Walks in the Park
– Mondays & Wednesdays –
Our walking program is designed for pleasure or fitness. We encourage you to pace yourself. MDI Hospital’s Wellness Program is not responsible for lost or stolen items, injuries or accidents. Our goal is to offer a safe and enjoyable activity for everyone. All walkers who are not currently exercising should consult with their health care provider before starting any exercise program.
Walking Group Details:
1. Walks Begin at 8:00AM
2. In case of inclement weather, cancellations will be determined by 7:00 am and program participants notified via email.
3. Things to Consider:
• Please wear appropriate shoes
• Dress in layers
• You may want to bring; water, snacks, insect repellent, camera
4. Group Limit: 20
5. To Sign Up, Contact: Mary Parham, Community Health Educator, 207.801.5034 or mary.parham@mdihospital.org
“Walks in the Park” Schedule:
Wednesday, July 2nd
Eagle Lake towards Bubble Pond. Meet at the Eagle Lake Parking Area, out and back for 4.2 miles.
Monday, July 7th
Great Head to Thunder Hole. Park in the Great Head parking area (at the end of Schooner Head Road on the left), out and back for 4.0 miles.
Wednesday, July 9th
Wooded Loop. Meet in the upper, overflow parking lot for the Jordan Pond House. 3.5 Miles.
Monday, July 14th
Witch Hole Pond. Meet at Duck Brook Bridge Parking area. 3.4 miles.
Wednesday, July 16th
NEW! Fernald Point Road. Meet in the parking lot just behind the building at 1 Fernald Point Road, Southwest Harbor. Out and back for 3.0 miles.
Monday, July 21st
Hadlock Brook Loop. Meet at the Brown Mountain Gatehouse parking area, Route 198 just before Northeast Harbor. 3.9 miles.
Wednesday, July 23rd
Amphitheatre Loop. Park in the lot just north of Brown Mountain Gate House (one mile north of Northeast Harbor on Route 198). 5.2 miles.
Monday, July 28th
Wooded Loop. Meet in the upper, overflow parking lot for the Jordan Pond House. 3.5 Miles.
Wednesday, July 30th
Jordan Stream. Park in the upper overflow lot of the Jordan Pond House. Four bridges on this carriage road loop! 4.0 miles.