Trail description: The Eastern Trail will eventually be an 80-mile off-road trail connecting Portsmouth, NH and Portland, Maine. Currently it follows low-traffic country roads between the two cities. The Eastern Trail forms a section of the East Coast Greenway. Access fee: None Towns along the trail: Portsmouth (pop 27,000), NH, Wells (pop 8,000), Saco (pop 15,000), Portland (pop 65,000), ME Web site:Eastern Trail Alliance | East Coast Greenway Trail map: A map is available on the ETA website. A guidebook can be ordered for $10. Trail surface: Currently on paved roads, eventually will be gravel rail trail Designated activities: Walking, bicycling Facilities on the trail: Several towns have rest rooms and restaurants Points of interest: Beaches at Old Orchard, Ogunquit and several other towns Lodging: Several towns offer accommodation Camping: Several campgrounds are nearby Bike shops: Several bike stores are in Portland Weather forecast:Portland Tourism info:Greater Portsmouth Chamber | Southern Maine Coast Chamber | Portland Visitors Bureau Getting to the trail: Portland has an airport and Amtrak rail service is available from Boston (but bikes can only be loaded or unloaded at Boston, Wells and Portland, and bike racks are limited so reserve ahead). Map of local region:Portsmouth | Portland
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