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Events

July 26, 2026

  • Monthly Meetup: Volunteer Coffee Hour & Hike

    July 26, 2026  10:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Wildlands South Trailhead, 1574 Acadia Highway, Orland, ME 04472

    Share a coffee with us and learn about volunteer opportunities. Followed by a 2.4-mile hike up Mead Mountain stopping for views, beaver habitat, erratics, plants and more.

    RSVP @ greatpondtrust.org

  • South Trailhead Gate Opening

    July 26, 2026  7:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Wildlands South Trailhead, Great Pond Mountain Conservation Trust, 1589 Acadia Hwy, Orland, ME 04472, USA

    The South Trailhead gate will be open on Sundays from June through September, providing vehicle access closer to popular trailheads in the Wildlands. Visitors may drive to Mitchville Meadow, approximately 1.5 miles into Hothole Valley.  

      Open from 7 AM to 6 PM (closes at 6 PM sharp).
      Access is subject to change due to weather or conditions.

    Trailhead openings are made possible by dedicated GPMCT volunteers. As a result, access schedules may change. We appreciate your understanding.

      For maps and additional information, please visit:
      greatpondtrust.org

       Visitor Guidelines:

    • Visitors must sign in upon arrival to ensure contact in case of gate closure time changes.
    • Drivers must respect hikers, walkers, cyclists, and equestrians.
    • Do not exceed 15 MPH.
    • Vehicles must remain on Valley Road and may only park in designated parking areas.
    • Do not drive beyond designated areas.
    • No off-road recreational vehicles permitted.
    • Follow Wildlands usage guidelines.
    • Pack out all trash.
    • Respect wildlife and habitat—do not disturb natural areas.

August 2, 2026

  • Monthly Meetup: Alamoosook & Dead River Paddle

    August 2, 2026  9:30 am - 12:30 pm
    Wildlands South Trailhead, 1574 Acadia Highway, Orland, ME 04472

    Paddle along the northern shores of the lake and into the Dead River, where you can explore more than two miles of conserved shoreline protected by GPMCT. Bring your own kayak or canoe.
    RSVP at greatpondtrust.org
    Monthly Meetups are Volunteer-Led | Donations Accepted

  • South Trailhead Gate Opening

    August 2, 2026  7:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Wildlands South Trailhead, Great Pond Mountain Conservation Trust, 1589 Acadia Hwy, Orland, ME 04472, USA

    The South Trailhead gate will be open on Sundays from June through September, providing vehicle access closer to popular trailheads in the Wildlands. Visitors may drive to Mitchville Meadow, approximately 1.5 miles into Hothole Valley.  

      Open from 7 AM to 6 PM (closes at 6 PM sharp).
      Access is subject to change due to weather or conditions.

    Trailhead openings are made possible by dedicated GPMCT volunteers. As a result, access schedules may change. We appreciate your understanding.

      For maps and additional information, please visit:
      greatpondtrust.org

       Visitor Guidelines:

    • Visitors must sign in upon arrival to ensure contact in case of gate closure time changes.
    • Drivers must respect hikers, walkers, cyclists, and equestrians.
    • Do not exceed 15 MPH.
    • Vehicles must remain on Valley Road and may only park in designated parking areas.
    • Do not drive beyond designated areas.
    • No off-road recreational vehicles permitted.
    • Follow Wildlands usage guidelines.
    • Pack out all trash.
    • Respect wildlife and habitat—do not disturb natural areas.

August 8, 2026

  • Annual Meeting

    August 8, 2026  11:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Half-Mile Field, Dead River Road

    GPMCT Supporters are invited to our Annual Meeting. The meeting includes reports from the prior year on activities and finances, the election of board members and officers, the presentation of volunteer awards, and a member vote on proposed amendments to the bylaws.

    Dead River Gate opens at 10:30; park along left side of Dead River Road. Half-Mile Field is a half mile from the gate.

    RSVP @ greatpondtrust.org

August 9, 2026

  • South Trailhead Gate Opening

    August 9, 2026  7:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Wildlands South Trailhead, Great Pond Mountain Conservation Trust, 1589 Acadia Hwy, Orland, ME 04472, USA

    The South Trailhead gate will be open on Sundays from June through September, providing vehicle access closer to popular trailheads in the Wildlands. Visitors may drive to Mitchville Meadow, approximately 1.5 miles into Hothole Valley.  

      Open from 7 AM to 6 PM (closes at 6 PM sharp).
      Access is subject to change due to weather or conditions.

    Trailhead openings are made possible by dedicated GPMCT volunteers. As a result, access schedules may change. We appreciate your understanding.

      For maps and additional information, please visit:
      greatpondtrust.org

       Visitor Guidelines:

    • Visitors must sign in upon arrival to ensure contact in case of gate closure time changes.
    • Drivers must respect hikers, walkers, cyclists, and equestrians.
    • Do not exceed 15 MPH.
    • Vehicles must remain on Valley Road and may only park in designated parking areas.
    • Do not drive beyond designated areas.
    • No off-road recreational vehicles permitted.
    • Follow Wildlands usage guidelines.
    • Pack out all trash.
    • Respect wildlife and habitat—do not disturb natural areas.

August 16, 2026

  • South Trailhead Gate Opening

    August 16, 2026  7:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Wildlands South Trailhead, Great Pond Mountain Conservation Trust, 1589 Acadia Hwy, Orland, ME 04472, USA

    The South Trailhead gate will be open on Sundays from June through September, providing vehicle access closer to popular trailheads in the Wildlands. Visitors may drive to Mitchville Meadow, approximately 1.5 miles into Hothole Valley.  

      Open from 7 AM to 6 PM (closes at 6 PM sharp).
      Access is subject to change due to weather or conditions.

    Trailhead openings are made possible by dedicated GPMCT volunteers. As a result, access schedules may change. We appreciate your understanding.

      For maps and additional information, please visit:
      greatpondtrust.org

       Visitor Guidelines:

    • Visitors must sign in upon arrival to ensure contact in case of gate closure time changes.
    • Drivers must respect hikers, walkers, cyclists, and equestrians.
    • Do not exceed 15 MPH.
    • Vehicles must remain on Valley Road and may only park in designated parking areas.
    • Do not drive beyond designated areas.
    • No off-road recreational vehicles permitted.
    • Follow Wildlands usage guidelines.
    • Pack out all trash.
    • Respect wildlife and habitat—do not disturb natural areas.

August 19, 2026

  • Happytown Farm Tour

    August 19, 2026  4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
    Happytown Farm, 1138 Happytown Rd, Orland, ME 04472, USA

    Spend an evening on a beautiful working farm – the kind your support helps keep farming for generations to come. Walk the land with Paul and Karen Volckhausen, who've tended it for decades, and meet Angelica Harwood, the next farmer to call it home. Paul and Karen will share the story of what they've created, and Angelica will talk about her vision for the farm's next chapter. See firsthand what a farm transition looks like and how collaboration is key to the future of farming in Maine.

    MFT and Great Pond Mountain Conservation Trust are partnering to permanently protect Happytown Farm with an agricultural easement – helping to make this transition possible. 

    • Rain date Thursday August 20, 4:30-5:30pm
    • Carpooling encouraged and appreciated!
    • Free; RSVP by August 17 at mainefarmlandtrust.org