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Available
maps of the Route:
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Eastern Trail Guide that describes Eastern Trail from Portsmouth to Casco Bat may be purchased at http://EasternTrail.Org. However, it is not needed to cross the section crossing the marsh.
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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 2 1/2 Miles |
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Distance
markers:
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No |
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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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No |
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Plowed
in winter:
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Partially |
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Allowed
uses:
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walking, biking, X-country skiing. Round trip distance across marsh and back is approximately 5 miles. |
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Additional
Amenities:
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Crosses Scarborough Marsh with its wildlife and views or Maine''s largest saltwater marsh |
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| Getting
to the Route: |
| Region: |
Greater Portland |
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Town
(closest):
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Scarborough |
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Location
in Town:
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Connects Black Point Road (Rt. 207) with Pine Point Road (Rt. 9) |
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Location
of Main Trailhead:
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Southern trailhead is a parking lot 1/4 mile east of Maine Audubon''s Scarborough Marsh nature center on Rt. 9.
Northern trailhead parking is found by following Rt. 207 east from Rt. 1 at Oak Hill Scarborough. In about 1/4 mile, turn right onto Eastern Ave for 1/4 mile to parking area. |
| Parking
Available: |
Yes |
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Directions
to Parking:
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See above. |
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Bicycle
Parking:
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No |
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Driving
Directions to Main Trailhead:
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See above. |
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Bicycling
Directions to Main Trailhead:
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See above or follow Eastern Trail to this secting using published trail guide. |
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| How
to Follow the Route: |
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Walking
directions for following the route:
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Linear route crosses marsh on gravel 12-foot-wide trail. |
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