October 2013

Town of Cape Elizabeth Trails

This is a continuing series of articles on the Greenbelt system of open space and trails located in Cape Elizabeth.  These trails are constructed and maintained by the Town of Cape Elizabeth Conservation Committee, an all volunteer seven member board that reports to the Town Council and is dedicated to the preservation and the promotion of access to the public open spaces of Cape Elizabeth.  The commission meets on the second Tuesday of each month in the Town Hall and the public is always welcome.

The Town of Cape Elizabeth owns more than 1,100 acres of open space. Much of these lands are accessible to the public via 24+ miles of Greenbelt trails.  Look for  Town Greenbelt signs at all trailheads and also throughout the trail system to help you navigate your way on and through the trails. 

Look for these Town Greenbelt signs at all trailheads and also throughout the trail system to help you navigate your way on and through the trails. 
Stonegate Trails

The Stonegate Trails are a collection of trails located north of Robinson Woods. With the acquisition of the remaining ownership rights in Loveitt Woods by the Town Council this summer, the Stonegate trails now cover more than 100 acres of preserved forest and wetland. Access points to the trail network include Dyer Pond Road near the intersection with Shore Road, the end of Dyer Pond Road, the Robinson Woods trail connection, Rockcrest Drive, Stonegate Road, Locksley Road, and Shore Road just north of the path crossing across from Fort Williams Park

The trails are wooded with moderate to hilly terrain and include several bridges that cross streams and wetlands . As the leaves start to change, these trails should provide an excellent opportunity to enjoy the colors of autumn.

The majority of trails on the Greenbelt trail system are multi-use trails intended for a wide variety of recreational purposes including: walking, mountain biking, and on certain sections horseback riding.  With the exception of a few trails that allow snowmobile travel in winter, including portions of the Great Pond trail, no motorized travel is allowed on any portions of the Greenbelt trail system.  Dog walkers are required to remove waste from the immediate vicinity of the trails.  A complete description of the entire Greenbelt trail system, including trails description, maps and allowed uses can be found on the Town website