The Lighthouse Trail

 

South Portland, Maine

11 km or 5 km Walk

April 1 – November 30, 2009

Riverwalk America

 

 

Welcome to Maine’s popular Lighthouse Walk.

 

Trail Description: This 11km trail with a 2 km option is along sidewalks and paved roads. The trail goes to the Portland Head Lighthouse, along the way you will walk along a beach. This walk is suitable for strollers and wheelchairs with assistance.  Trail rating is 2.

 

Point of Contact: Linda Darling, 283 Westbrook St, South Portland, ME 04160  (207) 775-9028.  Email:  Ldarling001@maine.rr.com

 

Start Point: Hannaford’s Supermarket, (Mill Creek Market), 50 Cottage Rd, South Portland, Maine. The Walk Box is kept at the Pharmacy Counter. .

Closed on Thanksgiving. Please remember customers have priority over walkers.

 

Start Times: The walk is held daily, 7 AM to two hours before dusk. Must be finished by dusk.

 

Registration: There is no pre-registration, however, groups of 10 or more are encouraged to contact SMVA or the walk POC to make special arrangements. Register by completing the information at each start point. Each person must carry a walk card even if participating for free.

 

Sanction and IVV Credit: These events have been sanctioned by the AVA and IVV and each count toward acquisition of IVV achievement awards. All events are conducted under the rules of these governing organizations by registering; the participant agrees to abide by these rules. Starting in 2006, any event that is sanctioned for four months or longer over the mid-year (June 30th) is eligible to earn IVV Event Credit twice, once for the first half of the year and once the second half of the year.  All SMVA Year-Round and Seasonal events are eligible to earn up to 2 IVV event Credits and unlimited IVV Distance Credits.

 

Awards: There are no “A” awards this year for our Seasonal and Year round Events.

 

Fees: Each event counts toward IVV credit. IVV record books are not available for purchase at the Start/Finish. Please be sure to bring your books. A supply of insert pages will be available at each walk. IVV credit only is $3.00. There will be no refunds if a participant does not finish the route. These events are free to persons who wish to participate without receiving award or IVV credit. 

 

Water/Restrooms: Water and restrooms are available at the start/finish.

 

Refreshments:  Refreshments are available at the start/finish and at many places along the route.

 

Pets: Please note that pets must be leashed at all times. Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets. Also, pets are not allowed to enter buildings.

 

Accommodations:  There are a variety of hotels/motels in the area. Please contact the Convention & Visitors Bureau of Greater Portland at (207) 772-2811.

 

Directions:  From the South: Take Exit 45 from the Maine Turnpike (I-95). Follow divided highway from the tollbooth to US Rt. 1. Turn left on Rt. 1 to Broadway, bear right on Broadway and continue to Cottage Rd. It is about 5 miles from the tollbooths to Cottage Rd (Dry Cleaners on left). Turn left on Cottage Rd and Hannaford supermarket will be on the right.

 

From the North via the Maine Turnpike: Take Exit 45 and follow the directions above.

From Portland and East (coming from Freeport on I-95): Continue into Portland on I-295. Take exit 6A (Forest Ave) from I-295 and follow Rt. 77 towards South Portland. Once on the bridge, continue to traffic lights at Broadway. Turn left to second set of lights, (Cottage Rd) turn left onto Cottage Rd and Hannaford Supermarket will be on the right.

 

 

 

 

 

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Disclaimer: The sponsors of these events cannot be held responsible for any lost or stolen items, accidents or injury at any time. Every reasonable effort will be made to make these events safe and enjoyable.   By virtue of registering for any event, the participant agrees to the conditions set forth herein.

 

            For Your Information: Unlike other volkssporting events, limited to one or two days with set start/finish times, these events may be done daily.

 

SMVA would like to thank each of the hosts for allowing us to use their facilities. We request that walkers be patient, as customers will have priority over walkers.

 

Thank you for walking with SMVA

 

SMVA WEB SITE:  http://smva.8m.com/

Club email address: mailto:smvamaine@yahoo.com

 

The Southern Maine Volkssport Association invites you to walk our Year-Round and Seasonal volkswalks in Maine. ANYONE may take part regardless of age or level of physical fitness. Joggers and runners are welcome. An adult must accompany children under 12.

           

            What are Volkssports? The Volkssport movement began in southern Germany in the 1960's. In 1968 the International Volkssport Verband (IVV) was founded in West Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Liechtenstein. The IVV has continued to grow and now includes over 25 nations. The American Volkssport Association (AVA) sponsors over 500 clubs throughout the United States. Awards and credits are recognized by all IVV member nations. Volkssports are known by the most popular event - Volkswalks, but also include events in swimming, bicycling, skating and skiing.

           

            A volkswalk is a leisurely walk through a scenic, historic or interesting area over a predetermined route. The walk (bike, swim, ski, skate) is a non-competitive and participants walk at their own pace, thus making an excellent recreational opportunity for the entire family. This is a great way to meet new friends and a fun way to exercise.

The goal of the AVA is to promote physical fitness and good health by encouraging ALL PEOPLE to exercise in a stress free environment.

 

 

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