About Us

The Sebago to the Sea Trail project was developed as part of a visioning session of the Presumpscot River Watershed Coalition (PRWC), and is now facilitated by the Presumpscot Regional Land Trust (PRLT). The idea had been percolating for years. Since 2007, the PRLT has convened a group process and established a Sebago to the Sea Coalition. The Sebago to the Sea project is a fully collaborative initiative, strengthened by its many partners and advisors. Sebago to the Sea Coalition Members- Bicycle Coalition of Maine City of Westbrook Cumberland County Healthy Maine Partnerships- Healthy Casco Bay, Healthy Portland, Healthy Rivers, and Healthy Lakes Region Falmouth Trails Maine Department of Transportation Mountain Division Alliance National Park Service's Rivers, Trails & Conservation Assistance Program Presumpscot Regional Land Trust (Project Facilitator) Presumpscot River Watershed Coalition Portland Trails Portland Water District Town of Falmouth Town of Gorham Town of Standish Town of Windham Town of Windham Parks & Recreation Department

Casco Bay Estuary Partnership
Eastern Trail Alliance
Greater Portland Council of Governments
Greater Portland New England Mountain Bike Association
GrowSmart Maine
Maine Coast Heritage Trust
Portland North Land Trust Collaborative
Trust for Public Land
United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Windham Land Trust

Trail Route:

The Sebago to the Sea Trail will begin at Sebago Lake and follow primarily the Presumpscot River, ending at Casco Bay. Much of the trail is already in place, including the 10-foot wide bicycle and pedestrian trail along the Mountain Division Rail Corridor and trails that are part of Portland Trails' 32-mile network. The Standish end of the trail is envisioned on Portland Water District's Sebago Lake Land Reserve.

Benefits:

The Sebago to the Sea Trail will enhance a variety of natural and recreational resources in this growing suburban area and will help link the city of Portland to the shores of beautiful Sebago Lake. Much of it will be accessible for off-road bikes, and some of it will be accessible for commuters on bicycle and people of all abilities.

In addition to creating a regional trail, this project will also-

• promote greater land conservation and public access
• enhance watershed protection efforts along the Presumpscot River
• connect a network of green spaces and trails in southern Maine
• increase opportunities for healthy outdoor exercise
• raise awareness of the cultural heritage of the area including the Cumberland and Oxford Canal , the Mountain Division Rail Line and the native Abenaki people
• provide public awareness of existing trails and projects in the Presumpscot River Watershed
• generate visitors and economic activity
• strengthen collaborative partnerships within the Presumpscot River Watershed to enhance future efforts benefiting the region