Column: Donnell Pond Public Land offers all the views, without Acadia crowds

PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • September 19, 2026

Looking for an Acadia-like hiking experience without the crowds of Mount Desert Island? Head farther Downeast through to Donnell Pond Public Land, which spans the towns of Franklin and Sullivan and the unorganized townships of T9 SD and T10 SD. Amid the unit’s 15,500 acres, you’ll discover mountains, trails, views and elbow room aplenty. ~ Carey Kish