While our pace has slowed, we still have every intention of reaching our goal of walking all of the Portland Trails. And while we may run a couple of weeks beyond the end of summer (following the calendar), we are determined to complete our goal. Fall is such a nice time for hiking and this challenge it is a great excuse to get out there!
Over Labor Day weekend, we walked the Fore River Trail and the connecting Thompson’s Point section. The total mileage was 1.3 miles. We parked on Hobart Street to pick up the trail and were very pleased to see signage which explained about the Julie N oil spill and the damage it caused. The trail offers some beautiful views of the Fore River and was an easy jaunt.
The Thompson Point section was fun to walk. The view towards the water is great, but to one side of the trail there are warehouses, scrap metal, and assorted vehicles which appear to be neglected. It will be great if they can eventually connect this trail to the Fore River Parkway Trail.
This past Wednesday we headed over to Westbrook to complete the Westbrook River Walk. This area of the city has certainly enjoyed quite a revitalization over the last few years, and the trail adds a pleasant, easy walking path from which to enjoy the river view.
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