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Along this loop, hikers will pass a vernal pool which is an important breeding place for frogs and salamanders, a small cave, and a stand of white oaks. This is the only known stand in Maine. Historically, white oak was used to build ships in the colonial days. All of the trails are managed by the Town of Poland.

Along this loop, hikers will pass a vernal pool which is an important breeding place for frogs and salamanders. The trail also passes a stand of white oaks, this type of tree is not found north of here and this is the only known stand in Maine. Historically, white oak was used to build ships in the colonial days.

This loop begins from the main parking area for the beach and enters into the forest. The trail circles around a marsh area and along the lakeside before looping back around. For current trail conditions visit: https://www.maine.gov/dacf/parks/trail_activities/rangepond_trail_conditions.shtml#bikerange

This trail is not well marked, you may want to download the offline map before you go. From the small parking area near the boat launch on Hall's Pond, the Pond Loop Trail heads north, following the shore of the pond. Though this first section of the trail is unsigned and unmarked, it is well worn and easy to follow. In approximately 0.5-miles, the trail passes through an open old-growth pine grove which extends out into the pond. A small fire ring and idyllic views over Hall's Pond may be...

The Poland Town Forest offers a newly developed hiking trail that traverses a stream and continues to Bragdon Hill. Poland Town Forest: Well maintained trails cross over streams with the help of bog bridges, and trails are well marked by blazes on trees and other natural features. Three different loops are possible by following each of the three different colored blazes. Interesting natural features include the town's largest Hemlock tree and large boulders located along the edge of the...