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.
Help Shape Winter Trail Use!: We want to hear from YOU! How do you use the Eastern Trail in winter? Whether you walk, run, bike, or ski, your feedback helps us improve the trail for all seasons. Take our quick survey and share your thoughts! Survey Link
Avian Flu Alert: Cases of Avian flu are on the rise here in Maine. Avian flu is a viral infection that affects bird populations. If you find a dead or sick bird along the Eastern Trail, please avoid contact and report it by emailing WildlifeDiseaseRpts.IFW@maine.
South Portland
Reported: Fall 2023 | Updated: August 22, 2024 | A quarter-mile section of the South Portland Greenbelt/Eastern Trail is closed for construction at the Betsy Ross House. A detour is in place. The detour begins where the Greenbelt intersects with Preble Street and continues down Preble Street to Broadway. It then follows Broadway until it reaches Sanford Street and reconnects with the rest of the path. This closure and detour is expected to remain in place until sometime in 2025.
Saco
Reported: May 8, 2024 | The trailside water fountain in Saco has been turned on for the season, thanks to Jim Godbout of Jim Godbout Plumbing & Heating, Inc. who provides this service in-kind.
Biddeford
Reported: May 6, 2025 | A major construction project on Elm Street in Biddeford is expected to impact traffic patterns in Biddeford until November 2025. The Eastern Trail Alliance has created a northbound detour for the on-road segment of the Eastern Trail impacted by this project. Southbound Eastern Trail thru traffic will not be affected, however, cyclists are encouraged to consider increased automotive congestion in the Biddeford-Saco area and stay alert and aware of their surroundings at all times. To travel northbound using the ET on-road detour, please follow these cues:
- 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
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