New Trail Section of the Eastern Trail Opened

A new section of the Eastern Trail has been opened that improves outdoor recreational access between Old Orchard Beach and Scarborough. The new 1.6 mile trail section was improved along an abandoned railway right of way and is intended for multiple uses including hiking, biking, bird watching, and cross country skiing. Features along this section include the Nonesuch River and the Scarborough Marsh.

This section is part of a larger project funded by the Maine Department of Transportation and part of the vision of the Eastern Trail Alliance. When completed, the Eastern Trail will provide an approximately 80 mile path in Maine from South Portland’s Bug Light Park on Casco Bay to the Piscataqua River in Kittery.

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The newest section is part of a larger $3 million project to add six miles to the trail. The plan includes building a bridge to carry the trail over the Maine Turnpike in Kennebunk.

Funding for the new stretch was awarded through the Maine Department of Transportation, and made possible through partnerships with local town officials and Central Maine Power Co., which owns the utility pathway.