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TrailBlog > #Maine’s #EasternTrail
"About The Trail:
Maine’s Eastern Trail is a 28.8 mile asphalt, concrete and crushed stone rail-trail in Cumberland and York counties. Allowed activities on this #WheelchairAccessible trail include walking, running, biking, inline skating, fishing and cross country skiing."
Learn more:
https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/maines-eastern-trail/#SolarPunkSunday #AccessibleTrails #MaineTrails #RailsToTrails #BikeTooter #BikeTrails #MaineBicycleCoalition
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‘The gap is gone!’ New stretch of #EasternTrail opens 15 months early
The 1.6-mile segment of the Eastern Trail linking #ScarboroughME and #SouthPortlandME opened Thursday.
by Salomé Cloteaux, August 7, 2026
SOUTH PORTLAND — "Finally, the gap is closed. After over a decade of planning, setbacks, fundraising and permitting, the 'Close the Gap' project opening a key segment of the Eastern Trail is finished, 15 months ahead of schedule.
The 1.6-mile section of the Eastern Trail connecting Scarborough and South Portland opened Thursday in front of a few hundred cyclists, walkers and runners who attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony."Closing the gap — between the Wainwright Sports Complex in South Portland and the Nonesuch River in Scarborough — created a continuous 16-mile trail without on-road gaps from Bug Light Park to downtown Saco. It was a long-awaited step to fully connecting the #EasternTrail, a 65-mile off-road trail from South Portland to #KitteryME.
" 'It’s also about more than just opening a section of trail; it’s about connecting communities and fulfilling a vision that has been years in the making,' South Portland Mayor Elyse Tipton said. “The gap is gone!' "
Archived version:
https://archive.md/htxMX#SolarPunkSunday #AccessibleTrails #MaineTrails #RailsToTrails #BikeTooter
#BikeTrails #MaineBicycleCoalition
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#Maine - New section of #EasternTrail opens 15 months early
by Katie Delaney
Fri, August 7, 2026"A new section of the Eastern Trail is now open.
"It's the final link connecting Bug Light in #SouthPortlandME and downtown #SacoME. The 1.6-mile addition to the trail goes through Scarborough and South Portland. Now people can walk, run, and #bike along 16 miles of uninterrupted #OffRoadTrail.
"It's part of the greater #EastCoastGreenway, which goes from #Maine to #Florida.
"Bit by bit, gaps between paths are being filled until it becomes a complete off-road journey along the coast. The new Eastern Trail section is the latest step toward that goal.
"At a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, South Portland Mayor Elyse Tipton said it's about more than just connecting trails.
" 'It's about connecting communities and fulfilling a vision that has been years in the making,' she said.
"The project was completed 15 months ahead of schedule.
" 'Which is something frankly just unheard of,' Tom Hall, the town manager of Scarborough, said. 'All the credit in the world goes to this group of folks that got together to really deliver a first-rate project.'
"Avery Seuter, from Wells, was eager to try out the new trail.
" 'First reactions, this is just gorgeous, like you couldn't have picked a better area to come through,' he said, walking along the trail."
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"The executive director of the #EastCoastGreenwayAlliance said their next goal to get closer to completing the Eastern Trail is to close the gap over the #SacoRiver and down to #KitteryME."
Read more:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/section-eastern-trail-opens-15-155200326.html#SolarPunkSunday #BikeTooter #BikeTrails #WalkingTrails #SpendTimeInNature #SpendTimeOutdoors #EastCoastUS #MaineTrails #RailsToTrails #MaineBicycleCoalition #EastCoastGreenway #AccessibleTrails
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#FalmouthME - All Persons Trail Coming to #GilslandFarm
by #MaineAudubon Staff
Media Release, News & Notes · July 17, 2026"One of the hallmarks of Maine Audubon’s vision is to create accessible, inclusive, and welcoming wildlife sanctuaries that provide a haven for Maine wildlife and broaden access to nature and experiential learning for everyone. Stepping over tree roots, navigating an uneven path, and climbing up a grassy slope: these present unsurmountable obstacles for many people. With that in mind, we are thrilled to report that we have secured funding from the Recreational Trails Program, as well as Morton-Kelly Charitable Trust, Fields Pond Foundation Inc., Athletic Brewing Company Two for the Trails, Martin’s Point Health Care, and other generous donors, which will enable us to construct a 2,075-foot-long All Persons Trail at Gilsland Farm Audubon Center this year. Opening week is scheduled for October 19 through 23; look for more details about the opening coming soon!
