Healthy Maine Walks Registry

Walk Detail for Back Cove/Eastern Prom Trail

Contact Information:
Name of route:	Back Cove/Eastern Prom Trail
Name of Managing Group:	Portland Trails
Contact Person First Name:	Nan
Contact Person Last Name:	Cumming
Phone:	( 207 ) 775 - 2411
Website:	http://www.trails.org
E-mail address:	nan@trails.org

Available maps of the Route:

Portland Trail maps and Trail Guide is available for purchase ($4.95) at local stores, via our website www.trails.org, or by calling the office. Maps may be viewed and downloaded at No Charge from our website.
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Public Access:

Private Property:

ADA Accessible:

Yes

Dogs allowed on a leash?:

Yes

Information for Planning a Walk:

Total Route Distance:

Multiple Trails
Approximately 7 1/2 Miles

Distance markers:

Yes

Trail configuration:

Combination Linear and Loop

Route surface:

	Yes	No	Partially
Track:
Sidewalk / Paved:
Wood Chip:
Solid rock:
Gravel or well-drained soil:
Mud or clay soil:
Sand:
Protruding rocks and roots:

Hours of availability:

From: Dawn To: Dawn

Lighting:

Partially

Plowed in winter:

Yes

Allowed uses:

Walking, Biking, Running & Rollerblading

Additional Amenities:

East End Beach-on the Eastern Prom section of the trail has swimming, boat launch, picnic area and bathrooms. Bathrooms are available Spring through Fall. The trail loops Back Cove. The option of the Eastern Prom Trail follows the coastline, offering spectacular views of Portland Harbor and Casco Bay.

Getting to the Route:

Region:

Greater Portland

Town (closest):

Portland

Location in Town:

Preble Street extension

Location of Main Trailhead:

Preble Street extension

Parking Available:

Yes

Directions to Parking:

Parking is available in the lot off Preble Street Extension. Metro bus routes 2,4 and 8.

Bicycle Parking:

Yes

Driving Directions to Main Trailhead:

From downtown, follow Marginal Way to Preble Street extension. From the North, take Baxter Bvld to Preble Street extension.

Bicycling Directions to Main Trailhead:

From downtown, follow Marginal Way to Preble Street extension. From the North, take Baxter Bvld to Preble Street extension. There are marked bike lanes.

How to Follow the Route:

Walking directions for following the route:

Begin at the Back Cove Trail parking area and follow the loop trail in either direction for a 3.5 mile walk. For a longer walk, follow the signs to the Eastern Prom Trail which will take you on a path under Tukey's Bridge(I-295) and along the shore for 2 miles to India Street. Retrace your steps to the Back Cove Trail to complete the Back Cove loop.