Walking - Finding a Physical Activity You Can Choose your wellness after work hike. The hiking trail heads straight into Live With walk. For Trails 1-5, begin the woods and then turns left after about 30 feet. Walking is one of the best activities for getting and at the MOVE Yourself sign Continuing straight ahead along the trail, you will staying physically active throughout the seasons. marking the starting point see the remains of an abandoned railroad trestle Walking is relatively easy; it is a self-paced activity of each walk. For Trails 6, 7, crossing Potash Brook. Further along the trail, you that brings with it many positive health benefits. & 8, see map for starting will parallel the Potash Brook for a short distance As a low intensity cardiovascular activity, walking point. Bring this map with and walk through a grove of tall Eastern Hemlock has benefits for everyone. All ages and abilities can you as your walking guide. trees and back to where you started. benefit from a daily walk for health and fitness. All miles are for round trip walks. #4. Redstone/ U-Heights - 1.53 miles - Easy Tips for Getting Started Start at the University Green fountain and cross 1. Wear clothes that will keep you dry and #1 – Centennial Woods Natural Area - South Prospect Street towards the Waterman comfortable. Invest in a good pair of walking 1.05 miles - Moderately Difficult Building. Walk towards Main Street, continuing on shoes and a water bottle. Start at the Centennial Woods Natural Area South Prospect until you reach the exit drive from 2. Start with shorter walks, and gradually trailhead located on Catamount Drive. This trail is the Redstone Green. Turn left at the Green and walk increase the length of your walk each day. rated moderately difficult and should take about until you reach University Heights Road. Continue 3. Do what comes naturally – set a stride length an hour to walk. The trail can be wet or muddy walking, eventually turning left onto Main Street. that is comfortable and a speed that isn’t too and has several steep sections. Wear appropriate Cross Main Street at Morrill Hall and walk until you tough when starting to walk. You should be hiking footwear. The UVM Environmental Program reach the University Green fountain. able to speak comfortably as you walk. has installed small wooden arrow signs for you to 4. Slowly bring the pace up during your walk. follow. #5. Joggers’ Course - As time goes by, your body gets stronger and 3.25 miles - Moderately Difficult needs a new challenge. #2 – Perkins Geology Museum - Start on the Joggers’ Course located adjacent to 5. When you’re done walking, it is advised that 1.17 miles - Easy the Guicciardi Fitness center. This walk is great for you slow your pace to cool your body down. Start near the fountain on the University Green walking, jogging or biking. Most of the path is level, This will gradually ease your heart rate to its and walk towards Billings. This walk is rated easy with almost all of it on paved path. A short stretch, normal level. and makes it ideal at a brisk pace during lunch. about .75 miles, is a dirt path through a grassy field 6. Always carry ID for safety and walk in well lit From Billings, follow the pedestrian path though next to the Burlington Country Club. and traveled areas. the Fleming Green. Turn left and head towards the 7. Forty five minutes of moderate exercise Colchester Avenue traffic light, crossing the street #6. University of Vermont Medical Center is suggested for maintaining health and and continuing on towards Delehanty Hall/Perkins Walking Path .5 miles - Moderately Easy - managing weight most days of the week. Geology Museum. On the return walk, stay on Wheelchair Accessible 8. If 45 minutes seems too long, break it up into Colchester Avenue until you get to the Dewey Hall Start outside of the ACC Main Pavilion by taking three walks of 15 minutes each. crosswalk. Cross over to the University Green. a right on the paved sidewalk. Continue down 9. Before and after a vigorous walk, stretching the concrete stairs and past the emergency is important to reduce injuries and also to #3 – East Woods Natural Area - department entrance. Keeping on the sidewalk, improve your flexibility. Your muscles will be .44 miles - Easy to Moderate you will first pass the side entrance to the McClure warm and ready to stretch after walking. Start at the small parking area located off Swift building on your right. Continue to follow the Street. This trail is rated an easy to moderate hike sidewalk past the historic Mary Fletcher building. through dense, mature woods. 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