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A Guide to Farmington’s S T E P O U T F a r m i n g t o n! Cover Photo of Brook Haven West, courtesy of Roger Drayer g ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- Farmington Lake ---PAGE BREAK--- S T E P O U T S T S T S T S E T E T P E P E P E O U O U O U O T U T U T U F a r m i n g t o n! The Step Out Farmington program will provide an enticing alternative for getting out of the house and enjoying the parks right here in your own hometown. This guide will provide you with some of the best walking and wheelchair rolling routes available in our community. For a City of Farmington Parks, Recreation, & Cultural Affairs list of all parks, facilities, and contact information, logon to: www.fmtn.org/PRCA Call (505) 599-1400 for Park Shelter Information 3 Mayor - Bill Standley, City Manager - Rob Mayes, Assistant City Manager - Bob Campbell City Council: District 4 - Jason Sandel, District 3 - George Sharpe, District 2 - Mary Fischer, District 1 - Dan Darnell Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs Commission: Dr. Al Buyok, Gwen Clouthier, Deb Cutler, Mike Dimond, Kerwin Gober, Harv Henry, Larry Hilliard, Dr. Bob Lehmer, Neil Merrion, Melissa Sharpe, Kirk Shropshire 2325 E. 30th St., Farmington, NM 87401 Brandi Prince Health Promotions - San Juan IPA (505) 564-7928 For information about this guide: City of Farmington - Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs 901 Fairgrounds Rd. Farmington, NM 87401 (505) 599-1401 ---PAGE BREAK--- 4 Other Parks and Sports Fields List . . . . . . . . . . . . Why Walk? Step Out Farmington! . . . . . . . . . . . . Start a Walking Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . About this Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PARKS WITH WALKING MAPS Animas/Berg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beckland Hills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Boyd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brook Haven East . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brook Haven West . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brookside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chula Vista . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colinas del Norte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fairgrounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fairview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Farmington Intertribal Indian Organization . . . . . . . Farmington Sports Complex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Foothills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Highland View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jaycee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kiwanis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lions Wilderness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Los Ninos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mossman Gladden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Northridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Orchard Plaza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pigford Rose Garden on 20th St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sandalwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sycamore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.S. West . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vista Arroyo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Westland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Want a Challenge? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Activity Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Doctor’s Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Contents 5 6 7 9 22 10 11 13 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 26 27 28 30 29 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 45 s ---PAGE BREAK--- Bartens Park 4403 Bartens St. Bluff Shadow Lake South of Sycamore between Hunter St. and Miller St. Civitan Park 2551 N. Butler Ave. Doc Jones Field Southeast Corner of Sullivan Ave. and 19th St. Farmington Aquatic Ctr. 1151 N. Sullivan Farmington Lake North of Highway 550 at Eastern City Limits Farmington Museum and Visitors Center 3401 E. Main St. Glade Park W. Side of Municipal Dr. at the Glade Arroyo Justis Park 1825 N. Vine Ave. Koufax Ballfield 2200 Sunset Ave. – Farmington High School Campus Mesa View 4451 Wildflower Dr. – Mesa View Junior High School Northeast Recreation Area 5800 College Blvd. Oscar Thomas Park On Pinon St. between Behrend St. and Orchard Ave. Piedra Vista High School 5700 College Blvd. Puesta del Sol Park 620 W. 24th St. Radio Control Park / Old Air Strip 1615 ½ Ojo Ct. Rio Vista Park 2415 ½ Cliffside Dr. River Bend Park Hwy. 64 (Main St.), East of La Plata River Saddleback Park 5300 