Fore River Trail - Hiking trail near Portland, Maine, United States - Description
| Name | Fore River Trail | |
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| Summary | Interpretive signage along the trail describes the area's fragile ecosystem and the damage caused by the spill | |
| Type | Day Hike - Out and Back | |
| Distance (Total) | 2.0 miles / 3.2 km | |
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| Hiking Season | - All Year Long | |
| Things To See | - River | |
| Difficulty | Easy | |
| Rating | Trail has not been rated. | |
| Nearby Town | Portland, Maine, United States | |
| Link | http://www.trails.org/map_files/fore_river_page_description.html | |
| Permit Required | No | |
| Trail Map |
Funded with restoration funds from the Julie N oil spill in Portland Harbor in 1996, this trail opened on the fifth anniversary of the spill, September 27, 2001 . Interpretive signage along the trail describes the area's fragile ecosystem and the damage caused by the spill. The gravel and boardwalk trail runs along the Fore River and rail tracks, through wooded and marsh areas east to Thompson's Point. To the west, a short walk along Congress Street sidewalks will connect you to the Stroudwater Trail and the Fore River Sanctuary.
Description courtesy of Portland Trails
The Fore River Trail is accessed on Hobart Street off outer Congress Street. Parking is available along Hobart Street.
| Latitude | 43.6584221518 degrees / 43° 39.505' / 43° 39' 30.32" |
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| Longitude | -70.3025329113 degrees / -70° 18.152' / -70° 18' 9.12" |
| Created by Nick on 03/24/2010 |
| Last edited by Nick on 03/24/2010 |
- Comments
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