Let’s get ... EXERCISE TIPS It is recommended that you get at least 30 minutes of physi- cal activity each day. This can be broken up into 10 minute “MOVING segments throughout the day, but the goal is 30 minutes per day. Start slowly if you are new to activity and check GRAYS HARBOR” with your health care provider if you have concerns about your physical limitations. Your Grays Harbor Public Health and Social Services Department would like to invite you to take a walk on one MORE TIPS FOR ENJOYING ACTIVITY ... of the many local trails and walkways highlighted in this brochure. The trails featured are easy to access and can be • Invest in a good pair of walking shoes ... your feet will thank you! enjoyed by individuals of all fitness levels. • Increase your body's hydration by making sure you drink plenty of water. • Do some gentle stretches as part of your warm-up and cool-down. Hold a comfortable stretch for at least 10 seconds. • Take your dog with you - what great motivation for both of you! Be sure to keep your pet on a leash and clean up after him! • Walk with a friend ... this is a great way to enjoy each other’s company and motivate each other to reach fitness goals. • Be visible to increase safety. Wear reflective clothing when it’s dark and bright colors during daylight hours. • Enjoy the benefits of routine physical activity! We’d also like to challenge you to “GET MOVING” and • Use of sun screen may help prevent skin cancer. • Wearing a hat and sunglasses may help prevent to remind you that walking is one of the easiest ways to cataracts. increase your physical activity level, which in turn keeps • When walking on roads without designated you healthier ... so lace up those sneakers and hit the sidewalks, always walk facing traffic. trails, the roads or the sidewalks ... for a healthier you! *Trail users assume the risk for their own safety when using the routes indicated on this map. For more info on Moving Grays Harbor go to: www.ghphss.org Sponsored in part by Aberdeen Trails: Aberdeen Parks & Rec 537-3248 Cosmopolis Trails: City of Cosmopolis 532-9230 www.aberdeenparksandrec.com/parks.htm Makarenko Park Trail: 2 miles of gravel trails located in Basich Trailway: 1.5 miles of paved trail from Cushing the woods between Bell Hill and Cemetery Hill. This is a Street in South Aberdeen to Cosi Lions Park. This trail great nature trail for walkers and joggers. Upon entering meanders through Pioneer Park and along the natural Cosi, turn north onto G Street and then take a left onto setting of Mill Creek. Park at Lions Park in Cosmopolis or Altenau Street. Go up the hill until you get to Stanford Pioneer Park (off Tilden) in South Aberdeen. Drive and follow the road to the right. It will dead-end at Makarenko Park. Chehalis River Trailway: 1.65 miles of paved trail from Mill Creek Park Trail: Cosi’s most popular park. Located Mill Street through South Aberdeen residential areas and along the Chehalis River, ending next to the (Westport) on C Street just a few blocks past the school. This park Highway 105. Park at the Mill Creek Pump Station (as offers miles of gravel trails, both flat and graded along you cross the Chehalis River Bridge entering South Mill Creek and around Mill Creek Pond. Aberdeen, take a right onto Marion Street and then a right onto Mill Street) to begin your walk. Hoquiam Parks: Hoquiam Parks and Rec 532-5700 ext. 240 • www.ci.hoquiam.wa.us Morrison Riverfront Walkway: 1.8 miles of paved trail from Guesthouse Inn & Suites to Lakeside Industries. Bowerman Basin Sandpiper Trail: Located at the Park at Guesthouse Inn & Suites, Wal-Mart, Gateway Hoquiam Airport. This trail offers great bird viewing along Plaza or Morrison Park to begin your a wooden plank trail in west Hoquiam. Trail access may walk. be muddy at times. Park near cafe to begin your walk. Stewart Park Trail: .8 mile of Riverside Dike: A 1.4 mile loop from the Hoquiam rugged trail up and down hills and Farmers Market, across the Riverside Bridge, down across bridges. Follow "B" Street Levee Street, across the Simpson Avenue Bridge then north toward Wishkah Road. Take a across to the Farmers Market. left onto Valley Road. Follow trails from the parking area. Sunset Memorial Park: A popular walking area located off Grand Avenue in Hoquiam. Features miles of paved Swano Lake Trails: 2 miles of dirt trails that loop around loop roads with gradual inclines and declines and very Swano Lake on the Grays Harbor College campus. This limited traffic. Abutting Sunset Park is Elton Bennett trail has hills, bridges