Marseille Blvd. San Juan College Rec Area West side of existing Building Complex on Campus (Ballparks) Soccer Complex Between Fairgrounds and Na- vajo and North of Main St. Sun Valley Park Northwest Corner of Pine St. and Silver Ave. Vietnam Veterans Park 4001 N. Butler Ave. Vista de la Plata Park W. Comanche St., West of Harper Hill Rd. Westside Estates Park 1501 Robin Ave. Wildwood Park Foothills Dr. South on Wild- wood Dr. OTHER P.R.C.A. PARKS AND SPORTS FIELDS (Not included in Walking Maps Contents) 5 ---PAGE BREAK--- 6 Walking is one of the easiest ways to be physically active. You can do it almost anywhere and at any time. Walking is also inexpensive–all you need is a pair of shoes with sturdy heel support. Walking may: • Give you more energy and make you feel good. • Reduce stress and help you relax. • Tone your muscles. • Increase the number of calories your body uses. • Strengthen your bones and muscles. • Improve your stamina and your fitness. • Lower your risk of chronic diseases, such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes. • Give you an opportunity to socialize actively with friends and family. For all of these reasons, people have started walking programs. This guide will help you get started with your own walking program. Keep safety in mind when you plan your route and the time of your walk. • If you walk at dawn, dusk, or night, wear a reflective vest or colored clothing. • Walk in a group or with a friend when possible. • Notify family members of your walking schedule. • Do not wear jewelry. • Do not wear headphones. • Be aware of your surroundings. nd when you plan your route and the when you ight, wear a sk, or lk at dawn tly colored clot p or wear a a friend when po hen po schedule. g s wa bers ---PAGE BREAK--- Leave time in your busy schedule to follow a walking pro- gram that will work for you. Keep the following points in mind as you plan your program: usy sched for you. ow ow fol the f a ur m: Find a partner or group of people to walk with you. Your walk- ing partner(s) should be able to walk with you on the same schedule and at the same speed. Bring water with you when you walk, and make sure that ev- eryone has enough, especially in the summer. Be sure to use sunscreen on all exposed skin when you are outdoors. People can burn just as badly on an overcast day, so make it a habit every time you walk. Wear shoes with proper arch supports, firm heels, and thick flexible soles that will cushion your feet and absorb shock. Before you buy a new pair, be sure to walk in them at the store. Make sure that your socks are clean, dry, and fit properly, oth- erwise blisters, rashes, and callouses can develop. Your socks are at least as important as your shoes. Wear clothes that will keep you dry and comfortable. Look for fabrics that absorb sweat and remove it from your skin. For extra warmth in winter, wear a knit cap. To stay cool in summer, wear a baseball cap or visor. Think of your walk in three parts. Warm up by walking slowly for 5 minutes.Then, increase your speed and do a fast walk. Finally, cool down by walking slowly again for 5 minutes. Do light stretching after your warm-up and cool-down. 7 ---PAGE BREAK--- Experts recommend 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity on most, if not all, days of the week. If you cannot do 30 minutes at a time, try walking for shorter amounts and gradually working up to it. Try to walk at least three times per week. Each week, add two or three minutes to your walk. If you walk less than three times per week, you may need more time to adjust before you in- crease the pace or frequency of your walk. To avoid stiff or sore muscles and joints, start gradually. Over several weeks, begin walking faster, going further, and walking for longer periods of time. If you tighten your stomach muscles and swing your arms while you walk, you will work more muscle groups and burn more calories in the same distance and time. Be careful about using things like ankle and wrist weights. Too much weight can lead to hyperextension and joint damage. Making a conscious effort to lift your knees and swing your arms just a little higher has been shown to be just as effective as weights, and eliminates almost all of the risk. Plus, you save the money you would have spent on the weights. Most of our area parks are animal friendly, so bring your dog (on a leash of course) with you. Your furry friend will love the exercise and companionship, and you’ll find you enjoy your walks more than you did before. Set goals and rewards. Examples of goals are participating in a fun walk or walking continuously for 30 minutes. Keep track of your progress with a walking journal or log. The more you walk, the better you may feel and the more calo- ries you may burn. 8 ---PAGE BREAK--- About this Guide Grades will be