Upcoming Events
MONTHLY MEETUP
Volunteer Coffee Hour & Hike
Sunday, 7/26/2026
Coffee Hour 10AM – Hike 11AM
@ Wildlands South Trailhead
1574 Acadia Highway
Orland, ME 04472
MONTHLY MEETUP
Alamoosook & Dead River Paddle
Sunday, 8/2/2026
9:30am
@ Alamoosook Boat Launch
Hatchery Road
Orland, ME 04472
GPMCT ANNUAL MEETING
Saturday, 8/8/2026
11am-12pm
@ Wildlands Dead River Trailhead
Half-Mile Field
24 Don Fish Trail
Orland, ME 04472
Click below for more info and to RSVP.
VIEWS FROM GREAT POND MOUNTAIN
What Should We Remember about the Declaration of Independence in 2026?
Thursday, 8/20/2026
Doors 5:30pm | Presentation 6pm
@ The Alamo Theatre
85 Main Street
Bucksport, ME 04416
Happytown Farm Tour
Wednesday, 8/19/2026
Doors 5:30pm | Presentation 6pm
@ Happytown Farm
1138 Happytown Rd
Orland, ME
Spend an evening at a beautiful working farm that Maine Farmland Trust and GPMCT are partnering to permanently protect.
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.
South Trailhead Openings
Sundays – Open from 7 AM to 6 PM
June through September
The South Trailhead gate will be open, providing special vehicle access that brings visitors closer to popular trailheads in the Wildlands. Visitors may drive to Mitchville Meadow, located approximately 1.5 miles into Hothole Valley.
Gate closes at 6 PM sharp.
Please visit our event calendar for the latest schedule.
Trailhead openings are made possible by GPMCT volunteers. Because this access depends on volunteer availability, schedules may change. We appreciate your understanding.
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
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.
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Volunteers are the heart of GPMCT, building trails, leading programs, and serving on our committees and board.
GPMCT is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your tax-deductible gifts help preserve the Wildlands: 5,000 acres of mountains, woods, and water managed for wildlife habitat, sustainable forestry, and community trails.
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Business sponsors and nonprofit partners help us carry out GPMCT’s mission.
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