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.

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 early 2025.

Scarborough

Reported: October 24, 2024 | On Saturday, October 26, 2024, the Eastern Trail between the Pine Point Parking Lot and Mile Marker 10.75 in the Scarborough Marsh will be the site of Hike for Hospice, a charity event benefiting the Hospice of Southern Maine. Click here to see a Facebook post (no login required) showing the event’s area. Please anticipate a higher number of people on trail from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM and use caution. Consider avoiding the Pine Point Parking Lot entirely and make alternative parking plans. Trail users are reminded to use safe speeds and leash pets.

Reported: January 14, 2024 | Updated: September 4, 2024 | The Eastern Trail section through the Scarborough Marsh experienced several major washouts this past winter and spring resulting in serious damage to the trail. Please continue to use caution in this area. Despite ongoing repair efforts, conditions may be variable due to unusual weather or high tides. Slow speeds or dismounting your bicycle may be advisable depending on tire size and skill level.

Saco

Reported: November 12, 2024 | Beginning at 7:00 am on Wednesday, November 13, a team of engineers will be working adjacent to the trail near the Mill Brook Road trailhead in Saco. Please use caution and slow speeds in this area as you may encounter their drilling rig on the trail. The rig will enter the Eastern Trail at the Mill Brook Road trailhead and then travel 1,000 ft north before turning west off the trail to access the boring locations. It will repeat this process at the beginning and end of the work day for 2-3 business days this week.

Reported: October 21, 2024 | The trailside water fountain in Saco has been turned off and winterized for the season, thanks to Jim Godbout of Jim Godbout Plumbing & Heating, Inc. who provides this service in-kind. Please keep this in mind ahead of your next visit and bring your own water, as needed. We will alert you in the spring when the water is back on.

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