Chapman Farm, Bucksport

The trail begins at a beautiful blueberry field that is harvested for organic blueberries by Foggy Hill Farm in Frankfort. Walk about 0.1 mile down the road to reach the start of the well-marked trail. It will take you on a moderately early 1-mile loop through forest. When we visited, there was a little spur to a “beaver meadow.”

Great Pond Mountain Conservation Trust says this area was once part was part of a “small farming community called Long Pond Settlement. In 1860 there were more than 30 active farms, two schoolhouses, a blacksmith shop and a store.” But by 1950, there were no homes left standing. You can still see remnants of cellar holes, apple trees and stone walls.

Because we don’t have a high-clearance car, we parking at the composting facility, 1.1 miles up the road, where hikers are allowed to park between April 15 and November 15.

Directions: (From the land trust:) From the Mast Hill Road and Moosehorn Drive intersection in Bucksport, drive 2.5 miles north on Upper Long Pond Road, a gravel road maintained to the town sludge storage facility. North of that it becomes rough and you need good ground clearance. From April 15 to Nov. 15, you may park in a signed area at the town facility and walk/ bike 1.1 mile to the farm. Adventurous drivers will find a small parking area at the farm.