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COMMUNITY CONNECTIVITY
While the 24-mile pathway ends at Kennebunk and is the most-used portion of the Eastern Trail—attracting nearly 250,000 bike and pedestrian users in 2021—a signed bike route continues south to Kittery, near the New Hampshire border. Combined, the off- and on-road portions of the corridor span 65 miles, connecting a dozen communities and two counties.
ECONOMIC IMPACT
A recent economic impact study of the Eastern Trail showed that the trail delivers $44.6 million in annual economic benefits and supports 364 jobs across the state. Once 16 miles of additional trail under construction are completed, the trail is projected to bring an additional $27.5 million in earnings and sales.
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