noted in the description of the parks. Grade 1 = Fully accessible to all users. A flat, paved pathway located in or around a park that is suitable for wheelchairs. Grade 2 = Mostly accessible. A paved or packed crusher fine pathway that may have minor grade changes, or stairs, located in or around a park. Grade 3 = challenging. A paved, packed crusher fine, or dirt pathway with variations in grade, including elevation changes or stairs. • Step is based on 2.3759 ft. per step. Your step length may vary. • Trails will be denoted with a yellow line, alternate routes or loops will be denoted in blue, and hot pink. • Nearby public facilities and community centers will be noted. • Nearby general and handicap accessible parking will be noted. • North is always up. • Park Shelters are noted with a icon. Ab 9 ide ---PAGE BREAK--- Beckland Hills Park 3002 Kingsway Drive Park walk can be accessed off Kingsway Drive or Windsor Drive. The City sidewalk serves as a portion of the park loop trail. Wheel- chair accessible ramps are at the corner of Windsor and Kingsway and on Kingsway just north of the play area. The City sidewalk, to the south of the park, connects to Kiwanis Park. Trail Distance: .2 miles or 450 steps Difficulty: Grade 2, steps are located at the northeast corner of the park Trail Surfaces: 4 foot wide concrete walk Attractions: Play structures, benches under shade structure, open turf area with shade trees Nearby Major Cross Streets: Windsor Drive at Kingsway Drive Public Facilities: None Parking: On Kingsway Drive and Windsor Drive Windsor Dr. Country Club Rd. Kingsway Dr. Beckland .45 Mile To Kiwanis Park k Park Pa Beckland Hills P eckland Hills P Beck and nd Hills Park ar Parark rk D i 3002 Kingsway Drive Kingsway Drive 3002 02 Ki Kinings gsw swa way Dri y ri y ay Dr Dririve ive ve Beckland Hills Park 3002 Kingsway Drive 10 ---PAGE BREAK--- Boyd Park 700 S. Miller Start at parking lot off Miller Street. Take park walks to the riverside trail. Proceed upstream or along riverside walk. Upstream trail currently terminates behind Four States Gasket and will require a turn- around on the same section of trail. The trail currently termi- nates behind Nico Oil and Gas Company and will require a turn-around on the same section of trail. A wheelchair accessible ramp is located at the south end of the parking lot, by the accessible parking stalls. Trails can accommodate pedestrians and bicyclists. Boyd Park is close to the downtown area, for those who want to take a lunch time walk along the Animas River. Trail Distance: .71 miles or 1580 steps Difficulty: Grade 3, chipper mulch on nature trails and slope from plaza to levee walk Trail Surfaces: Varies, minimum 6-foot wide concrete pavers riverside walk and 5-foot wide concrete sidewalks within Boyd Park. Red crusher fine riverside trails and chipper-mulch nature trail upstream and down- stream of Boyd Park Attractions: Play structure, picnic tables with barbeques, plaza, open turf with shade trees Nearby Major Cross Streets: South Miller Street and Murray Drive (at the Miller Street Bridge) Public Facilities: Restrooms Parking: Off street Miller St. Pinon St. Murray Dr. Boyd Park oyd Park Boy oyd yd Park rk rk ark rk Miller M 700 S. M 70 700 S Mi M . Mi Mi le illelerer Boyd Park 700 S. Miller 11 ---PAGE BREAK--- Brook Haven West Park 901 Glade Lane Start your walk from the northwest entry walk on Glade Lane. Proceed east or south on the park loop walk. The upstream glade walk connects to Brook Haven East Park. (Note blue route and distances below.) Wheel- chair accessible ramps are located at the corner of Airport Drive and Glade Lane and on Glade Lane by the basketball court. Trail Distance: .26 miles or 570 steps Difficulty: Grade 3, steps along west side of loop walk Trail Surfaces: 5-foot wide concrete walk Connecting Trail to Brook Haven East Trail Distance: .19 miles or 421 steps Difficulty: Grade 3 Trail Surfaces: Sand wash, travels under the Airport Drive bridge Attractions: Play structures, basketball court, picnic tables and bar- beques, open turf with shade trees Nearby Major Cross Streets: Glade Lane and Airport Drive Public Facilities: None Parking: On Glade Lane Glade Ln. Airport Dr. Apache St. rk Par West P Wes Brook Haven W ook Haven W Bro rook Hav aven en P W P est e a st es e Wes W a s e a t a We West Park rk rk rk rk rark rk Lane 901 Glade L ad 901 Glade ade de Lane ane ne Brook Haven West Park 901 Glade Lane 12 Brook Haven East ---PAGE BREAK--- Brook Haven East Park 805 W. Apache Street Access trail from north parking lot. Proceed south to trail along the glade. The upstream trail will connect you to Apache Street. Turn left on City sidewalk to return to the park. The glade walk connects to Brook Haven West Park. (Note blue route and dis- tances below.) A wheelchair accessible ramp is located at