Winter Harbor: The Ocean Walk

This walk should take about 30 minutes.

The route:

Things to keep in mind:

Parts of this route lack sidewalks and crosswalks. Maintain an awareness of traffic and obey all traffic laws.
Some areas have narrow road shoulders and broken pavement. Watch your step!
If you have health concerns, ask your doctor if adding a thirty-minute walk into your daily routine is a good idea.
Remember, Maine law requires that when a sidewalk is not available, pedestrians must walk facing approaching traffic on the left side of the road.
Public parking is available off School Street.

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Heart Healthy Facts:

Fewer than 50% of Americans meet the minimum guidelines for moderate physical activity.
A 30-minute brisk walk can help lower your blood pressure, raise your production of HDL (the good stuff!), reduce the risks of diabetes and obesity-related illness, and improve overall fitness!
A 130-pound person walking at a moderate pace for half an hour burns 60-70 calories. A 200-pound person burns 90-100 calories in that half-hour. Walking at a brisk pace burns even more calories! Calculate your rate here.