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May 3rd, 2024 for 1 day.
Sauvie Island, Portland, OR - Warrior Rock Trail
How about a nice trail walk along the biggest river this side of the Mississippi River the great Columbia. ending up at a working Lighthouse and back. What's not to like about that.
5, 10km
Rate: 1B
Lighthouses II
May 27th, 2024 for 1 day.
Celina, OH - Memorial Day Walk
Come walk in Celina and see the beautiful views of Grand Lake and historic downtown.
5, 6km
Rate: 1A
Par-For-The-Course
Step to the Beat
Town Halls / City Halls
Walking with America's Veterans
Jul 16th, 2024 for 1 day.
Beverly Beach State Park, OR - To the Punch Bowl
A walk through the Campground and along the Beach up to the Devils Punch Bowl with a possible walk in the Tide pools at Otter Crest Beach.
Rate: 1C
Sep 2nd, 2024 for 1 day.
Mackinaw City, MI - Mackinac Bridge Walk
THIS SHOULD BE ON YOUR BUCKET LIST
10, 20km
Rate: 2A
Great Lakes, Great Fun, Great Fitness, Great Friendships
Sep 21st, 2024 for 1 day.
Havre de Grace, MD - Lighthouse Keepers!!
The Susquehanna River meets Chesapeake Bay in Havre de Grace. Much of the walk is along the LaFayette Trail. Event books for the AVA Special Program - Lighthouses II will be available for purchase.
6, 10km
Washington-Rochambeau National Historic Trail
Manitowoc, WI - Manitowoc Walk
This walk passes along Lake Michigan, Follows sections of the Ice Age Trail, passes historic buildings of Manitowoc, and passes through two beautiful city parks.
Sep 22nd, 2024 for 1 day.
Two Rivers, WI - Two Rivers Walk
Passes through downtown Two Rivers and along Lake Michigan, following sections of the Ice Age Trail. Walk passes by/near historic buildings in Two Rivers and to Rawley Point Lighthouse.
Mar 1st, 2024 to Dec 31st, 2024
Kennewick, WA - Columbia River Trail
Walk Clover Island on the Columbia River along a marina and past a lighthouse. Continue along the river on the paved river trail. The 10K goes through Columbia Park with its hydroplane on a pole.
Apr 1st, 2024 to Oct 31st, 2024
Agate Beach, OR - Beach and Trail
Wonderful Wetland along a portion of the trail. Plus a walk along the beach with great view of the Yaquina Head Lighthouse.
6(1B), 10km
Rate: 3B
Apr 1st, 2024 to Dec 31st, 2024
Bristol, RI - July Fourth Heritage Walks
Quaint seaside town with historic architecture; many restaurants; red-white-blue striped streets denote the July 4th parade route; walking trail; Colt State Park.
Buffalo, NY - War of 1812
War of 1812 Seaway Trail walk award. Architecturally significant buildings/; Erie Basin Marina/Lk Erie meets Niagara River; Erie Canal Terminus Pk & Naval Pk ship/harbor tours
5, 6, 10km
Canandaigua, NY - Canandaigua
Charming town on Canandaigua Lake in Finger Lakes Region. Historic museums ; Canandaigua Lady paddlewheel tours of Lake; Granger Mansion; Sonnenberg Gardens, Ontario County Court House.
Cape Vincent, NY - Lighthouse Walk
Walk through early 1800 village and then along the St Lawrence River to the Cape Vincent Lighthouse. Canada visible just across the river.
Cleveland, OH - Cultural
2, 5, 10km
Cleveland, OH - Downtown
Conneaut, OH
Falmouth, Maine, ME
Fond du Lac, WI - Fond du Lac Walk
HoChunk, Potawatomi, Kickapoo, & Mascoutin lived or gathered here for 15,000 years, but city name came from Algonquin, noting location at “bottom of the lake," Winnebago & later translated by French
Rails-To-Trails
Apr 1st, 2024 to Sep 30th, 2024
Grand Haven, MI - Grand Haven Lighthouses
A-MAZE-ing Labyrinths
Grand Marais, MN - Grand Marais Walk
This Lake Superior harbor town is the home of the Grand Marais Art Colony and the North House Folk School. Walk the piers and boreal forests of Artist's Point and see the upper and lower lighthouses.