the south end of the parking lot, by the accessible parking stalls. Trail Distance: .32 miles or 420 steps Difficulty: Grade 1 Trail Surfaces: 5-foot wide concrete walk Connecting Trail to Brook Haven West Trail Distance: .19 miles or 421 steps Difficulty: Grade 3 Trail Surfaces: Sand wash, travels under bridge Attractions: Play structures, basketball court, picnic tables and barbeques, open turf with shade trees Nearby Major Cross Streets: Apache Street and Airport Drive (west of Childhaven) Public Facilities: None Parking: Off-street parking Apache St. Airport Dr. Park Park Brook Haven East P ook Haven Eas Bro rook Hav aven en Eas Park P t Park rk ark ark a t ark a t Parark rk t treet pache Street 805 W. Apac . A 805 W. 805 W. pach . W. Apac ache Str S e he t eet reet Brook Haven East Park 805 W. Apache Street 13 Brook Haven West ---PAGE BREAK--- Brookside Park 1801 Brookside Drive Your walking journey may start at a number of locations in the park. There are parking lots at the west and east ends of the park, as well as in the middle of the park. Portions of the loop walk include City sidewalks. Wheelchair accessible ramps are located at the parking lots throughout the park. Trail Distance: .62 miles or 1370 steps Difficulty: Grade 3, steep walk from east parking lot to pool Trail Surfaces: 4 and 5-foot concrete walks Attractions: Play structures, skateboard park, tennis courts, bas- ketball courts, picnic shelters with tables and barbeques, open turf with shade trees Nearby Major Cross Streets: Dustin Avenue and 20th Street Public Facilities: Outdoor pool, amphitheater, restroom Parking: Off street parking lots at west, central, and east sides of the park Brookside Dr. Dustin St. 20th St. Amsden Dr. Brookside Park ookside Par Bro rookside de Park rk ararark rk D i 1801 Brookside Brookside D 1801 Bro rooks kside de Driv Dr Dririve ive ve Brookside Park 1801 Brookside Drive 14 ---PAGE BREAK--- Chula Vista Park 600 South Hutton Road Access park walks from the west parking lot. Begin at the south end of the parking lot, where handicap access and parking stalls are located. Trail Distance: .17 miles or 370 steps Difficulty: Grade 1 Trail Surfaces: 5-foot wide concrete and asphalt walks Attractions: Play structure, picnic shelter with tables and barbeques, basketball court, sand volleyball court, open turf with shade trees Nearby Major Cross Streets: Hutton Road and South Side River Road Public Facilities: Restrooms Parking: Off street parking South Side River Rd. Hutton St. Chula Vista Park hula Vista Par Ch Chu hulula Vi Vista Park rk rk rk ark rk oad Ro 600 South Hutto outh Hutton R 600 Sou oututh Hu Hututttton Ro ton Ro Road oad Chula Vista Park 600 South Hutton Road 15 ---PAGE BREAK--- Colinas Del Norte Park 499 Los Cerrillos Drive Start your walk on Dustin Avenue by the play structure. City side- walk will be used for a portion of this route. A wheelchair accessible ramp is located at the corner of Dustin Avenue and Cerrillos Drive. Trail Distance: .27 miles or 606 steps Difficulty: Grade 1 Trail Surfaces: Concrete park walk and City sidewalk Attractions: Play structures, picnic shelter with tables and bar- beques, basketball court, open turf with shade trees Nearby Major Cross Streets: Dustin Avenue and Cerrillos Drive Public Facilities: None Parking: On Dustin Avenue Pinon Hills Blvd. Cerrillos Dr. Dustin Ave. Park Park Norte P Norte N Colinas Del N linas Del N Colina nas Del Norte P N P t Norte N a o e a trte rtrte or e o a e a rt a tet a Nor ortrte Park rk rk rk rark rk i D i os D Los Cerri os C 499 L 49 499 i Cerri D l i i o os Driv os Driv os Cerr r r s e os Cerrillos Ce D os Cerrillo C Los Cerrrririllolos Dr Dririve ive ve Colinas Del Norte Park 499 Los Cerrillos Drive 16 ---PAGE BREAK--- Fairgrounds Park 1003 Fairgrounds Road Park at Recreation Center Parking lot to access walks within Fairgrounds Park. A wheelchair accessible ramp is located at the south edge of the Recreation Center parking lot. The walks may also be accessed from Fair- grounds Road. Softball Fields Loop Trail Distance: .45 miles or 990 steps Difficulty: Grade 1 Trail Surfaces: 4-foot wide City sidewalk, 8-foot wide asphalt walks, and minimum 8-foot wide red crusher fine surface Soccer Fields Loop Trail Distance: .84 miles or 1,865 steps Difficulty: Grade 2 Trail Surfaces: Concrete sidewalk connecting to native soil pathways with slight up or down grades * * * * * * Look for optional routes within the park to enjoy * * * * * * Attractions: Softball fields, play structures Nearby Major Cross Streets: Fairgrounds Road between Main Street (Highway 516) and Cooper Street Public Facilities: Concession/restroom buildings, Recreation Center directly north of park Parking: Parking lot at Recreation Center off of Fairgrounds Road Fairgrounds Rd. Vine Ave. Main St. Navajo St. k Fairgrounds