"The new trail will begin and end at the Visitor Center parking lot, go through forested areas, and along a boardwalk before emerging into edge habitat and open meadow, with three rest stops and benches. A 275-foot-long spur trail will reach a high vista point in the West Meadow offering views of the #PresumpscotRiver estuary, before looping back through a shaded mixed hardwood forest. Built to U.S. Forest Service Trail Accessibility Guidelines, the trail will be five feet wide (six feet wide along the boardwalk) with a compacted gravel surface and a maximum slope of 5%. The parking lot, which is 105 feet from the trailhead, will have two accessible parking spaces including one which is van accessible.
"We’re excited to report that construction on the trail begins in mid July! We will need to make some adjustments at the sanctuary and ask for your patience as we create this important new feature that will both benefit visitors to Gilsland Farm and better mitigate the long-term impacts of our trail system.
"The trail will follow some of the existing trail network, while other sections of trail will be rerouted and some sections newly created. As such, during this construction phase, visitors should expect to see small sections of the existing trail network located around the Visitor Center temporarily closed. Areas with trail closures will be identified by orange fencing and signage. There may also be days when some parking spots are reserved for construction equipment and these will be marked with orange cones. Access to the West Meadow will remain open during the initial phases of construction, but the routes to get there may shift temporarily. Staff in the Visitor Center will be able to provide up-to-date directions during open hours and signs will help point the way."
#SolarPunkSunday #AccessibleTrails #MaineTrails #SpendTimeOutdoors
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So, the news isn't all doom and gloom... The #SouthPortlandME to #SacoME portion of #EasternTrail is about to be completed (August 6th is the date). That means folks can walk / bike from #BugLight in South Portland, ME to #KitteryME! Wow!
Eastern Trail "Close the Gap" Project
"The Eastern Trail is a vital multi-use trail of state-wide significance in Maine. The trail extends 65 miles from South Portland to #KitteryME, and travels by scenic #woods, #TidalMarshes, and classic #MaineVillages. Since its Scarborough developments from 2004-2006, the trail has provided millions of people with a recreational and transportation resource that connects them to the beautiful Maine landscape.
"A key piece of trail is missing in Scarborough. A 1.6-mile 'gap' interrupts off-road travel between South Portland and Saco. The construction of this critical trail segment will close this gap and provide 16 continuous off-road miles reaching from South Portland’s Bug Light to Downtown Saco. The cost to close this gap is $7.1 million dollars. Funding was sourced from the Town of Scarborough, City of South Portland, Maine Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, and #EasternTrailAlliance individual and corporate donors.
"After several years of work to raise the necessary funds, complete the project design, align stakeholders, and acquire the necessary permits and land rights, the project went out to bid in Spring 2025 and construction began in June."
Read more:
https://www.scarboroughmaine.org/stay-connected/municipal-projects/close-the-gap#SolarPunkSunday #MaineTrails #RailsToTrails #BikeTooter #BikeTrails #MaineBicycleCoalition #EastCoastGreenway #AccessibleTrails #HikingTrails
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#US - #Wheelchair #AccessibleTrails
Explore wheelchair accessible trails on #TrailLink.
"Use our comprehensive trail guides with descriptions, photos, and reviews to plan your next wheelchair accessible trail adventure.
Here you'll find long-distance trails in both remote regions of the West and in populated parts of the East and Midwest.
Many routes listed on TrailLink are wheelchair accessible trails, providing not only recreation but safe pathways for wheelchair users and others with special mobility needs. While standards for #ADACompliance on wheelchair trails are not uniform, many trail management groups do make wheelchair accessibility a priority. Our criteria for trail accessibility consider the trail's grade, surface, and width as well as its access points.