Rate: 3C
Mackinaw City, MI - Mackinaw City, Michigan
Historical Mackinaw City, walk both Town & Trail, Souvenir Shops, Lighthouse, Mackinac Bridge, Fudge Shops, North Country Trail, Restaurants, Ferry Terminal
Marquette, MI - Up north in Marquette
6k or 10k. Lake Superior Shoreline. Presque Island Park. Marquette Harbor, Historic Downtown Marquette. Shopping. Restaurants, Historic buildings, statues and homes. Many parks. Two lighthouses.
Rate: 3A
Milwaukee, WI - Milwaukee Walk
Route goes through downtown Milwaukee, with its interesting architecture and passes the Milwaukee Art Museum, Lake Michigan, and Milwaukee River.
Neenah, WI - Neenah Walk
This walk starts in the heart of downtown Neenah and connects with the scenic Loop the Little Lake Trail that circles the southern end of Little Lake Butte des Morts
Newport, RI - Scenic Cliff Walks
Maritime history; Cliff Walk; Newport Mansions; seaport atmosphere; myriad restaurants.
7, 10km
Rate: 2B
Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard, MA - Experience the Vineyard!
Take a ferry from Cape Cod to Martha's Vineyard, and explore the beauty of Oak Bluffs, no car required!
5(1A), 10km
Olympic Nat'l Park - Kalaloch, WA - Kalaloch Beach
Walk along a beautiful, sandy beach on the wild NW Washington coastline. The walk continues through Kalaloch Campground and the Kalaloch Lodge area.
Rate: 2C
Olympic National Park, WA - Ruby Beach
Walk along a beautiful, sandy beach on the wild NW Washington coastline with ocean waves, rocky islands and sea stacks.
Oswego, NY - War of 1812
Port City with Maritime history & themed museum. Significant War of 1812 history with walk onto historic Ft Ontario. Was major railroad hub; walking trail through RR tunnel.
Plymouth, MA - Walk in the Footsteps of the Pilgrims
Forefathers' Monument; Jenney Grist Mill; Brewster Gardens; Plymouth Harbor; Plymouth Rock; Mayflower II; walking trail; downtown and seaside restaurants.
Port Huron, MI
See Lake Huron up close, a lighthouse and Coast Guard station. Walk along the St. Claire River, see large ore carriers pass under the Blue Water bridge to Ontario.10k route includes downtown.
Port Washington, WI - Port Washington Walk
Scenic town on the shore of Lake Michigan. Walk along park paths through marina, through quaint city streets, and past historic church & lighthouse.
Portland, ME - Portland
Experience Portland's working water front with views of Casco Bay islands and enjoy unique restaurants, galleries and shops in Old Port.
Portsmouth, NH - Portsmouth
Walk in a historic seaport town. Enjoy its parks, shops, restaurants, and historical buildings.
5, 10(1B)km
Border Crossings
Provincetown, MA - Walk in the Birthplace of American Liberty
Site of the Pilgrim's first landing at the tip of Cape Cod; vibrant arts community; scenic seaside views; quaint downtown with many restaurants. Start Point accessible by car or ferry.
Rochester, NY - Ontario Beach Village of Charlotte
Walk through the charming Village of Charlotte which houses the Port of Rochester, along the Genesee River and Lake Ontario. Through the Ontario Beach Park, Turning Point Park, past 1822 Lighthouse
Rockport, MA - Rockport, MA Seasonal Walk
Walk the streets and rocky cliff walk of Rockport. Scenic views of ocean; restaurants, art galleries, Shalin Liu Performance Center, and famous Motif #1 on Bearskin Neck, most painted building in USA.
Saint Joseph, MI - North Pier Lighthouses
Sequim, WA - Dungeness Spit
Walk by bluffs over-looking the Strait of Juan de Fuca, through verdant meadows, forests and out on the Dungeness Spit. Enjoy the mountain views.
7, 10, 20km
Sitka, AK - City, Russian Settlement and Nat'l Hist Park
Walk one or both 5K loops through downtown Sitka with its Russian influence and Sitka Nat'l Hist Park with its totem poles and Bald Eagles.
5(1B), 5km
Sodus Point, NY - Lighthouse/War of 1812
Route passes Lighthouse Museum, located on southern shore of Lake Ontario, part of Seaway Trail. It goes through residential streets & downtown of this quaint community.