Park irgrounds Park Faiairirg rgr gro rou oun unds P ds Pa ds a ds Pa s a d a nds Park rk rk ark rk oad Ro grounds Road ds Road irgro nd 1003 Fair Fair 1003 03 Fa rgroun rgro grou Fairirg rgr gro rou oun unds Ro nds Ro Roa oad ad Fairgrounds Park 1003 Fairgrounds Road 17 Recreation Center ---PAGE BREAK--- Fairview Park Farmington Avenue and 15th Street Park on 16th Street or Farmington Avenue to access the park walks. A wheelchair accessible ramp is located at the corner of 16th and Farmington. Trail Distance: .12 miles or 280 steps Difficulty: Grade 1 Trail Surfaces: 8-foot asphalt walk and 4-foot wide City sidewalk Attractions: Play structure, picnic tables and barbeques, open turf with shade trees Nearby Major Cross Streets: Farmington Avenue and 16th Street Public Facilities: None Parking: On Farmington Avenue and 16th Street Farmington Ave. 16th St. Schofield k Fairview Park irview Park Faiairirv rviview ew Parark rk reet t Farmington Avenue and 15th Street ngton Avenue and 15th S Fa Farm rmi Av Ave 5t e and 15th S nu d n t th S n n tr S ee e enue and 15th S venu nue ue and nd 15t5th Fairview Park Farmington Avenue and 15th Street 18 ---PAGE BREAK--- Farmington Intertribal Indian Organization 100 West Elm Park at east or west parking lot. Both east and west park sidewalks are wheelchair accessible. Trail Distance: .21 miles or 470 steps Difficulty: Grade 3, asphalt drive on the west side is sloped to the south Trail Surfaces: 5-foot wide concrete park walk, asphalt paving in parking lot, and 4-foot wide City sidewalk Attractions: play structure, picnic shelter, plaza, picnic tables and barbeques, open turf with shade trees Nearby Major Cross Streets: Orchard Street and Elm Street Public Facilities: Farmington Intertribal Indian Organization, rest- room, hogan for special occasion uses Parking: Parking lots on the east and west sides of the building Elm St. Orchard St. Behrend St. l Farmington Intertribal rmington Intert Fararm rmi mining on In Intertrt ter r r iba ribibalal ganization Organizati Indian O dian Org In Indi O i dian O g i dian Organi n rgan a g dian Orga g an n n Org dian Orga g a a d r an Organ n ian Organi n a i n g ndidian an Org rgan anini iti atitatati zatatition on on 100 West Elm est 100 We Westst Elm Farmington Intertribal Indian Organization 100 West Elm 19 ---PAGE BREAK--- Farmington Sports Complex 2301 Pinon Hills Boulevard Several starting points are located at the Farmington Sports Complex Park. Parking is provided at the center of the complex, as well as along a portion of the perimeter drive that leads to the Tennis Center. Wheelchair accessible ramps are located along the main parking lot perimeter sidewalk. An addi- tional route is up the road to the Tennis Center and around the pro shop. The view of the La Plata Mountains from the pro shop patio is spectacular. Sports Complex Loop Trail Distance: 1.03 miles or 2,300 steps Difficulty: Grade 3, portion of trail is hard packed dirt Trail Surfaces: 5-foot wide concrete walk and minimum 8 foot wide hard packed dirt Tennis Center Route Trail Distance: .87 miles or 1940 steps Difficulty: Grade 3 Trail Surfaces: 5-foot wide concrete walk, 24-foot wide asphalt drive Attractions: Softball and baseball fields, tennis center Nearby Major Cross Streets: Pinon Hills Boulevard and Highway 170 (La Plata Highway) Public Facilities: Concession stands, restrooms, tennis pro shop Parking: On site at ball fields and tennis center Pinon HIlls Blvd. Highway 170 - La Plata Hwy. Farmington Sports Complex Complex rmington Sport Fararm rmi mining on Sp C t orts Com r s Com o o mp mp ts m om orts o o ts r m r or p ex plex lplex mplex ex Boulevard s B on H no 2301 Pi 23 2301 Pi Hi Hills B l o o Hills r v B H ev on Hills Boulevar Pininon Hi Hills Boulev eva vard rd Farmington Sports Complex 2301 Pinon Hills Boulevard 20 ---PAGE BREAK--- Foothills Park 5151 Redwood Avenue Enter the park from Redwood Street. Park sidewalk forms a loop at the west end. A wheelchair accessible ramp is located at the corner of Redwood Avenue and Beech Street. Trail Distance: .18 miles or 406 steps Difficulty: Grade 1 Trail Surfaces: 4 and 5-foot wide concrete walk Attractions: Play structure, picnic shelter with tables and barbeques, open turf with native juniper trees Nearby Major Cross Streets: Redwood Avenue at Cypress Street Public Facilities: None Parking: On Redwood Street k Foothills Park othills P Fooththills Park ark rk a k ark arark rk ue Avenu A 5151 Redwood Red 5151 Re Re Aven w v dwood n w ve wo Ave woo v edw dwo wood Av Ave venue u nue ue Foothills Park 5151 Redwood Avenue Pinon Hills Blvd. Redwood St. Foolhills Dr. Sagebrush St. 21 Cypress St. ---PAGE BREAK--- Animas Park/Berg Park 135 & 145 North Browning Parkway and 400 Scott Avenue Animas and Berg Parks occur along the Animas River and form a single park