Trail Conditions, Alerts and Notices

The Eastern Trail Alliance periodically updates this page with trail alerts, conditions, and reports. Our small team relies on trail users to share their trail observations and report problems by filling out this form. Trail conditions are always subject to change, be alert and use caution while on the trail.

All areas:

Updated January 28, 2026 (12:45 PM): Due to recent snowfall and fluctuating temperatures, trail surfaces are snow-covered—12 inches or more in some areas—with ice underneath. Snowshoes are highly recommended. Please use caution, and enjoy the snow!

Scarborough

Reported December 2025 | Updated February 12, 2026 (1:00 PM): Snow grooming on the Eastern Trail in Scarborough is managed and implemented by Scarborough Community Services. While we do not control when, where, or how grooming occurs, we will share status updates with the community as soon as we receive them. We are grateful to Scarborough Community Services for piloting occasional snow grooming this winter between the Black Point Road and Pine Point Road parking lots. Please check back here and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the most up-to-date information on trail conditions and grooming status.

Current status: Last snow groom was 2/12/2026 (1:00 PM).

Saco

The trailside water fountain in Saco has been turned off for the season, thanks to Jim Godbout of Jim Godbout Plumbing & Heating, Inc. who provides this service in-kind.

Biddeford

Reported April 2025 | Updated November 2025: The northbound on-road segment of the Eastern Trail in Biddeford has a new route. The new route was initially implemented in April 2025 as a temporary detour due to a major construction project on Elm Street, however, it will remain as the new northbound route. To travel northbound using the ET on-road, please follow these cues (route shown in green on the map):This image is a screenshot of the northbound detour of the on-road route of the Eastern Trail between the Biddeford and Saco.

  • Continue straight on Main St through the intersection with Elm St
  • Left turn on Lincoln St
  • Right turn on Pearl St. Continue straight on Pearl until you reach the turnaround next to the old smoke stack
  • Continue straight through the fence onto the narrow asphalt path. Look for the Eastern Trail sign on the black street light pole
  • Continue along the asphalt path under the railroad tracks and turn left on Upper Falls Rd. at the Foundry Building
  • Continue on Upper Falls Rd towards The Levy building and Elm St
  • Right turn on Elm Street. Continue on Elm Street across river bridge to traffic signal
  • Left turn on Lincoln St at traffic signal intersection

The southbound Eastern Trail route has not changed. RidewithGPS routes are available by clicking the following links for the northbound route and southbound route.

 

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