Spring, Summer, Fall: When Portland Mainers go for a walk, many of them choose the Back Cove Loop. The Back Cove offers a scenice skyline view of Portland and circles the tidal waters of Back Cove. The Back Cove provides amazing sunsets and sunrises and there is always plenty of Mainers and visitors walking, riding bikes, running or walking their dogs on this groomed path. Parking is available from several spots on the Back Cove so, you can make this walk as long or short as you like. The total loop is a little more than 3 miles but, of course, you can walk or run any portion of the loop. Maybe you have already visited and strolled through the Old Port, seen all of the sites or you’ve just moved to Maine. Whatever the case, the Back Cove provides the perfect walking, running, biking escape within a stones throw of the city. Click Here For All Relevant Info