Eastern Trail (Scarborough - Saco):
Maine
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Description:
Maine's Eastern Trail will eventually extend from the Piscataqua River in Kittery to Casco Bay in Portland. For now, various sections along the route are being constructed, and an on-road bicycling route is available for those wishing to link the disconnected segments.

The Scarborough – Saco section includes Scarborough Marsh, home to many species of bird and other wildlife. Fans of early flight might also delight in knowing that this segment ends near the former Portland airport, where Charles Lindbergh frequently landed.

The trail runs nearly 8.5 miles between Scarborough and Saco, with new segments expected to be complete around Saco in November 2011. For trail updates, visit the Eastern Trail Management District.

Connect with the Eastern Trail Kennebunk–Biddeford. Connect with the Eastern Trail South Portland Pathway.

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Parking & Trail Access:
You can access the Eatern Trail in numerous places along its route, including Maine's Audubon Nature Center, 0.25 mile west of the trail on Pine Point Road. Additional parking is available at Blue Point Road, Black Point Road, the end of Spring Hill Road and Clark Street.

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Reviews: [3 trail ratings]
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Eastern Trail, Maine
By brucewakefield in January, 2012
Since Dec./2010,trail completed to Saco,behind Thornton Academy,to Clark St.,like the above says.Bike/ped bridge was installed across rte.1,Saco,Oct 27,2011.Trail now 8.6 miles,Clark St to Black Point Rd,Scarborough.ETMD,MDOT,currently working to conect trail to Greenbelt,South Portland,northern terminus of ET.Trail surface is very smooth,and a pleasure to cycle on.Connection to Biddeford section behind Southern Maine Medical Center also being worked on as we speak.From SMMC(parking behind hospital-follow signs)to rt 35 Kennebunk,is 6.2 miles,with really only one grade crossing.Bridge across Kennebunk River,bridge across Maine Turnpike are complete.Sign on Turnpike bridge,interstate 95,reads"Eastern Trail-East Coast Greenway".Trail in planning to continue to Kittery,Maine.
Geocaching on the Eastern Trail
By kathycar in November, 2011
This is a great trail for geocaching on bikes. The ride is flat and easy terraine for most bikes. The geocaches are varied and interesting, without much bush whacking.
Eastern Trail---beautiful
By pinkangel in July, 2011
Went cycling today on this trail. Stunning views of nature. Peaceful. Flat and easy to enjoy the ride.
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Trail Facts
Trail End Points: Clark Street (Saco) to Black Point Rd. at Eastern Rd. (Scarborough)
Counties: Cumberland, York
Trail Length: 8.4 miles
Trail Category: Rail-Trail
Trail Surfaces: Asphalt, Crushed Stone
Trail Activities: Bike, Inline Skating, Wheelchair Accessible, Walking, Cross Country Skiing
TrailLink ID: 6017603

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