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Back Cove Trail

Portland, ME
207-775-2411
Ranked #8 of 68 attractions in Portland
5.0 of 5 stars 7 Reviews
Type: Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas, Hiking Trails, Trails
Activities: Running, Birdwatching
Description: Portland's most popular and well-known trail offers view of the city skyline.
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Cape Elizabeth, Maine
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

Love this trail. It is great for walking or running. Stroller friendly as well. Great view of Back Cove. Can do this easily in an hour or less. I used to walk it on my lunch break when I worked nearby. More

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Syracuse, NY
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2012
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My wife and I actually started our run at the Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal. We went two miles on the path along the Casco Bay until we picked up the Back Cove trail. It is a 3.5 mile packed gravel trail that was great for running (Probably walking & certain bikes too). The scenery & veiws were fantastic while... More

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Falmouth, Maine
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 5, 2012

This is a great trail for runners and walkers. not bad for wheelchairs or dogs either. Watch out for the goose poop! More

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Massachusetts
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 21, 2012

This is a great running & walking trail that is well maintained with nice landscape views. The part of it that ruins the experience is when you pass by the sewage treatment plant. When you're breathing hard from running it's pretty terrible to be sucking in that terrible air. I don't live in Portland and I've only been on this... More

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Portland, ME
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 1, 2012
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Rain or shine, in any season, this trail is available and packed down for walking, running or biking. It's a 3.5 mile loop around an inlet of Casco Bay, including a portion over Tukey's Bridge. There are benches available along the way for sitting and watching the beautiful scenery. There are a couple of fields to play soccer, as well.... More

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Atlanta, Georgia
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 7, 2011

My wife and I were training for a half-marathon and we needed to get some miles in. We found and ran this trail and I have to say — I'm absolutely jealous my hometown doesn't have something like this. The view was spectacular the entire time, and they even had water fountains every mile or so. Take a morning or... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 20, 2011
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Beautiful, low key, family environment or relaxing scenic place to run for the casual or serious runner or walker. Been running here for years. It is my place to run, unwind from the stress of the day and then sit and look at the beauty of the sunset afterwards. I run here year round. They maintain the trails year round!... More

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