Caroline County residents are invited to chase away those winter blues and cabin fever and take a walk or hike, socialize with others and enjoy the outdoors with Healthy Parks, Healthy People this winter.
Martinak Morning WalkYear-round morning walks meet at the Martinak State Park Office at 10:30 a.m. The walks on Tuesdays and Thursdays are guided and on a paved trail.
Walks are approximately one mile in length, or about 2,000 steps, with plenty of benches available for resting and enjoying nature. After a mile or 1.5 miles, walkers may choose to walk longer through the camp loops and trails or return to the start.
Participants meet at the gravel parking area on the left past the park office.
Wednesday Hike ScheduleWednesday hiking begins in February and continues until May. All hikes are three to five miles on a variety of terrains and locations and begin at 10:30 a.m.
Participants are asked to dress for the weather and bring water and a snack to stay hydrated and fueled.
Feb. 5 — Martinak State Park Boundary Walk, meet at the Boat Ramp parking area.
Feb. 12 — Adkins Arboretum Loop it Walk, meet at Visitor Center parking area.
Feb. 19 — Trappe Pond State Park Bob Trail, meet at Nature Center parking area.
Feb. 26 — Terrapin Nature Park Cross Island Trail, meet at Exit 37 parking area.
March 5 — Idylwild WMA Marshy Hope Creek, meet at Houston Branch parking area.
March 12 — Tuckahoe State Park Anna’s Trail, meet at Park Office.
March 26 — Blackwater NWR Wildlife Walk, meet at Visitor Center parking area.
April 2 — Tuckahoe State Park Sandtown Trail, meet at Cemetery Road parking area.
April 9 — Sassafras NRMA Meadows and Forest, meet at Turners Creek parking area.
April 16 — Wye Island NRMA Dividing Creek Trail, meet at Lodge Lane parking area.
April 23 — Tuckahoe State Park Pee Wee’s Trail, meet at Crouse Mill Road parking area.
April 30 — Lynch Preserve Robins Creek Trail, meet at the end of Tall Tree Lane in Preston.
If school in Caroline County is delayed or canceled, the walks or hikes will be canceled. To receive more information about any of these hikes or walks or to be added to the Healthy Parks, Healthy People email, contact karen.gianninoto@maryland.gov.
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