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New Mile Markers for the Eastern Trail

In December 2012, the Arundel and Kennebunk Public Works Departments combined forces to install 14 mile markers on over 3.5 miles of the Eastern Trail — extending from the Arundel northern boundary to Route 35 in Kennebunk.

Measuring six inches by 12 inches and mounted at eye level, these double-sided signs are stationed at quarter-mile increments along the off-road sections of the trail and they provide trail users with a precise location on the trail. More importantly, geo-coordinates of the mile markers will be recorded in the E911 systems of all fire-rescue and police dispatch centers servicing the Eastern Trail, enabling first responders to identify the precise position of any caller requiring emergency assistance. Recreationalists will also find the mileage markers to be a convenient way of tracking their progress while running, cycling, or walking along the trail. These mile markers were generously donated by Southern Maine Medical Center — a longstanding supporter and a sponsor of many charity and health promoting events conducted on the Eastern Trail.

Read the full article at Seacoastonline.com.

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Are you on FaceBook? Read about Gary Allen, marathon runner who used the ET on his run to Washington

Gary Allen recently ran 700 miles from Cadillac Mountain to Washington, D.C., averaging 50 miles a day. We were pleased to learn that along the way, Gary utilized parts of the Eastern Trail Go to ET’s Facebook page for Gary’s story, events listings and other news – and great comments about the ET! Go to the page for other news updates – and great comments about the ET!  Recently the ET FaceBook page went over 1,000 fans (“Likes”). Check out the ET FB page here.

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“Tracks Aplenty on the Eastern Trail” – 12/2/2012 Maine Sunday Telegram Article

An article about the Nov. 27 Moonlight Walk led by John Andrews and Joe Yuhas. Key quote: “The trail is humming with energy and events — and it’s not done growing.”

KENNEBUNK – Since the two major bridges connecting the Eastern Trail went in this year, organized events along the trail have increased twofold.

But to a large extent, the fascination, attraction and use of this off-road, woodland trail has been building steam all along

“The last wintertime moonlit walk we had was last January. That drew 30! We might beat that today,” boomed John Andrews, the 75-year-old retired engineer who is a driving force behind this trail being built between South Portland and Kittery.

Read the full article online here

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Eastern Trail provides a beautiful venue for the running portion of recent successful Triathalon

The inaugural Revolution3 Triathlon in Old Orchard Beach was held August 26, 2013. Revolution3 Triathlon, a group that organizes professional events nationally, put on the race. Lauren Goss of Mount Pleasant, S.C., who won the women’s event had this to say about our favorite Maine greenway: “The Eastern Trail was beautiful. I would love to live here just to run on that.”  The quote appears in a Sun Chronicle article.

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Welcome to The Eastern Trail in Southern Maine

Welcome to The Eastern Trail in Southern Maine
Southern Maine’s Multi-Use Greenway


 

The Eastern Trail is both a trail and a vision. The Eastern Trail has 22 off-road miles from Bug Light (in South Portland) to Kennebunk, as well as a scenic on-road route that mostly follows quiet country roads. Experienced bike riders and hikers can enjoy a beautiful journey from South Portland’s Bug Light Park on Casco Bay (near Portland) to Kittery’s Piscataqua River.

The vision to create the Eastern Trail started in the early 1990’s, led by John Andrews and several others. More on that early history here.

Today, to complete this vision, we are aggressively developing plans and funds to both close a critical 1.6-mile gap between South Portland and Scarborough and then add 19 miles between Kennebunk and South Berwick.

Your support will help us get there.

https://www.easterntrail.org/