Great Pond Trail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaGullcrest / Great Pond
Cape Elizabeth, Maine -
Difficulty Rating
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Dogs AllowedYes
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TTFs on TrailBridge
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Global Ranking
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Local Popularity70 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 80 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Land Owner
One of Cape’s hidden outdoor gems, the 28.8-acre Great Pond Preserve consists of two CELT-owned tracts connected by a network of trails that are shared with the town-owned Greenbelt system. The trail, named after its most prominent feature, is the largest freshwater body of water in Cape Elizabeth and provides exceptional walking, running, and biking trails.
From the trailhead off Fowler Road, you’ll pass the town boat racks, where the trail branches left and connects with a town property and trail around a small pond. Vernon Road and residential areas are nearby. The trail branches right and leads you to a sandy beach used for access to the water. Continuing along the edge of the pond, you’ll reach a system of marked trails and a boardwalk on the left, purchased and constructed in 2017, to explore a lush forest and extensive wetlands near the pond. These trails also connect with Sweet Fern Road and adjacent areas. From that trail junction, the main trail descends to a 700-foot boardwalk, which follows the curve of the pond, providing views over the water and marsh with their abundance flora and fauna.
At the end of the boardwalk, a short steep rise up stone steps with a railing brings you back onto CELT property, where you’ll be rewarded with the best views of the pond from a rocky lookout on the eastern shore.
Access Info
Public access to the trails can be found from the following locations: Fenway Road, Vernon Road, Sweet Fern Road and Route 77 across from the Kettle Cove Creamery and Cafe.
If the trail is accessed from Fenway Road, you may park along either side of Fenway Road; however, please avoid parking in the cul-de-sac.
Parking at Kettle Cove Ice Cream and Shack for trail use is limited to three parking spots facing Route 77 between the telephone pole and the fire hydrant. These parking spots are made available to the public through the generosity of the business owner — if these spots are full, please come back later or access the Great Pond Trail from another entrance.
Local Trail Association
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Great Pond Trail multi-use trail trail
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Altitude change19 ft
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Altitude min15 ft
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Altitude max49 ft
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Altitude start30 ft
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Altitude end49 ft
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Grade0.3%
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Grade max-13.2%
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Grade min12.1%
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Distance climb1,673 ft
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Distance down1,673 ft
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Distance flat2,513 ft
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Avg time00:11:55
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Avg reverse time00:11:32
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- 12 miles avg distance
- 43 rides
- 15 miles avg distance
- 249 rides
- Last: Nov 2, 2024
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