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Fore River Trail
4 ★★★★☆ 27 Google reviews · Running trail in Portland, Maine · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- 100 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Fore River Trail'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.
What runners say about Fore River Trail
“The Fore River Trail is a beautiful, accessible walk that showcases everything that makes this city special.”
An easily accessible wildlife area right in Portland, with great walking trails and sturdy bridges so you can explore throughout a tidal area. The mosquitoes will welcome you enthusiastically.
A trail reclaimed from land by a sewer treatment plant and a path by a Supermarket. YET a pleasant walk and a great view of the river.
Short and flat for the most part with pretty good scenery. Looks narrow in some portions like a bike trail, so no strollers or wheelchairs.
One of Portland's best kept outdoor gems. The Fore River Trail is a beautiful, accessible walk that showcases everything that makes this city special. The scenery along the river is stunning, especially when the tide is out and you get those wide open tidal flats with blue sky overhead.
Trail conditions & character
“The Fore River Trail is a beautiful, accessible walk that showcases everything that makes this city special.”
“An easily accessible wildlife area right in Portland, with great walking trails and sturdy bridges so you can explore throughout a tidal area.”
“This trail is also incredibly dog friendly and my red Lab Scottie is absolutely obsessed with it.”
Plan your run at Fore River Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Distance100 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- 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.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitetrails.org
- Phone+1 207-775-2411
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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