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Orienteering |
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Orienteering is the sport of
navigating in unknown terrain. Using a map and a compass,
participants locate
a series of checkpoints called controls. The challenge
comes in determining the most efficient route around
the course by interpreting land features indicated on
the
map. It is like a treasure hunt on the run.
Pineland
Farms has 2,500 acres of mapped terrain for use in orienteering
events. Our
course has been the host site for the U.S. Night
and Relay Orienteering Championships as well as the
Maine Games.
The public is invited to use our permanent course
or participate in scheduled "Learn to Orienteer" programs
offered through the Maine Winter Sports Center. To learn
more about orienteering for schools and groups, please
contact us.
All programs begin at the Outdoor Center located
on the ground floor of the Welcome Center.
Please be aware that Pineland Farms does not allow dogs on the premises, in an effort to ensure the greatest safety of all visitors to the farm and for the safety of Pineland Farms' animals.
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