Description

Back Cove is a neighborhood in Portland that houses not only people but also a large population of birds. Home to a tidal pool and 33-acre sanctuary where the feathered locals like to congregate, the neighborhood is most well known for the Back Cove trail, a flat loop around the cove that is about 3.5 miles long. The trail is a great place to get some exercise while enjoying a great view of the Portland skyline, making it a popular spot for runners, walkers, and dog walkers, not to mention bird watchers. Surrounding the trail and water is the Back Cove neighborhood, which is made up of upscale housing, apartments, and good schools.