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.

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.gov. ME Inland Fisheries & Wildlife will be in touch with the local municipality to remove and/or test sick or deceased birds.

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.

Saco

Reported: February 25, 2025 | The normal access points to the ET at Thornton Academy are presently blocked with gigantic piles of snow from their student parking lot. These piles may take some time to melt but meanwhile there is access to the trail at the Stop sign in the parking lot as indicated on the graphic shown to the right.

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