtn. Trail.
Hothole Valley is 3,420 acres of wooded valley in
between the peaks of GreatPond Mountain on the west; Oak Hill, Flag
Hill and Flying Moose Mountain on the east; and Hothole Mountain,
Condon Hill and Hedgehog Hill to the north. The valley is bisected
by Hothole Brook, windingnorth three miles through swamps and beaver
meadows to plunge into pristine Hothole Pond. Fourteen miles of
gravel roads akin to Acadia’s carriage trails traverse the property;
some open to vehicle trafficon summer and fall weekends; all open to
horses, bicycles and foot traffic. Discover footpaths leading to
spectacular views on Flag Hill’s bald summit, a rushing stream, or a
quiet shore on HotholePond.
Welcome uses of the Wildlands
include hiking, jogging, x-c skiing, snowshoeing, bicycling,
horseback riding, fishing, hunting, photography, nature study,
paddling, geocaching, swimming, picnicking and snowmobiling on
designated trails. Dogs are allowed under leash only at all times;
feces must be removed from trails and roads. No ATVs areallowed. No
camping or fires.
Have a GPS unit? Want to find our Wildlands
geocaches? Go to www.geocaching.com.
GPMCT requires that hunters register with GPMCT and
familiarize themselves with our policy. Contact Bob Mushrall,
469-2400 or marsha17@midmaine.com.
Questions regarding use of the Wildlands? A
problem to report? Contact Property Steward Bob Mushrall, 469-2400
or marsha17@midmaine.com.
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