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:
Monday, December 1
Paradise Hill. Meet in the far end of the Hull’s Cove Visitor’s Center parking lot to walk up and around Paradise Hill.
Wednesday, December 3
Little Long Pond. Meet at the parking area at the gate, across the street from the natural cobblestone seawall on the road. 4.0 miles.
Monday, December 8
Eagle Lake, towards Bubble Pond. Meet at the Eagle Lake Parking Area, out and back. 4.2 miles.
Wednesday, December 10
Stanley Brook Road. Meet at the Seal Harbor parking lot across from the public beach. Out and back, 4.0 miles.
Monday, December 15
Lurvey Spring Road. Meet at Highway 102 and Lurvey Spring Road, out and back. 3.5 miles.
Wednesday, December 17
Hadlock Brook Loop. Meet at the Brown Mountain Gate House Parking Area, just before Northeast Harbor. 3.9 miles.
Monday, December 22
Sieur de Mont, Jesup Trail and the Great Meadow Loop. Meet at the Sieur de Mont parking area. 3.0 miles.
Wednesday, December 24
Witch Hole Pond. Meet at Duck Brook Bridge Parking area. 3.4 miles.
*Wednesday, December 20
Wooded Loop. Meet in the upper, overflow parking lot for the Jordan Pond House. 3.5 miles.
Friday, December 22
Park Loop Road from Hull’s Cove Visitor’s Center. Out and back, 3.5 miles.
Monday, December 29
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.
Wednesday, December 31
Blackwoods Campground. Park along Highway 3, just outside the campground gates to walk out and back through the campground to the Park Loop Road. 3.0 miles.
*The scoop on winter walks from the Jordan Pond House: you can access the Jordan Pond House at this time of year! It is not possible to enter on Stanley Brook Road, but via Jordan Pond Road in Seal Harbor. Just park in the lower overflow lot (bathroom is open and access trails, pond, and carriage roads are available) and we will be good to go.