Events on the Eastern Trail 2024

Trailwide Events:

• Saturday, September 7th – Maine Lighthouse Ride — Registration is now open for our biggest event of the year, which will take place Saturday, September 7th. All proceeds benefit the Eastern Tail Alliance, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that builds, maintains, and promotes the Eastern Trail, southern Maine’s premier multi-use greenway. Register today and help ensure the ongoing maintenance and development of the Eastern Trail.  More information here.  The Maine Lighthouse Ride as our largest fundraising event requires many volunteers! We need volunteers on Friday, September 6 and Saturday, September 7. If you love the Eastern Trail, please show your support by volunteering for this special event. Email mlr@easterntrail.org to sign up!

Upcoming So. Portland-Scarborough-OOB-Saco Section Events:

• Sunday, August 11 – Wake Up and Ride with Holy Donut, 8 – 10 am EDT, 398 U.S. 1 Scarborough, ME. Join the Eastern Trail and Holy Donut for a morning ride on the Eastern Trail! Participation is free, though donations are gratefully accepted. RSVP now!
• Monday, August 19 – Eastern Trail Full Moon Walk, 7:45 – 9:15 pm EDT, Pine Point Parking Area, 138 Pine Point Road Scarborough, ME – Join the Eastern Trail Alliance for its August Full Moon Walk in Scarborough Marsh. The walk is limited to 25 people and is first come first serve. Pets and flashlights are not allowed for this event to ensure guests can best appreciate the marsh and full moon. Registration required – go here to register.  Please email info@easterntrail.org with any questions you may have.

Upcoming Biddeford-Arundel-Kennebunk Section Events:

• Every Saturday – Eastern Trail parkrun. A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it’s up to you! Takes place every Saturday at 9:00 am at Biddeford Eastern Trail (accessible from the Southern Maine Health Care Hospital car park), Medical Center Drive, Biddeford. Go here for more details. Costs nothing – it’s free! but please register before you first come along.

Upcoming Eliot, South Berwick, Berwick, North Berwick, Wells Section Events:

• No events scheduled at this time.
  

Group Trail Events:

• Full Moon walks are scheduled throughout the year, usually every month – walking in the summer, snowshoeing and skiing as possible in the winter. Groups will be limited in size to 25 people and masks/social distancing is required. No flashlights or pets, please.

Check our separate Ideas for Getting Out on the Trail page, which lists a variety of ideas and resources to enjoy the Eastern Trail.

Get Involved! Learn more about how you can be an Eastern Trail Ambassador.  Go here for details.