Pineland Public Reserved Land, West Pownal, ME, Parks

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- Pine Public Reserved Land is located south of New Glouster off SR 231 due east of Gray, Maine. The area encompasses 1,200 acres for those wishing to hike or cross-country ski on large open fields intermingled with forest. wildernet.com
Located on both sides of Route 231, the Pineland Unit includes more than 600 acres of land in New Gloucester, Gray and North Yarmouth. This rolling land with its forests and agricultural fields once supplied the needs of the Pineland Center, which it surrounds. Now, this tract of undeveloped land helps fill the growing need for open space and outdoor recreation in populous Cumberland County. At Pineland maine.gov

activities: Cross-country skiing, Fishing, Hiking (trails), Snowshoeing, Watchable wildlife
contact address: Bureau of Parks and Lands Western Public Lands Office PO Box 327 Farmington, Maine 04938
dates of operation: Open All Year
attractions: - As the southern most public reserved land in Maine, Pineland offers nearly 1,200 acres in the Greater Portland and Casco Bay Region. The inland parcel rests in Cumberland County among a pastoral landscape of fields and forests. This quiet area is just a short distance north of the busy Portland...
climate: - The Greater Portland and Casco Bay Region sees daytime winter temperatures averaging above 18 degrees Fahrenheit (above -8 Celsius). Summers are pleasant and rarely experience hot days. The visitor can expect daytime temperatures to range above 68 degrees Fahrenheit (above 20 Celsius). The...
location: pineland public reserved land, maine state parks, historic sites & public reserved lands
location link: http://wildernet.com/pages/area.cfm?areaid=meplpi&cu_id=1, http://wildernet.com/pages/area.cfm?areaid=mesp&cu_id=1
recreation: - Pineland Public Reserved Land rests in a beautiful, peaceful area of the state along the banks of Royal River. Area residents looking for a quick escape from urban life visit the area most frequently. This thinly wooded area is a favorite hiking park. Year-round access provides a recreation...