South Haven, MI - South Pier Lighthouse
South Portland, ME - Lighthouse/Green Beltway
This walk will take you through residential neighborhoods, along the Green Beltway to the lighthouse at Bug Light Park. The 10K walk takes you to Spring PoInt Light and Portland Head Light
6, 12km
Two Harbors, MN - Two Harbors
Walk through historic Two Harbors past the ore docks & lighthouse.
Wickford, RI - Historic Seaport Village
Historic Wickford Village within the town of North Kingstown is one of the oldest preserved Colonial seaside towns in the U.S., with plenty of quaint shops and restaurants.
5, 11km
Youngstown, NY - War of 1812
Historic Fort Niagara. War of 1812 - village sidewalks, Old Fort Niagara St Pk; 1759 Fort. Fort served under French, British, Am flags. Free parking at SP on street or angle parking South of SP
5, 10, 11km
Apr 7th, 2024 to Dec 31st, 2024
Fall River, MA - Battleship Cove Walks
START POINT MOVED - New Start Point at Work Out World (WOW!), 18 Pocasset St., Fall River. Large parking lot
Battleship Cove-features WWII naval ships; Portuguese restaurants; Frederick Law Olmsted-designed parks; Lizzie Borden's house; Iwo Jima sculpture; replica of Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.
May 1st, 2024 to Sep 30th, 2024
Frisco, CO
Walk in this laid back mountain community along trails and city streets.
Baltimore, MD - Fort McHenry
Everything on the trail makes walking in Baltimore special -- history, neighborhoods, the harbor and spectacular water views. The trail goes thru Fort McHenry, a National Monument and Historic Shrine.
7, 11, 14km
Bandon, OR - Coos County: The Beach, Lighthouse & Old Town
An Awesome walk long the Bayfront with lots of challenges and great Views of the ocean and the Coquille River Lighthouse. Plenty to enjoy here.
10km
Barnegat Light, NJ
A beautiful island "down the NJ shore" with the special historic Barnegat Light House.
Beverly, MA - Beverly
Settled 1626, this waterfront community has a rich history, including links to the birth of the American Navy. In its growing years, it incorporated progress of American Industrialization and construc
Block Island, RI - Rolling Hills, Ocean Views
A beautiful 3 mi. by 7 mi. pork chop-shaped island, 12 miles off the coast of Rhode Island. Old inns, ocean views, bluffs, and a lighthouse, await you.
Branford, CT - Stony Creek and Shoreline Greenway
Scenic seaside village (famous for its pink granite quarries) on Long Island Sound with old trolley footbridge over a salt marsh, plus a greenway trail featuring Branford Labyrinth and Chet’s Pond.
5, 5(1B), 6(1B)km
Buxton, NC - Cape Hatteras Lighthouse Walk
ALERT - The Cape Hatteras Light Station is undergoing a large restoration project. The Lighthouse is closed to climbing
Visit the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse and experience the micro-climates of the beach and maritime forest settings of the NC barrier islands.
11km
Cambria, CA - Cambria Beach and River Walk
A quaint coastal town with friendly locals and sweeping ocean vistas near Hearst Castle, the San Simeon Elephant Seals, and Moonstone Beach.
Cambridge, MD - Historic Maryland Eastern Shore Town
One of the oldest colonial cities in Maryland
Cannon Beach, OR - Cannon Beach
See Haystack Rock as you walk along the shore and experience the beauty of this lovely coastal destination.
Cape Blanco, OR - Lighthouse walk
Beautiful coast vista's and tours now open for the lighthouse and Historic Hugh's Home. Check the website for times. Also a nice Cape Blanco St. Campground. Lots of dining places in nearby Port Orford
Cape May, NJ
Historic and beautiful Cape May on the southern tip of NJ. How many "Ginger Bread Houses" will you see? Another gem "down the shore."
Charleston, OR - Coos County - Cape Arago and Shore Acres Gardens
Views, Views, Views. and a View of the Cape Arago Lighthouse.
Chicago, IL - Lakefront
The Chicago Lakefront walk passes all of Chicago's finest attractions - the Museum campus, Buckingham Fountain, Navy Pier, Michigan Avenue, Museum of Contemporary Art, and the Chicago Water Tower.
