Description
If you love Maine outdoor activities but need to be close to Portland, then Tarkiln Hill Estates is the place for your new home. Sited on 95 beautiful acres, this community includes more than 50 acres of permanently dedicated open space with wonderful existing trails for your passive recreational enjoyment. Surrounding the Tarkiln Hill Estates open space are 1000+ acres of undeveloped land abundant with moose, deer, turkey, partridge, other native wildlife and natural features. Various local clubs maintain the major trail systems in Raymond and abutting towns beyond Tarkiln Hill Estates open space for everyone’s outdoor enjoyment.


Open Space Trails
The existing trails provide easy access through Tarkiln Hill Estate’s 50-acre open space and deep into the forested areas beyond. Activities such as walking, hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, and trail riding ATV’s are allowed in the open space. The 3000 foot long main trail runs along the North East end of Tarkiln Hill Estates and will have two access points on Tarkiln Hill Road, making a scenic walking loop of just under a mile. Great for that daily scenic walk or jog. Additional trails for dedicated cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are now being designed and will be available in the near future.


Land Management
Responsible forest management planning for the open space forest is necessary to maintain and promote a healthy forest ecosystem while reducing potential hazards such as those recently seen in California’s conservation forests. Hancock Land Company was chosen by the Developer to manage the Tarkiln Hill Estates open space forest. Hancock Land Company is nationally recognized as a leader in promoting multiple-use native forest systems. With Hancock Land Company’s impeccable reputation and Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) Certification, they were the clear choice to preserve this beautiful piece of Maine. For more information about Hancock Land Company and their forestry practices, please see www.HancockLand.com


Topography
The home sites at are situated on the South West side of Tarkiln Hill and lead up to the peak of Tarkiln Hill while taking advantage of the extraordinary westerly views. Tarkiln Hill is the tallest peak (695 feet) East of Sebago Lake and Panther Pond, providing superb elevated water and mountain views to the west and south with stunning sunsets. You can even see glimpses of the ocean from various easterly viewpoints on the ridge near the peak of Tarkiln Hill!

The open space is situated on the North East side of the hill, preserving the wonderful existing trails and unique natural features of the land. Walking about the open space trails, you’ll find many interesting granite outcrops, fieldstone, old stonewalls, vernal ponds, and indigenous varieties of flora and fauna. Any motorized traffic traveling through the open space trail (such as snowmobiles and ATVs) will not be heard by the Tarkiln Hill Estates residents because the trail is located on the opposite side of the hill far away from the residential areas.


Flora and Fauna
Native varieties of deciduous (oak, maple, birch, beech, etc) and coniferous (pine, spruce, fir, etc) trees cover the land. An assortment of indigenous Maine wild flowers, mosses, ferns, fiddleheads and various berries (including blueberries!) are easy to find at various times of the year. The wildlife on Tarkiln Hill is incredibly diverse. You can often spot deer, moose, turkey, partridge, rabbit and many varieties of birds if you walk very quietly and stay alert. The vernal ponds are an excellent place to secretly watch native animals in their natural wilderness habitat.