AVA SPECIAL PROGRAMS (Walks): Little Free Libraries, Mayflower, Sandwich, MA Rockin’ Around the Clock, and Walking with America’s Veterans

AVA SPECIAL PROGRAMS (Bike): Mayflower Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2021 April 1 - Nov. 11, 2021 10 and 6km Walks 25km Bike DIRECTIONS: From I-495 South: Walk and Bike in Olde I-495 South (which becomes Route 25), go to the end and cross over the . Go around the rotary ¾ of the way to Route 6A exit. Take 6A START/FINISH: TIMES: Daily after 8 a.m. for approximately 5 miles. The Stop & Shop Plaza is on the left. Stop & Shop Finish before sunset. Stop & Shop Plaza, 65D Route 6A Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas. From Rt. 3 South: Sandwich, MA 02563 Follow Rt. 3 South across the Sagamore Bridge. Take Exit 1C onto Route 6A Tel: 508-833-3288 toward Sandwich for 3 miles. The Stop & Shop Plaza is on the left.

Event Box at Customer Service Desk. W W & B W PARKING: Please park away from grocery store giving customers access to closest spaces.

WALK TRAIL DESCRIPTIONS: Sandwich, the oldest town on Cape Cod, became the site of one of America’s largest glass factories, which flourished during the 19th century. In 2013, the Cultural Council designated Sandwich as an official state cultural district. The route encompasses the Glass Museum showcasing early glass production, quaint shops, and unique bed and breakfast accommodations. Other sights include the Dexter Grist Mill, Hoxie House (ca. 1675) recognized as one of the oldest houses on Cape Cod, the birthplace of Thornton W. Burgess, historical landmarks, and Sandwich village shops. A boardwalk crossing a salt marsh provides a breathtaking view of Cape Cod Bay. An optional 1km extension, to increase the 10km to an 11km distance, goes into the Sandwich Fish Hatchery, managed by MassWildlife, which raises a variety of trout to stock rivers, streams, lakes, and ponds. Note: The 6km route requires a short drive (½ mile) to the trail start. WALK RATING: Both walk routes are flat and mostly on paved surfaces with an AVA trail rating of 1B, suitable for strollers but not wheelchairs.

BIKE TRAIL DESCRIPTION: The entire route is on the paved Recreation Trail, passing the Aptucxet Trading Post, a vertical plate POC: Pat Damiani railroad lift bridge, and the Bourne and Sagamore Bridges. 16 Shells Way Note: The bike start requires a ½ mile drive to the start of the route at Sagamore Beach, MA 02562 the Sandwich Recreation area. Helmets are mandatory. Tel: 508-888-7366 [email protected] BIKE RATING: The AVA trail rating is 1A.

AWARD: These are IVV Credit Only events. The Walk ’n Mass Volkssport Club patch is available for $4.00 which includes IVV Credit.

COVID Notices Please adhere to all state/local health & safety guidelines when participating in our events.

Many of our start/finish locations were impacted by closures or reduced hours in 2020 and it is likely this will continue during 2021. Please check websites or call before traveling to events to ensure boxes are accessible. You can also contact the POC for the event to discuss alternative methods to register and receive directions as needed.

SPECIFIC EVENT NOTES Greenfield (page 14): Contact POC before traveling, Walk Box may be in alternate location—on porch of POCs at 22 Madison Circle, Greenfield, MA 01301. Newton (page 22): Additional or early closures may occur due to COVID-19 restrictions; check Library website or contact POC. Shelburne Falls (page 32): Contact POC before traveling, Walk Box may be in alternate location—on porch of POCs at 22 Madison Circle, Greenfield, MA 01301. Wellesley (page 34): Library closed for cleaning from 2-3 p.m. each weekday; senior hours on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Additional or early closures may occur due to COVID-19 restrictions; check Library website or contact POC.

Exit Renumbering As MA & RI are starting to renumber exits along many highways per federal mandate, you may find things look different than how directions are described in this booklet. Please watch signs closely, old exit numbers will also be noted on the new signage, and have patience as you navigate highways during this ongoing project.