property. There are riverside trails, woodland trails and nature trails that run parallel to the Animas River. Riverside and woodland trails are accessible to the disabled. Trails can accommo- date pedestrians, bicyclists and equestrians. Both Animas and Berg Parks offer year round interest for the avid nature lover and the ca- sual walker. For more detailed information on the network of trails and optional routes, please pick up the River Corridor Trails Guide at the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs Admistrative Office or at the Farmington Museum at Gateway Park. Trails can be accessed in Animas Park from the eastern parking lot, by the Harvest Grove Barn. Trails in Berg Park may be reached from the parking lots off San Juan Boulevard, from Fairview Avenue or Tucker Avenue, as well as from the hotels that exist along Scott Avenue. Take a moment to reflect at All Veterans Memorial Plaza accessible from each of the following walks. The memorial is noted on the walking map. Short Walk: Trail Distance: 1.15 miles or 2,547 steps Difficulty: Grade 2, there are ramps at the two bridges Trail Surfaces: 8-foot wide crusher fines, concrete pavers, and wood planks on the bridges Attractions: Animas River, trails, plazas, native landscaping, and white-water park Nearby Major Cross Streets: San Juan Boulevard and Scott Avenue Public Facilities: Restrooms and play structure Parking: Fairview Avenue off San Juan Boulevard, at the end of Fairview, follow the signs to Berg Park Animas Park/Berg Park Park nimas Park/Berg An Aninim ima mas Parark/k/k/Berg P B P B P B rerg a erg erg a B a e k g a g r a k/Ber a g rk/k/Bererg rg Park rk rk ark rk Avenue kway and 400 Scott Avenue y and 400 Scott A k 400 Parkway ing Par B i 135 & 145 North Brow 145 North Brownin 135 & Nort 45 N 14 i N S 00 Browning P i P k S g wning Parkw y and o o c o t y 5 h n rowning Par S Browning 5 g B 0 g c 145 45 No Bro row own wninining Pa Parkw kwa way ay and nd 400 Scott Avenu ott Avenue cotttt Av Ave venu nue ue Animas Park/Berg Park 135 & 145 North Browning Parkway and 400 Scott Avenue 22 Bridge to Bridge Loop Trail ---PAGE BREAK--- San Juan Blvd. Fairview Ave Scott Ave. Broadway BEST WESTERN Berg Park (West) / Animas Park (East) ---PAGE BREAK--- All Veterans Memorial Plaza Short Walk: Bridge to Loop Trail - 1.15 miles/2,547 steps Medium Walk: Riverside/Woodland Loop Trail - 1.86 miles/4,147 steps Long Walk: Berg to Animas Loop Trail - 3.5 miles/7,789 steps Fairview Ave. Tucker Ave. Browning Parkway Riverside Nature Center & Wetlands Entrance to Animas Park ---PAGE BREAK--- Animas Park/Berg Park, cont. 135 & 145 North Browning Parkway and 400 Scott Avenue Medium Walk: Riverside/ Woodland Loop Trail Trail Distance: 1.86 miles or 4,147 steps Difficulty: Grade 2, there are ramps at the two bridges Trail Surfaces: 8-foot wide crusher fines on riverside and wood- lands paths, concrete pavers and wood planks on the bridges Attractions: Animas River, trails, plazas, native landscaping, and white-water park Nearby Major Cross Streets: San Juan Boulevard and Scott Avenue Public Facilities: Restrooms and play structure Parking: East of River Reach Terrace off San Juan Blvd. Long Walk: Berg to Animas Loop Trail Trail Distance: 3.5 miles or 7,789 steps Difficulty: Grade 2, there are ramps at the two bridges, ramp and stairs occur at the trail head behind Best Western Inn and Suites Trail Surfaces: 8-foot wide crusher fines on riverside and wood- lands paths, concrete pavers and wood planks on the bridges Attractions: Animas River, trails, plazas, native landscaping, white- water park, and Xeriscape Demonstration Garden. Don’t miss the interactive water feature at the northwest entrance to Berg Park. Nearby Major Cross Streets: Browning Parkway and Main Street (Highway 516) Public Facilities: Harvest Grove Barn and Orchard, Riverside Na- ture Center Parking: East and west of Harvest Grove Barn at Animas Park or behind Best Western Inn and Suites at Berg Park Animas Park/Berg Park, cont. Park, cont nimas Park/Berg . An Animas Parark rk/k/B /Berg Park P n rk, con c ark, co g Park a g o co g Park, con k a g , c rk g rg Parark rk, contnt. 