Listing of ETA Outing Activities for 2008

NOTE: Please note that this is a proposed trail. Few sections are open yet, and most are privately owned. Please do not go on any section of the trail without landowner permission. The outings listed on this page are intended to take place on the interim On Road Eastern Trail, or on those sections where there is legal access. Thanks!

2008 - ETA Outings

Saturday, April 26, 2008 - Eastern Trail 50 Mile Shore Ride
Time: 8:30 AM
Event Address: Saco Downeaster Train Parking Lot, 110 Main Street, Saco
Distance: 50 Miles
Ride Type: Road
Contact Name: Mogens Ravn - mravn@maine.rr.com
Phone: 207-934-1643 (cell: 207-730-1164)
Comments: We will ride the Eastern Trail from Saco to Wells. Return by scenic ocean route. Ride with group (~14 mph) or go at your own pace. Map provided.

Sunday, May 18, 2008 ElectroVelo Maine Ultra Efficient Vehicle Rally
Time: TBA
Event Address: Beech Ridge Motor Speedway, Scarborough, ME
Event/Ride Type: Rally
Contact Name: Ethan Davis - ethan@velomobiles.net
Event Website: www.velomobiles.net
Phone: 207-423-7360
Comments: There is a $5.00 fee for participants in the Human Powered Vehicle portion of the Rally which will be used to cover insurance for the event. Helmets for participants are required.

May 26, Memorial Day - Snowy Egret Run/Walk with Maine Audubon & Chiropractic Family Wellness Center.
5K race starts at 9:00 AM. The kids 1K starts at 8:30 AM. Registration is at Peterson Field on race day, or at www.active.com. Race is a benefit for the ETA and the Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center. FMI contact Bob LaNigra at runnar@verizon.net or call 883-8662.

Saturday, June 7, 2008 - Eastern Trail 57 Mile Shore Ride
Time: 8:30 AM
Event Address: Wells Downeaster Train Parking Lot, Route 9 at Turnpike Exit 19.
Ride Type: Road
Contact Name: Mogens Ravn - mravn@maine.rr.com
Phone: 207-934-1643 (cell: 207-730-1164)
Comments: We will ride the Eastern Trail from Wells to Kittery. Return by scenic ocean route. Ride with group (~14 mph) or go at your own pace. Map and cue sheet provided.

Scarborough Marsh Walk - July Date TBA
Event Address: Pump Station at Black Point Rd., Scarborough
Event/Ride Type: Walk
Contact Name: Tom Daley - ted434@localnet.com
Comments: Walk will travel from the Pump Station at Black Point Rd. across the marsh to the Pine Point Rd and back.

Monday July 14th - Explore the Off-Road ET in the Scarborough-OOB area
Event City: Scarborough & Old Orchard
Event Address: Pine Point Road, Scarborough Marsh
Distance: 15 miles
Ride Type: stone dust and asphalt
Contact Name: John Andrews - JAndrews@GWI.Net
Phone: 207-282-1979
Comments: We'll visit the older and newest sections of the Eastern Trail and look at some needed future sections.

Thursday August 28th -North Haven Loop Ride
Event City:    North Haven Island
Event Address:   Contact leader by e-mail for meeting details.
Distance:    30 miles
Ride Type:    SLOW on newly paved roads with great views.
Contact Name:    John Andrews  - JAndrews@GWI.Net
Phone:    207-282-1979
Comments: Leader will provide detailed information to those who pre-register. limited to 25 riders. Picnic, ice cream, ferry ride, etc.

Saturday, September 13, 2008 - Maine Lighthouse Ride
Event City - South Portland, Maine
Event Address - Start/End at Southern Maine Community College in South Portland
Distance: 10, 25, 40, 100 mile tour rides
Contact Name - Bob Bowker - email rbowker@gwi.net
More Information: Click Here for detailed information and registration
Comments: Experience the beautiful coast of Maine and see nine (yes, nine) lighthouses! Choose one of several ride options from 10 to 100 miles. All rides begin and end at the campus of Southern Maine Community College in South Portland. Hot showers and barbeque after the ride! The Maine Lighthouse Ride benefits the Eastern Trail Alliance. Don't miss this one!