Routes noted as wheelchair trails on this website generally have an asphalt or concrete surface, although some crushed limestone trails are also suitable for wheelchairs. We try to note convenient access points and accessible parking facilities. However, not all trails marked as wheelchair friendly are accessible throughout the entire trail's length. When in doubt, check the links provided with a particular trail (under "Related Content" on the trail description page) to see if it truly is a wheelchair accessible trail.
The trail description on TrailLink should indicate where sections are not wheelchair accessible, but again, some don't simply because we may not have that information. We do rely on local trail users, so let us know the details if you encounter useful information—or misinformation!
All trails listed on TrailLink are multiuse, so keep in mind the common right-of-way rules of thumb, unless otherwise posted on the trail: wheelchair users yield to horses.
Explore wheelchair trails and wheelchair trail maps on TrailLink and use our comprehensive trail guides with descriptions, photos, and reviews to plan your next outdoor adventure. Use our filter search feature to find accessible trails that meet your needs and tastes.
Though we try to provide the most up-to-date information wheelchair accessible trails, we don't always get it right. If you find any errors on TrailLink, please let us know by clicking on the "edit this trail" link and giving us updates; include as many details as possible.
Also, you can help your fellow wheelchair trail users by posting a review of the trail and noting accessibility details that will prove useful for their journey."
Learn more:
https://www.traillink.com/activity/wheelchair-accessible-trails/#SolarPunkSunday #SpendTimeInNature
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#WheelchairAccessible walks in #Queensland's national parks
By Danielle Reckless, 2025
"In Queensland, the outdoors is open to everyone. Whether you're rolling, strolling or wandering, our national parks serve up ancient #rainforests, dramatic volcanic peaks and beaches that look like they go on forever, and we're making sure more people can get amongst it.
From wide boardwalks and scenic lookouts to level walking tracks and #AccessibleCampsites, loos and picnic spots, exploring nature in Queensland doesn't need to come with limits.
Here are some of the best wheelchair-accessible national parks and walks to roll into across the Sunshine State."
#SolarPunkSunday #Australia #AccessibleTrails #SpendTimeInNature #Accessibility #Inclusivity
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Accessible Places In #Toronto’s Great Outdoors
by Tatiana Furtado, June 2, 2021
"Summer days are here and so are the endless possibilities of outdoor activities! Planning a fun day outdoors is exciting and it’s important that everyone is included. From the city’s hidden gems, to the mainstream parks and paths, we’ve listed accessible places in Toronto for you to explore!
#HumberRiver Recreation Trail
The Humber River trail is a break from the hectic city noise. The surrounding greenery makes it soothing, quiet and enjoyable! The trail follows alongside the Humber River and is 8.2 KM in distance. Its paved concrete surface makes it 100% accessible for people using #wheelchair / #MobilityEquipment or #strollers! There’s a designated walking path for pedestrians so bikers can enjoy their time too. The most #accessible part of the trail is the first kilometre and there are plenty of benches along the trail for anyone in need. This trail is pet friendly too, so bring your dog along with you next time!
Note: Also check out West Humber River Recreation Trail for a longer trail of 19 km!
At 750 Bloor Street West, Christie Pits Parks is a beautiful place for all outdoor activities. The park has baseball fields, basketball and volleyball courts, a playground and a beautiful community garden! There are benches located at the centre of the garden that allow you to take in all the beautiful flowers!
Sidewalks, concrete pavement and well-kept grass makes this space accessible to anyone in the community. This is a great place to plan yourself a picnic, while enjoying the summer sun! You can even catch people walking the tight rope!
Street parking is available around the outskirts of the park.
#TrinityBellwoods Park
You can never get tired of Trinity Bellwoods because its such a great place to be when the weather is nice! Trinity Bellwoods park is such a welcoming environment and accessible to anyone in the city! You can always find a bunch of people enjoying their time and letting loose here. It’s also close to so many delicious food spots! The paved trails make it a safe, accessible environment and public washroom are also available. There’s endless activities to do here, so get ready if you want to have some fun! Definitely one of the most accessible places in Toronto for a day outdoors.
If you find yourself here sometime soon, check out King Slice at 1130 Queen St W. This is possibility the best and biggest pizza in the city!