135 & 145 North Browning Parkway and 400 Scott Avenue and 400 Scott A 145 North Browning Parkw e 135 & 145 Nor Browning Park wning Parkw Browning Par wning Parkway g wning Parkw a a o kw nin Browning Pa a a a k a a rowning Park nin k Browning ning y Bro row own wninining ng Parark rkw kway ay 00 S 40 d 0 0 A 00 S 00 tt 4 A n o and 400 Scott Ave cotttt nd 400 Scott Ave ott Aven o d c a 00 Scott Ave and 400 Scott c tt an and nd 400 Scotttt Av Aven enu nue ue Animas Park/Berg Park, cont. 135 & 145 North Browning Parkway and 400 Scott Avenue 25 ---PAGE BREAK--- Highland View Park 3700 North English Road Begin your walk on the sidewalk by the play structures. The trail will loop around the park, using the southern City sidewalk as part of the loop. Wheelchair accessible ramps are located at the north and south ends of the parking lot. Trail Distance: .25 miles or 565 steps Difficulty: Grade 1 Trail Surfaces: 4-foot wide asphalt walk, 4-foot wide concrete City sidewalk, minimum 4-foot wide concrete sidewalk Attractions: Play structure, picnic shelter with tables and bar- beques, basketball court, open turf used for soccer games Nearby Major Cross Streets: Largo Street and English Road (behind the mall) Public Facilities: None Parking: Off street k Highland View Park ghland View Pa High and nd Vi Vi k P w Par w rk w a ew Pa e ark ew ew Parark rk Road glish Ro glish Road ng 3700 North En Nor 370 700 No i E s g E glish n is Eng En Ro Ro Road ad Highland View Park 3700 North English Road Largo St. English St. Mall Parking 26 ---PAGE BREAK--- Jaycee Park 1009 East Cooper Begin your walk at the south or north entry points into the park. Use the City sidewalks around the park to complete the loop trail. Wheelchair accessible ramps are located at the corner of Cooper Street and Mesa Verde Avenue and at the south end of the park. Trail Distance: .2 miles or 455 steps Difficulty: Grade 1 Trail Surfaces: 4-foot wide concrete walk Attractions: Play structure, basketball court, open turf used for soccer games, shade trees Nearby Major Cross Streets: Cooper Street and Mesa Verde Avenue Public Facilities: None Parking: On Cooper Street and Mesa Verde Avenue Jaycee Park ycee Park Ja Jay ayc ycee Park rk ark rk ooper 1009 East Coo Eas 1009 09 E st Cooper st Coo st Coo s p Eastst Co Cooper per Jaycee Park 1009 East Cooper Cooper St. Zuni Mesa Verde Ave. Butler Ave. 27 ---PAGE BREAK--- Kiwanis Park 3540 East 30th Street Start your walk along the eastern edge of the parking lot. Proceed south or north to continue your loop walk. Wheelchair accessible ramps are located at the south and north ends of the parking lot. A mature grove of cottonwoods in the park makes this a pleasant walk. Trail Distance: .35 miles or 777 steps Difficulty: Grade 1 Trail Surfaces: 4-foot wide asphalt and concrete sidewalks Attractions: Play structures, picnic shelters with tables and bar- beques, sand volleyball Nearby Major Cross Streets: East 30th Street (3500 Block) and Main Street (Highway 516) Public Facilities: Restrooms Parking: Off street k Park P Kiwanis P wanis P Kiw iwan aninis Park rk ar Parark rk t treet h S st 30t as 3540 E 3540 30 0 East 30 S East 3 E th tr East 3 East 30th S 30 40 East 30t st 30th S 0 tre t 30t 540 Eastst 30t0th t eet reet Kiwanis Park 3540 East 30th Street 30th St. Kingsway Dr. Main St. .45 Mile To Beckland Hills 28 ---PAGE BREAK--- Los Ninos Park 1625 East 19th Your walk begins at the northern parking lot. Proceed south to the park and enjoy your stroll through the Nancy Sandel Memorial Gar- den. Wheelchair accessible ramps are located at the north parking lot. Trail Distance: .29 miles or 640 steps Difficulty: Grade 1 Trail Surfaces: 5-foot wide concrete walk, 4-foot wide red crusher fine path Attractions: Play structure, picnic shelters with tables and bar- beques, basketball court, Nancy Sandel Memorial Garden Nearby Major Cross Streets: 20th Street and Sullivan Avenue Public Facilities: On site Parking: Parking lot to the north of the Boys’ and Girls’ Club Park Par Los Ninos P s Ninos Los Nino P s os Pa s os Pa os Pa nos Park rk rk rk ark rk ast 19th a 1625 E 162 625 E st 25 Eastst 9t 19t9thth Los Ninos Park 1625 East 19th 15th St. Sullivan 16th St. 19th St. 29 ---PAGE BREAK--- Lions Wilderness Park North on College Avenue from Pinon Hills Boulevard Hiking and biking trails can be found throughout Lions Wilderness Park. Designated trails are noted on the BLM’s Glade Run Open Space Master Plan. Native pinon pines and one seed junipers, with picturesque sandstone outcroppings make this a classic southwest hiking experience. Trail Distance: .88 miles or 1,964 steps Difficulty: Grade 3, native soil paths with slopes that exceed 5% Trail Surfaces: 4 to 8-foot wide native soil paths Attractions: Hiking and biking trails Nearby Major Cross Streets: Pinon Hills Boulevard and College Avenue Public Facilities: Amphitheater with stage and seating, plaza with restrooms, concession, souvenir shop and picnic tables, (amphithe- ater normally closed to public except for performances and pub- lic events), frisbee golf course, picnic shelters with tables and bar- beques Parking: On site at amphitheater, at picnic shelters, and at trail- heads k Pa Park Lions Wilderness P ons Wilderness Li Lion ons Wi Wilde derern P ss n ss a e a e ness a s ess a ne a rness Park rk rk ark rk d eva o Bou ege Avenue from Pinon Hills Boulevard non Hills Boulev ge Avenue from P North on Colle on No No C f on College o ge Avenu venue fro o o o t m h on College Aven n College Avenue