Holden Land Trust

05/20/2026

HLT Trails At The Hart Farm are looking good after Volunteer trail day. Drainage was improved at some wet sections of the trail, a large blowdown was removed, and lots of cleanup done. More improvements are planned.

Come walk the trails and watch spring turn into summer🥾

Let us know how you like the walk!

04/30/2026

Please join the HLT for Volunteer Day. Saturday May 16, 9-12.

10/28/2025

Be Safe this Fall. Wear your orange!

10/06/2025

Join the Holden Land Trust at Fields Pond Audubon Center on Saturday for a great fall day of fun.

The annual 5K Trail Run begins at 9 AM. The route takes runners over some beautiful trails with pine needle paths, rugged sections of rocks and roots, expansive views, a range of woodland, ravine and timber harvest areas. Sign up at Maineaudubon.org/fall5K.

Then join the Fall Fest with food, music, crafts and more fun!

10/01/2025

09/23/2025

The HLT Trails at the Hart Farm have gotten a facelift!

With a generous donation of 8 yards of gravel from Mike Nelligan, a local businessman and friend, volunteers have made improvements. We removed the long section of old, slippery boardwalks and graveled portions on the typically wet and muddy section from the trailhead gate down through the woods making the trail safer and smooth. Look for more improvements to the trail. If you are interested in joining our volunteers group, message us or email at holdenlandtrustME@ gmail.com.
Many thanks to Mike Nelligan for his continued interest and support of the HLT🙂

07/03/2025

New signage has been placed on the Shelterwood Trail. Several strong wind storms in the past year caused extensive downed trees necessitating a timber salvage operation and re-routing the trail. The trail is now open.

04/12/2025

HLT TRAIL VOLUNTEER DAY May3- 9:00-Noon

Come help improve the trails!
The Holden Land Trust (HLT) trails at the Hart Farm are enjoying frequent visitors. It is time to do some improvements and maintenance. The HTL board would love your help!
There are 2 tasks we would like to accomplish:
• Clean up after tree removal from the Shelterwood Trail
• Improve water drainage along the trail.
Please bring your work gloves, rake, hoe (etc.) and drinking water. Some areas will still be wet so plan accordingly. We’ll meet in the HLT parking area on Copeland Hill. We hope you will join us.
Please RSVP to [email protected]

(Rain date May 4)

12/19/2024

The Shelterwood Trail is closed until further notice due to cleanup from the last several storms. Many trees down. The other trails, Pocket fields trail, the Middle Trail and the connector trail to Audubon will remain open.
Have a very happy holiday season!

10/30/2024

During the traditional firearm hunting season, (Nov 2-30) the HLT Trails at the Hart Farm will be closed to hikers Monday through Saturday. Trails will be open on Sundays during this time. We thank you for your patience with this.
The HLT appreciates all the people who use our trails. Have a safe and happy November🥾