GPMCT, in Hancock County, Maine, preserves the Wildlands: 5,200 acres of mountains, woods, and water managed for wildlife habitat, sustainable forestry, and community trails.

November 2nd
SUMMIT RUN
32ND ANNUAL
WILDLANDS TRAIL RUN
Volunteer Day
Stuart Gross Trail
Saturday, October 25, 2025, 10am
@ Wildlands, Dead River Trailhead, Don Fish Road, Orland
Help protect one of Great Pond Mountain’s most popular trails!
Volunteers will work on the Stuart Gross Trail to prevent trail creep and erosion. Come ready to move brush, stones, and debris — rain or shine!
Meet GPMCT Trail Steward Lewis Marston at the Dead River Gate on Saturday, October 25th, at 10 AM. Please bring gloves, water, and a snack, and complete our waiver at: greatpondtrust.org/waiver
Mushroom Walk
with Greg Marley
Sunday, October 26, 2025, 9am-noon
@ Wildlands, South Trailhead, 1574 Acadia Highway, Orland
GPMCT is happy to host the Natural Resources Council of Maine and mushroom expert Greg Marley for a guided exploration of wild mushrooms on Sunday, October 26, in the Wildlands! This educational walk is an opportunity to find and identify both edible and inedible wild mushrooms with expert insight.
Register today—space is limited
This will not be a foraging trip, and anyone who wishes to forage must do so in compliance with GPMCT guidelines.
Support Conservation, Give Today
You care about the Wildlands – whether you’re hiking, biking, or picking wild blueberries. The work of stewarding these 5,200 acres requires constant effort and resources, and as the Wildlands grow, so does the need for stewardship.
There is more land to manage, trails to maintain, and boundaries to mark. Your support helps ensure this land remains a refuge for wildlife and people.
GET READY FOR YOUR NEXT WILDLANDS ADVENTURE
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