and interpretive signs. Park in the Nature Walk which offers miles of rugged trails in a lower lot by the maintenance building and follow signs to nature setting. the trail head. Trail may be muddy at times. Sherwood Forest Trail: Very rugged trail located off Bel **Of course, you don't have to leave your neighborhood Aire drive in Aberdeen. Turn onto Sherwood Lane, there to enjoy the benefits of walking. Just make the time to fit is a sign at trail head. Miles of terrain to explore. activity into your day ... every day. Ocean Shores/Pacific Beach: Montesano Trails: Montesano Parks 249-3021 x112 For information contact City of Ocean Shores 289-2754 or www.montesano.us/parks&Rec.htm Friends Landing: A truly unique area The local beaches offer variety in walking and are a great especially dedicated to those with place for families to spend active time. disabilities. Offers 1.7 miles of paved/ planked trail around Lake Quigg and Damon Point State Park*: Offers 1 mile of walkable ample rest stops along the way. Take the beach. In the town of Ocean Shores, follow Point Brown Devonshire exit off Highway 12 and head Avenue south for about 4.5 miles. Turn left just past the south. Turn left on Katon Road and marina into the park entrance. follow to Friends Landing. Griffith-Priday State Park*: This Lake Sylvia State Park: A very popular walking and park is 21 miles north of Hoquiam on biking area in Montesano. From Main St., head north SR 109. Turn left onto Benner Road up 3rd St. and follow the signs to park. once in Copalis Beach and follow to There are numerous trails, but the most park. The park features walkable popular is the 2-mile trail around the beach and Copalis River access as lake. The West side is fairly level and well. easily accessible, with the East side being more graded and having wooden stairs and bridges. Trail will be muddy Point Brown Avenue in Ocean Shores offers miles of in the winter and spring. There are also miles of trails wide-shouldered roads for those who prefer paved and on the dam-side of the lake. level walking surfaces. Montesano City Loop: If you are looking for a popular Quinault Rain Forest Nature Trail**: A .5 mile circle loop in town, park near the County Court House interpretive trail featuring rain forest education. Follow SR off Main Street and walk west on Broadway toward 3rd 101 to Quinault’s South Shore Road. Signage will lead St. Take a right on 3rd and follow up the hill to you to the Rain Forest trail. A longer, 4 mile recreational McBryde. Take a right and walk to Medcalf St. Take trail is also accessible from the interpretive trail and goes another right and follow with a right on Beacon Avenue. through the rain forest and along the lake’s shore. Take Beacon to Spruce Avenue and this will take you back to Main St. Loop is 2.4 miles and requires moderate intensity as there is a slight incline to walk. *For state park info go to: www.parks.wa.gov. Preachers Slough Interpretive Trail: Off Highway 107, **Olympic National Forest also offers many walking and this well-maintained nature trail offers 3.5 miles of hiking trails. Go to: www.fs.fed.us/r6/olympic/recreation- walkway. Maps at trail head give nu/. distance and trail guides. Look for Preachers Slough Trail sign for access off of Highway 107. Elma Trails: Elma Chamber of Commerce 482-3055 Westport/Grayland Trails: or www.elmachamber.org/ For information contact City of Westport 268-0131. Vance Creek Park: Located off Wenzel Slough Road in Westport Light State Park: This 1.3 mile path goes from Elma, this facility offers a .7 mile, ADA accessible loop the lighthouse to Westhaven State Park. For more around the East pond. The West pond is also information go to: www.parks.wa.gov. approximately .7 miles and offers a compacted dirt/gravel surface. This is a very popular walking area year John’s River Wildlife Area: Off State Route 105, 12 round. miles West of Aberdeen. Take John’s River Road, turn left at the Y and follow the signs to public fishing. The trail is Elma City Loop: Starting at 3rd paved for .57 miles, but continues along the dike for and Main, go north up to Pine St. another 1/2 mile. In the timber stand there are wooded and take a right. Follow Pine single-track trails for those who are more adventurous. through the Strawberry Hill area Very scenic and level walk. (Use permits are required if and take a left on Garden Road. parking in parking lot ... call 249-4628 for information.) Take another left on Harding Road, left on Wakefield St., right on 11th and back down to Main St.