#NorthernRavines And Gardens Trail
The Northern Ravines and Gardens Trail runs 5.5 KM in distance. Its a walking and hiking only trail fully surrounded in nature! This is the perfect trail for people using wheelchair/mobility equipment since they don’t have to worry about getting in the way of any bikers. A good place to start the trail is at #LawrenceSubwayStation and it will lead you through #LawrencePark, #Chatsworth, #Blythwood and #SherwoodPark ravines! This is a beautiful place to spend a lovely Sunday afternoon!"
Source:
http://viewthevibe.com/accessible-places-in-torontos-great-outdoors/#SolarPunkSunday #AccessibleTrails #SpendTimeInNature #TorontoCanada #AccessibleParks #TorontoParks #SpendTimeOutdoors
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#US - #AccessibleTrails #NationalWildlifeRefuge
"A trail accessible to those with #disabilities including individuals in #wheelchairs. These trails include a wide, hard surface without steep inclines.
https://www.fws.gov/activity/accessible-trails
#SolarPunkSunday #SpendTimeInNature #NWR #WheelchairAccessibleTrails #Accessibility #Inclusivity #DisabilityInclusion
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#FalmouthME - #Accessible #BeginnerBirding at #GilslandFarm
13 June, 2026
9:30 am - 11:00 amGilsland Farm - Falmouth
20 Gilsland Farm Road
Falmouth, ME 04105"Accessible Beginner Birding is inclusive, accessible, and designed for true beginner birders. Our route will be a loop covering approximately 900 feet. We’ll travel slowly on flat gravel and compacted lawn. We’ll make frequent stops, with seats available at all stops. This outing will focus on watching and listening to birds at our feeders and near the pond and meadow. There will be instructions for using binoculars and tips for birding by ear. Binoculars will be provided. Accessible restrooms are available in the Visitor Center, and there is van-accessible parking near the beginning of our route.
Wednesdays: June 24 (5:30-7 pm), July 22 (8-9:30 am)
Saturdays: June 13, August 15 (9:30-11 am)
*Registration required* (registrants will get updates about trail conditions and cancellations)
FMI and to register:
https://maineaudubon.org/events/accessible-beginner-birding-su26/#SolarPunkSunday #AccessibleTrails #Accessibility #AccessForAll #SpendTimeInNature #Birding #BirdIdentification #MaineEvents #MaineAudubon #WheelchairFriendly #WheelchairFriendlyTrails
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#WellsME - #Estuary Discoveries
Monday, May 11, 2026
10:00am – 11:30amFree, but pre-registration is required.
"Explore the Reserve's accessible trail at #WellsHarbor and learn about estuaries
Join Maine Master Naturalist Linda Littlefield Grenfell for a peaceful and easy meander along this accessible trail. You will learn about the value and importance of estuaries, where rivers meet the sea, while exploring the newest trail in the Reserve's network."
This will NOT be held at the Wells Reserve. See event page for details.
FMI:
https://wellsreserve.org/event/87227/estuary-discoveries#SolarPunkSunday #SpendTimeInNature #MaineEvents #AccessibleTrails #MaineEstuaries #AccessibleTrail #WebhannetMarsh
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#MaineByFoot - #WheelchairFriendlyTrails
"Some of these paths below are paved, some are packed gravel and dirt, and some are dirt roads. Often just a portion of a trail is built to be accessible.
My father used a wheelchair — so I try to evaluate trails based on whether I think I would have been able to successfully push him. He loved the outdoors and was always looking for a way to access it. That being said, sometimes I don’t judge trails perfectly, so please send me feedback! I am not sure if all of these listed here adhere to ADA standards.
Also, check out this helpful accessibility guide, a PDF [linked below], to all of Maine’s state parks and historic sites.
(Other possibly accessible trails are not listed here because they’re slightly rougher and clearly fall short of ADA standards. But they might be okay for some. These can be searched on my site if you type ‘wheelchair’ in the search bar.)
List:
https://mainebyfoot.com/wheelchair-friendly-trails/Maine State Parks PDF:
https://www.maine.gov/dacf/parks/visitor_accessibility/access_guide.pdf#SolarPunkSunday #Accessibility #SpendTimeInNature #MaineTrails #AccessibleTrails #AccessForAll
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A good use for #OilAndGas tax revenue! Let's make them pay -- one way or another!
