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Available
maps of the Route:
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Maps of the Portland Trails network are available from Portland Trails (order via website or phone)or in local shops. All maps are also on our website, www.trails.org.
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| Public
Access: |
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Private
Property:
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No |
| ADA
Accessible: |
Yes |
| Dogs
allowed on a leash?: |
Yes |
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| Information
for Planning a Walk: |
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Total
Route Distance:
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Single Trail
Approximately 5 1/4 Miles |
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Distance
markers:
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Yes |
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Trail
configuration:
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Linear |
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Route
surface:
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Hours
of availability:
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From:
Dawn
To:
Dusk |
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Lighting:
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Yes |
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Plowed
in winter:
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Yes |
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Allowed
uses:
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Walking, biking, rollerblading. |
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Additional
Amenities:
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Bathroom facilities can be found at East End Beach (seasonal) and Bug Light Park (seasonal).
Picnic tables at both East End Beach and Bug Light Park. |
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| Getting
to the Route: |
| Region: |
Greater Portland |
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Town
(closest):
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Portland |
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Location
in Town:
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The Harborwalk connects Portland and South Portland, along their harbors. |
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Location
of Main Trailhead:
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Trailheads at East End Beach in Portland and Bug Light Park in South Portland. |
| Parking
Available: |
Yes |
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Directions
to Parking:
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Parking available at East End Beach (at Cutter Street), Bug Light Park, and many city streets. METRO Bus routes 8 and 1. |
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Bicycle
Parking:
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Yes |
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Driving
Directions to Main Trailhead:
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East End Beach is reached by following Portland's Eastern Promenade to Cutter Street and down to the beach. Bug Light Park can be reached via Madison Street in South Portland. |
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Bicycling
Directions to Main Trailhead:
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N/A |
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| How
to Follow the Route: |
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Walking
directions for following the route:
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The trail is marked by a series of yellow signs. From East End Beach the trail proceeds along the Eastern Promenade Trail to Portland’s Old Port where it joins with the sidewalk. Through a busy waterfront area the trail connects to Harborview Park and onto the Casco Bay Bridge. Across the bridge a ramp leads to Thomas Knight Park, South Portland's waterfront market area, and the South Portland Greenbelt Walkway. The paved greenbelt leads to Bug Light Park. Options for return include the water taxi (207) 879-2562, which should be booked in advance. |
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