The Journey to Health program at Waldo County General Hospital is starting a new way to get exercise this summer. Each Saturday, beginning June 1 and running through Oct. 5, there will be a guided walk somewhere in Waldo County from 10 a.m. to noon.
You can find out more about the weekly hikes by signing up for the Journey to Health email list and newsletter at www.wcgh.org or by calling Sumer Higgins at 338-9359.
According to WebMD, weight loss is only one benefit of a walking program. Regular walking helps lower cholesterol, reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes, increases bone strength, and improves circulation.
The scheduled walks are:
Jun. 1 Passy Greenway City of Belfast Trail
Jun. 8 Stover Preserve, Belfast
Jun. 15 Fernald’s Neck, Lincolnville
Jun. 22 Jetty Road, Sears Island
Jun. 29 Little River Trail, Belfast (from water district)
Jul. 13 Haystack Mountain, Liberty
Jul. 20 Northern Pond, Monroe
Jul. 27 River Trail Tanglewood, Lincolnville
Aug. 3 Little River Trail, Belfast (from Walsh Field)
Aug. 10 Laffin Road, Mt. Waldo, Frankfort
Aug. 17 Bog Brook Trail, Montville
Aug. 24 Purple Trail, Mt. Waldo, Frankfort
Sept. 14 Northern Headwaters Trail, Montville
Sept. 21 Conner Mill Trail, Unity
Sept. 28 Tanglewood Trail, Lincolnville
Oct. 5 Unity Park Loop, Unity