#NorthDakota - Southwest #FargoND nature park site moving along, eyeing 2027 phase 1 completion
The Southwest Pond Regional Recreational Area will offer #NatureTrails, restored natural habitat and possibly an urban fishing spot in the future.
By Robin Huebner
August 02, 2025 at 5:30 AM
FARGO — "What will be a new regional recreation area in southwest Fargo is beginning to take shape.
"The Fargo Park District has received a more than $520,000 Outdoor Heritage Fund grant from the North Dakota Industrial Commission for its portion of the Southwest Pond Regional Recreational Area.
"The grant program is funded with oil and gas production tax revenue and supports projects related to outdoor sporting, stewardship practices, fish and wildlife preservation and outdoor recreation areas, the district said."A partnership between the park district and city of Fargo, the project stretches from 52nd Avenue South to 64th Avenue South between Veterans Boulevard and a farm field off 45th Street.
"Park Director Tony Schmitt said it includes 160 acres of park land to be restored to upland prairie and wetlands, providing habitat for deer, pheasants, ducks and other migratory birds.
Nature trails and concrete trails will weave alongside a sprawling, 40 acre pond."[...]
"The land will be seeded with native grasses and flowers, Schmitt said. Benches and interpretive signs offering information about the surrounding environment will go up and trails will go in."
Archived version:
https://archive.ph/ebsYP#Rewilding #UrbanSanctuary #GreenSpace #UrbanPlanning #GreenInfrastructure #AccessibleTrails #Nature #SolarPunkSunday #Restoration #Wildlife
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"The Eastern Trail is a 62 mile multi-use, non-motorized greenway, that connects Bug Light in Casco Bay, South Portland to Kittery, Maine. Approximately thirty percent of the trail is off-road, and the trail is a part of the #EastCoastGreenway which will eventually connect #CalaisMaine to #KeyWestFlorida, approximately 3000 miles. The Eastern Trail is currently composed of 21 miles of off-road trails on the former Eastern Railroad bed with the remainder 41 miles on public roads.
"The entirety of the Eastern Trail is built to ADA standards. The trail surface varies between pavement and stone dust/gravel. Most of the trail is 10-12 feet wide, with some sections with an 8-foot width. There is a 30-inch opening between the bollards at entrances to keep out motorized vehicles, but wide enough to allow access for wheelchairs.
"The off-road section connecting Scarbrough to Saco privdes access to the 2200-acre Scarborough Marsh, which is Maine's largest salt marsh. Heading north on the trail from Pine Point (ME-9) or south from Eastern Road in Scarborough provides access to this 2.5 mile stretch of trail.
"Heading south from Pine Point Road, the trail crosses the York County and Cumberland County boundaries and users can walk/bike from Scarborough, through Old Orchard Beach to Saco, where the current-off-road trail ends at Thornton Academy in Saco, approximately 6 miles from the Pine Point kiosk.
"There are kiosks at 3 parking areas, that give some history and points of interest along the trail. For example, the Eastern Trail is built on the old Eastern #Railroad line that was built in 1840 and abandoned in 1945. Also, Charles Lindberg flew into the now abandoned Scarborough airport several times. And, a trestle once carried open air trolleys from the rail line to Old Orchard Beach for summer tourists."
Source and FMI:
https://www.mainetrailfinder.com/trails/trail/eastern-trail-saco-to-scarboroughEastern Trail Guide (downloadable PDF and booklets): https://www.easterntrail.org/eastern-trail-maps/
#SolarPunkSunday #MaineTrails #MaineByFoot #MaineByBicycle #Nature #SouthernMaine #AccessibleTrails #BikePaths #EasternTrail #AbandonedRailroads #RailsToTrails #EastCoastGreenway
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The best thing about #RainyDay walks is not seeing any other humans around 👍
#Tsouke #nature #SookeParks #Sooke #VanIsle #GetOutside #NatureWalk #YYJ #PacificNorthwest #Cascadia #WalksInTheRain #PNW #forest #boardwalk #AccessibleTrails #VancouverIsland #trees #solitude #SilentSunday #peaceful