6, 11km
Corolla, NC - Currituck Lighthouse Trail
Walk on the beach and along the Currituck Sound and See the Currituck Lighthouse
Des Moines, WA - Creek Stroll
Walk on road shoulders, Barnes Creek Trail, Des Moines Creek Trail, Des Moines Marina.
East Greenwich, RI - Village and State Park walks
15 miles south of the state capitol - walk 5K in the quaint, historic village and/or 6K in the scenic Goddard Memorial State Park.
5, 6(2B)km
Edenton, NC - Historic Edenton Lighthouse Walk
Home of the Edenton Lighthouse, Edenton served as the first Colonial Capital until 1743.
Erie, PA - Presque Isle State Park
A beautiful walk in a flat state park. Enjoy the Sunset Music Series with food trucks on Wednesday's in June and July. ALERT - Fluctuating lake levels may cause trails to be seasonally flooded & impas
1, 5, 10, 12km
Fernandina Beach, FL - Historic Downtown
Geneva, IL
Gig Harbor, WA - Historic Waterfront
A fun walk through Gig Harbor with the harbor, marinas and quirky shops.
Gloucester, MA - Gloucester
Welcome to Gloucester, America’s oldest seaport and still an authentic working waterfront community! It is home to many museums (including the Cape Ann Museum; www.capeannmuseum.org), scenic vistas.
Greenport, NY - Village of Greenport: Exploring Long Island's Nort
Join the Chester County Red Rovers for a stroll in a thriving and vibrant sea-side village at the end of Long Island's North Fork! Along with the nautical air, you'll enjoy its shops & restaurants
Hampton, VA - Fort Monroe
This is the most popular Pathfinder walk, through the beautiful campus of Fort Monroe, an old Army base. Walk up on the walls along the moat, through the pet cemetery, and past a lighthouse.
Hampton, VA - Historic Hampton
Walk downtown Hampton and over the Hampton River to Hampton University and the VA Medical Center.
Havre de Grace, MD - Where the Susquehanna meets the Chesapeake
The trail includes the Duck Decoy Museum, a historic lighthouse, and a boardwalk along the river.
Heceta Head, OR - lighthouse trail
The Bed and Breakfast house is said to be one of the most haunted houses on the West Coast. You may read about it on the Heceta Head website.
Honolulu, HI - Diamond Head
Walk circles Diamond Head Crater. Enter Diamond Head Crater State Park through a tunnel, and continue on a steady uphill .7 miles to the summit. Spectacular views from the top!
12km
Honolulu, HI - Kahala
Walk leads to the upscale Kahala District. Many photo-ops along Diamond Head Road. Gorgeous coastline, sunset & maybe a humpback whale. Whale season Dec-Apr.
Hyannis, MA - JFK Cape Museum Walks
Shops and restaurants; JFK Museum; ocean views; Veterans' Park with beach, playground, picnic tables, JFK Memorial, Korean War Memorial; Hyannis Harbor; ferries to Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket.
Key West, FL - Key West - The eclectic Southern - most city walk
The iconic Southern-most city bustling with activity provides a walk with good views of the Hemingway House, the Truman White House, the Southern Point monument and more.
Lewes, DE - Wandering Lovely Lewes
Quiet and dignified, charming and friendly, Lewes, and a perennial favorite for travelers who savor quiet strolls on boutique-filled streets, or relax waterfront history-rich treasure of the town.
Long Beach, WA - Boardwalk, Beaches, & Lighthouses
Walk along beaches and in forests where Lewis and Clark explored during their winter on the west coast near the mouth of the Columbia River.
5(1A), 10(1A), 11(1A), 23(2B), 40(3C)km
Minneapolis, MN - Downtown
Pass by the 35W Memorial with a tribute to each person who perished in the bridge collapse plus by Vikings, Timberwolves, Twins Stadiums.
Mystic, CT - Scenic Seaport
Connecticut's #1 tourist town, home to Mystic Seaport Museum and a recreated 19th Colonial whaling village, with small shops and lively summer festivals.
5, 5, 11km
Newport, OR - Historic
This takes you through Historic areas and along the quaint water front of Newport. passing beneath the Yaquina Bay Lighthouse. A beach walk is optional depending on tides.
Newport, OR - Nature
A great walk along the estuary & a Marine Science Center.plus unique row of shops then along the South Jetty to a State Park returning to the Start point at a Brewery for a great eating place.
