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Eastern Trail Scarborough (Eastern Ave entrance)
4.7 ★★★★★ 106 Google reviews · Running trail in Scarborough, Maine · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Eastern Trail Scarborough (Eastern Ave entrance)'s own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Picturesque walking venue for strolling, jogging, biking, and horseback riding, featuring marshy vistas and birdwatching.
What runners say about Eastern Trail Scarborough (Eastern Ave entrance)
“One of the trail's highlights is its accessibility; it’s well-maintained and suitable for a variety of activities, including walking, jogging, biking, and even horseback riding.”
“This scenic multi-use trail stretches for miles, offering a beautiful escape through diverse landscapes, including wetlands, forests, and coastal views.”
“Great trail for biking, running or walking.”
“A nice, flat, easy trail for walking or biking.”
Great path for running/walking/biking. I see people birding too sometimes.
I accessed the trail from Eastern Rd, off of Blackpoint Rd. The parking lot had plenty of space. I particularly enjoyed watching red-winged blackbirds right by the parking lot. The trail itself is wide and only pedestrians and cyclists may use it. The marsh is accessible by a couple of unofficial side trails.
Beautiful trail! Must see! The winter months in Maine are absolutely stunning!
The Eastern Trail in Scarborough, Maine, is a fantastic destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. This scenic multi-use trail stretches for miles, offering a beautiful escape through diverse landscapes, including wetlands, forests, and coastal views.
Trail conditions & character
“This scenic multi-use trail stretches for miles, offering a beautiful escape through diverse landscapes, including wetlands, forests, and coastal views.”
“Look carefully at the road segments vs trail, and there are a ton of miles of car free smooth dirt paved multiuse trails with bridges over some of the major roads.”
“Lovely salt marsh, excellent trail , parking not huge here but not busy when I came.”
“The marsh is accessible by a couple of unofficial side trails.”
Plan your run at Eastern Trail Scarborough (Eastern Ave entrance)
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
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