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Hubert Trapp
August 26, 2024
Hiking
The origins of the Back Cove Trail go back to Mayor James Baxter, who between the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century managed to realize his dream of creating a boulevard on Back Cove.
Today, a gravel path leads around the estuary basin north of downtown. The basin is almost circular in shape and about 1 mile in diameter. The Back Cove Trail is a popular path for walkers, joggers and cyclists.
While walking along the trail, you have great views of the Portland skyline.
Today, a gravel path leads around the estuary basin north of downtown. The basin is almost circular in shape and about 1 mile in diameter. The Back Cove Trail is a popular path for walkers, joggers and cyclists.
While walking along the trail, you have great views of the Portland skyline.
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