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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."
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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
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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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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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There are a few tickets left... Tagging for an early #SolarPunkSunday!
#ScarboroughME - #BikeAndBrew on the #EasternTrail with #AllagashBrewing
Saturday, May 23 • 10 AM - 2 PM
"Overview
Join the Eastern Trail and the Allagash Bungalow for a Bike & Brew Event on the Eastern Trail!
The Eastern Trail Alliance is excited to host the first Bike & Brew ride of 2026
Join us on Saturday, May 23rd for a 15–20 mile socially-paced ride starting and ending at the Allagash Bungalow.
Afterward, gather for beers, cheers, and good conversation at the brewery. This event is free and advance registration is appreciated. Donations to the Eastern Trail are greatly appreciated and can be made during registration.
Ride Details
10:00 AM – Meet at the Allagash Bugalow
10:30 AM – Ride Start
12:30–1:30 PM – Post-ride gathering at the Allagash BugalowWhat to Expect
- Bring a spare inner tube (correct size/valve for your bicycle tire). We can assist with changing flats, if you have a tube.
- In the event of inclement weather, the ride may be canceled or rescheduled. A final decision will be shared with registered participants the morning of the event.
- The first ride this year from the Allagash Bungalow which is located at10 Market St. in Scarborough. It's very close to the Scarborough Downs development.
- We will ride for about two hours and return to Allagash Bungalow for refreshments. Bathrooms will be available at Allagash pre-ride.There is plenty of free parking at Allagash."FMI and to register:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bike-brew-on-the-eastern-trail-with-allagash-brewing-registration-1989598960048?aff=erellivmlt#SolarPunkSunday #BikeTooter #BikeEvents #MaineEvents #MaineRides
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Bike & Brew on the #EasternTrail with Lone Pine Brewing – Sat., June 28
Saturday, June 28, 2025 – SUMMER BIKE & BREW SERIES
Lone Pine Brewing Company, 32 East Grand Avenue Old Orchard Beach, ME.
"Join us for the second Bike and Brew ride of the 2025 season. This social 15-20 mile ride, primarily along the Eastern Trail, starts and finishes at Lone Pine Brewing in #OldOrchardBeachME. Click below to reserve your spot. After the ride, all are welcome to meet at Lone Pine Brewing for beers, cheers, and good conversation.
"Riders are encouraged to assemble in the parking lot at Lone Pine Brewing starting at 10:00am. The ride will start at 10:30 am.
"This is a free event however, donations to the Eastern Trail are most appreciated and can be submitted during the checkout process.
10:00 AM – Meet at Lone Pine Brewing in Old Orchard Beach
10:30 AM-12:30 PM: Bike the Eastern Trail with ET staff
12:30 PM -1:30 PM: Beers, Relaxation & Fun at Lone Pine BrewingPLEASE NOTE: We can fix a flat tire for you on the ride but you need to bring the spare tube.
RAIN DATE: The rain date is Sunday, June 28, 2025, at 10am. If we need to postpone due to rain, registered participants will be notified via email and a notice will be posted on our social media."
FMI and to register:
https://www.easterntrail.org/category/uncategorised/latest-news/#SolarPunkSunday #MaineEvents #MaineTrails #MaineByBicycle #SouthernMaine #BikeTooter #BikeParty #BikeAndBrew
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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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I had a biking partner today on the #easterntrail #ibike #45f #couplesthatbiketogetherstaytogether
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