Ocracoke, NC - Ocracoke Lighthouse
Visit the second oldest operating lighthouse in the nation and a nature trail loop through the Springer's Point Nature Preserve.
Perryville, MD - Perry Point and Perryville
Walk through lovely Perryville Park along the Susquehanna River, the VA campus at Perry Point, and through the quaint and historic town of Perryville.
Philadelphia, PA - Schuylkill Banks
Starts at the historic 30th St. Station. Features a walk along the Schuylkill River on a paved trail leading to the famous Philadelphia Museum of Art. Beautiful views of the Philadelphia skyline.
Ponce Inlet, FL - Ponce Inlet Year Round Walk Event
Start Point reopened! Check hours of the Lighthouse Museum Gift Shop during COVID-19 restrictions! Awesome beach walk and sleepy community of Ponce Inlet, includes the Marine Science Center.
Port Aransas, TX - Historic Town
New walk routes as of July 1, 2022. Includes Chapel on the Dunes, City Hall, VFW post.
Port Townsend, WA - The Artillery Hill Walk
Enjoy the military history and beauty of Fort Worden, featuring 100 historic structures and miles of saltwater shoreline with spectacular views of the Olympic and Cascade Mountains.
Rehoboth Beach, DE - Town and Boardwalk
Enjoy the Atlantic Ocean air, great food and shopping while you explore Rehoboth’s downtown, boardwalk and living spaces.
Salem, MA - Salem
A very bewitching city, settled 1626. Historic Salem is noted for 1692 Witchcraft Hysteria, its maritime tradition, and architectural splendor of its McIntire Era Federal homes. House of the 7 Gables.
San Francisco, CA - Lands End and Beyond
You will be amazed at the spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean, Marin Headlands and the GG Bridge. The 10K then takes you through Sea Cliff with mansions of the rich and famous.
San Francisco, CA - Maritime
Skip the expensive tours! See the highlights: cable cars, Lombard Street, Coit Tower, historic mansions and hotels, Chinatown, North Beach, Ghirardelli Square, FIshermans Wharf, Oracle Ball Park.....
6(1A), 10, 11(2A), 21km
Rate: 4A
San Francisco, CA - The Presidio & the Golden Gate Bridge
The Presidio is the NW corner of SF, next to GG Bridge, Crissy Field, the Pacific Ocean, & with trails, trees, history in this former military complex, est. 1776. Views & experiences galore.
5, 10, 11, 15km
Santa Cruz, CA - Natural Bridges
Dogs, surfers, beautiful homes; so much to see walking from the State park to the wharf and back along the paved coastal trail.
5, 8, 11km
Sea Girt, NJ
Pass by the beautiful homes in Spring Lake and Sea Girt with the Atlantic Ocean across the street. Then there is the historic Sea Girt Lighthouse !
Seattle, WA - Alki Beach
Enjoy views of Puget Sound, mountains, and the Seattle skyline as you walk along Alki Beach. 10K goes by the Alki Point lighthouse.
Southold, NY - Hamlet of Southold: Exploring Long Island's North
Walkers will be utterly charmed by the Hamlet of Southold, New York's oldest English town (1640). Revel in history and scenery, while planning lunch and shopping at Southold's shops and restaurants.
Southport, NC
St. Augustine, FL - St. Augustine Year Round Walk Event
Start Point OPEN! Visit the ancient and venerable city of St. Augustine, FL with many historic sites, great shopping and fantastic 5k & 10k trails!
Tacoma, WA - Point Defiance Park
This park is the jewel of our parks system with wonderful views.
Tacoma, WA - Proctor District/University of Puget Sound Walk
A wonderful walk through a college campus and neighborhoods with lots of historic homes.
Tacoma, WA - Waterfront
A waterfront walk that cannot be beat.
5, 10, 11, 12km
Ventura, CA - Santa Cruz Island
A challenging hike that rewards walkers with a beautiful boat ride and scenic ocean views.
13km
Winchester Bay, OR - Douglas County - Umpqua River Lighthouse
Another in our series of great Oregon Coast walks with the walk up to the Umpqua River Lighthouse.
Yachats, OR - Amanda's Statue
A trails walk that all can enjoy. What better way to enjoy the Oregon Coast from this favorite stop along the Coast
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