The Wildlands is a prime hiking and biking destination close to Bangor

BANGOR DAILY NEWS • August 13, 2021

Just a short drive from my home, the Great Pond Mountain Wildlands in Orland is an absolute treasure. The conserved chunk of wilderness covers 4,500 acres of hilly forestland, which visitors can explore on a vast network of trails and dirt roads that are closed to vehicles. Owned and managed by the Great Pond Mountain Conservation Trust, the Wildlands is divided into two sections: the Dead River Parcel and the Hothole Valley Parcel. There are three major parking areas and a multitude of adventures you can pursue.