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East End Rail Bridge

East End Rail Bridge

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East End Rail Bridge

Name: East End Rail Bridge
Rating: 2

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Location: Portland, Cumberland County, Maine, United States

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1. East End Beach – Portland City Hall loop from Arts District

14.6km

03:45

70m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Views of Casco Bay – East End Beach loop from Oakdale

8.12km

02:05

40m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Views of Casco Bay – East End Rail Bridge loop from Munjoy Hill

4.54km

01:13

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hubert Trapp

August 26, 2024

The gigantic military fortress Battery Steele was built during World War II to house heavy guns to protect the North Atlantic fleet. After the war, the site came into the possession of the Casco Bay Island Development Association and later the Star Foundation, a non-profit organization, became the owner of the fortress. When Battery Steele was put up for sale again, a grassroots campaign was launched by a group of islanders. In 1995, the group bought the 5.5-hectare property to preserve it as a recreational and historical site. This is how Peaks Island Land Preserve, a volunteer organization, was created. In 2005, Battery Steele was added to the National Register of Historic Places.

Walking through the more than 100-meter-long dark tunnel inside Battery Steele creates indescribable impressions. The walls are covered in graffiti, many of which unfortunately do not claim to be classified as ‘street art’.
peaksislandlandpreserve.org/battery-steele

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Elevation -20 m

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Location: Portland, Cumberland County, Maine, United States

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1. East End Beach – Portland City Hall loop from Arts District

2. Views of Casco Bay – East End Beach loop from Oakdale

3. Views of Casco Bay – East End Rail Bridge loop from Munjoy Hill

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