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Cumberland County

Back Cove Trail – Back Cove Crane Sculpture loop from Portland

Bike touring routes & trails

Cumberland County

Back Cove Trail – Back Cove Crane Sculpture loop from Portland

Moderate

4.7

(5503)

13,914

riders

Back Cove Trail – Back Cove Crane Sculpture loop from Portland

03:12

53.1km

370m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 20, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

9.64 km

Pine Grove Preserve

Highlight • Forest

Pine Grove Reserve in Falmouth is a gorgeous 27-acre pine reserve with deep, wartime history.

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2

23.0 km

Sandy Point Beach

Highlight • Beach

In good weather, Sandy Beach Point is a nice place to take a break and watch the activity in White Cove.

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3

25.7 km

Fels-Grove Farm Preserve

Highlight • Forest

Gilman Road takes you past Fels-Grove Farm Preserve. The natural woodlands make this a shaded stretch of road, much appreciated in the warmer summer months.

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4

28.8 km

Cabin at Royal River Park

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Royal River Park is a small, scenic park next to the Royal River and just southeast of the Yarmouth History Center. This is a nice place to pause on a …

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5

47.8 km

Back Cove Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Back Cove Trail is one of the oldest and most popular trails in Portland. As the name suggests, it encircles Back Cove.

From the trail, there are great views …

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6

49.5 km

Back Cove Crane Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

7

50.3 km

Back Cove Trail & Living Shoreline Memorial

Highlight • Trail

B

53.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.8 km

15.4 km

6.09 km

1.46 km

319 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

48.7 km

2.42 km

973 m

587 m

467 m

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Tuesday 28 July

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14°C

34 %

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