Poland Town Forest and Bragdon Hill

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 trail. Located at the height of land between The Tripp Pond and Middle Range Pond watersheds, the Poland Town forest is valuable for lake protection, wildlife habitat, timber harvesting, and outdoor recreation. The trails have been built cooperatively by the town's recreation department, town forester and other volunteers to provide a rewarding outdoor recreation experience in Poland. More trails are planned for the near future so be on the lookout for additional trails. Bragdon Hill: Daniel Schellinger owned much of the property in the 1800s and ran a small hill farm. The New England Forestry foundation purchased this property from the Omega Wellness Group and Fred A. Huntress, Jr. in 2010. Mr. Huntress managed several forests for NEFF through his career with an emphasis on growing high quality saw logs. A discontinued town road runs through the middle of the 222 acre property. The trails connect to the Poland Town Forest, on which NEFF also holds a conservation easement.