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Bangor Waterfront Trail

This trail system is currently PARTIALLY OPEN. See Trail Alerts tab for details.
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This trail system is currently PARTIALLY OPEN. See Trail Alerts tab for details.
A scenic, paved pathway along the Penobscot River that runs through Bangor’s vibrant Waterfront Park.
Trail Activity
Length
1.0 mile, One Way
Difficulty
Easy
Town
Bangor
Surface
Pavement
Pets
Permitted
Fees
No
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Description

The trail connects to the East Coast Greenway, Kenduskeag Stream Trail, and River City Trail, and features beautiful views of the Penobscot River, sculptures, a public small craft dock, and food trucks. In the summer, the Waterfront Park is home to a number of concerts and festivals.

Trail Manager

Visit Bangor Parks and Recreation online for more information or contact:

Bangor Parks and Recreation

Bangor Parks and Recreation
647 Main Street
Bangor, ME 04401
Phone: (207) 992-4490
parks.rec@bangormaine.gov
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Dispose of Waste Properly
Dispose of solid human waste in a cathole 6-8 inches deep and at least 200 feet from water, camp, or trails. Don't forget to cover it up when you're done!
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Trailhead Information

Several municipal parking lots are located near the intersection of Front and Railroad Streets and offer restrooms, a water fountain, and food trucks.

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mainetrailfinder
May 26, 2020
Thanks for the update, KENDOI! We added an alert to the posting.
kendoi
May 23, 2020
The lower half+ of the river front trail is closed for the next year+ due to major underground storm water construction and Waterfront concert venue expansion. Hopefully When done it will be a great spot again.
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Bangor Waterfront Construction

The lower half of the Bangor Waterfront Trail is currently closed due to a long-term construction and water treatment project.  

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