Dear Friend of the Eastern Trail, We are thrilled to share a major milestone with you: construction is officially underway on the long-anticipated Close the Gap project in Scarborough, Maine! In partnership with the Town of Scarborough and MaineDOT, this project will add 1.6 miles of off-road trail to the Eastern Trail, connecting the trail…
How did YOU make the most of the Eastern Trail last winter? Whether you’re snowshoeing, jogging, or riding a fat bike—we want your feedback! It is not too late to take our winter trail-use survey. Your input helps us plan for a better all-season trail experience. Share your trail habits in our quick survey – Go…
Dear Friend of the Eastern Trail: As the new board president of the Eastern Trail Alliance, I am proud to support the Eastern Trail because of the transformative impact it has on my life. The Eastern Trail provides me a spectacular car-free and stress-free commute option to the office. On days that I do drive…
Dear Friend of the Eastern Trail, One of the best parts of my job as the Trail Manager for the Eastern Trail Alliance is seeing you and thousands of people like you enjoying the Eastern Trail each year. And wow, do I love my job! When I see families out enjoying the trail together or…
We need your help, trail users! Are you a photographer? Have great photos? We are looking for photos of the Eastern Trail and supporters enjoying the trail to publish on our website, social media, and in other materials. For more information or to submit your images, please contact communications@easterntrail.org.
We are happy to announce the creation of a new web page on this site to provide updates on known conditions along the Eastern Trail. This will include updates on temporary trail closures and detours, changes in surface conditions and other issues following storms or other events, and other situations that trail users should be…
Led by the planning/engineering firm VHB, the Eastern Trail Alliance and Eastern Trail Management District in collaboration with the Southern Maine Planning and Development Commission (SMPDC), MaineDOT and the municipalities of Kittery, Eliot, York, South Berwick, and North Berwick are proud to release the Eastern Trail Connectivity Feasibility Study Story Map. This story map will…
Greetings! I am honored to introduce myself as the new Executive Director of the Eastern Trail Alliance. I join the organization with over fifteen years of experience working in global nonprofits. A hallmark of my career has been addressing the universal importance of a place to seek refuge. We all need refuge, for reasons as…
Saco Bay News | Randy Seaver, Contributing Writer | Mon, Nov 06, 2023 A pedestrian was struck and killed by a motorist on Spring Street in Saco last week. Just a few months before that tragic accident, another pedestrian was struck and killed near the intersection of Water and Main streets in Saco. These tragedies…
Dear Eastern Trail Enthusiast, Every community along the Eastern Trail is an important part of our mission, and your voice matters! The Eastern Trail Alliance wants to hear what you think about us and how we can better fulfill our mission. Can you spare a few minutes to share your thoughts on how important the…
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