fr ge Avenue e ege on College A on Co Colllleleg ege ge Av Ave venu nue ue frfro rom Pinon Hi P non Hi Pi Pinino non Hi Hil Bou Bou sls Bou ou ev e ulelev eva vard ard rd Lions Wilderness Park North on College Avenue from Pinon Hills Boulevard 30 ---PAGE BREAK--- Lions Wilderness Park Pinon Hills Blvd. College Blvd. Anasazi Trails continue North to Hood Mesa Trail Trail Sign on East Side of College ---PAGE BREAK--- Sandalwood Park See Page 34 Frisbee Golf Course Lions Wilderness Amphitheater * * ---PAGE BREAK--- Mossman Gladden Park 2115 Camina Placer Access the park walks from the west or east sides of the park. En- joy your walk through a quiet neighborhood, as you complete your loop walk on Camino Rio, south of the park. Wheelchair acces- sible ramps are located at the northwest and northeast corners of the park. Trail Distance: .32 miles or 712 steps Difficulty: Grade 1 Trail Surfaces: 4-foot wide concrete walks Attractions: Basketball courts, tennis courts, play structures, ath- letic field, open turf area with shade trees, and picnic shelter Nearby Major Cross Streets: Camina Placer and Camina Largo Public Facilities: None Parking: On perimeter streets rk Par den P de dd d Mossman Glad ossman Glad Mossma man an Gladden P n Para d dde a en Park en e dd a e a dd ar en de dd a add dde den en Parark rk acer 2115 Camina P Cam 2115 Cami P n P c n ce mina Plac acer cer Mossman Gladden Park 2115 Camina Placer Murray Dr./Bloomfield Hwy. Camina Flora Camina Placer Camina Largo 33 ---PAGE BREAK--- Northridge Park 3500 North Carlton Begin your walk at the southwest corner of the park. The City side- walk or interior park walk may be used to go north. Proceed east to loop walk around east half of park. Enjoy the views of the valley from the eastern loop walk. Trail Distance: .45 miles or 1,050 steps Difficulty: Grade 1, 5% slope on southern asphalt walk Trail Surfaces: 4 and 5-foot concrete walks, 4-foot minimum asphalt walk Attractions: Basketball court, play structures, picnic tables, open turf area with shade trees Nearby Major Cross Streets: Carlton Avenue and Butler Avenue Public Facilities: None Parking: On Carlton Street ge Park dge Park Northrid orthridg Nor hririd P g dge Pa e ge Pa dge Pa dg dge Park rk ark rk ton orth C No N 3500 N 3500 C h o t th Car Nort No C o No ton Northridge Park 3500 North Carlton Butler Ave. North Carlton Ave. 34 ---PAGE BREAK--- 35 Begin your Downtown Historic District walk at Orchard Plaza at the corner of Orchard Avenue and Main Street. Proceed west along the north side of Main Street. At Auburn Avenue, cross the street to the south side of Main street and proceed east. As you approach the intersection of Wall Avenue, cross the street to the north side of Main Street and proceed west. Continue on Main Street until you return to Orchard Plaza. An alternate route to the downtown area includes walking along Broadway. This alternate route begins at Orchard Plaza and follows the Main Street route. However, when going south across Main Street continue south one more block, until you come to Broadway. Turn left and proceed along Broad- way until you reach Miller Street. At Miller Street, turn left until you come to Main Street and left again till you come to Wall Avenue. Cross Main Street and proceed back to Orchard Plaza. Main Street Loop Trail Distance: .76 miles or 1,696 steps Difficulty: Grade 1 Trail Surfaces: Concrete sidewalks, wheelchair ramps at corners, and asphalt crosswalks Broadway Street Loop Trail Distance: .89 miles or 1,972 steps Difficulty: Grade 1 Trail Surfaces: Concrete sidewalks, wheelchair ramps at corners, and asphalt crosswalks Attractions: Roses and other flowering plants, interactive water fountain, benches, gazebo for concerts Nearby Major Cross Streets: Orchard Avenue and Main Street Public Facilities: None Parking: On side streets Butler Ave. Main St. Broadway Arrington St. Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Orchard Ave. Wall St. Auburn St. Orchard Plaza/Downtown Historic District Apache St. B i D Hi i 220 N. Orchard Avenue ---PAGE BREAK--- Pigford Rose Garden on 20th 20th Street between Chaco Street and Cochiti Avenue Begin your walk at the west end, by Walgreens and Chaco Avenue or the east end at Cochiti Avenue. The City sidewalk or interior gar- den walk may be used to go west or east. Wheelchair ramps are located at each corner of side streets south of 20th street. Literally stop and smell the roses. Trail Distance: .42 miles or 935 steps Difficulty: Grade 2, wheelchair ramps at corners, crusher fine garden paths Trail Surfaces: 4-foot wide concrete City walks, 4-foot minimum crusher fine garden path Attractions: Roses and other flowering plants, water fountain, benches Nearby Major Cross Streets: 20th Street and Butler Avenue Public Facilities: None Parking: On side streets south of 20th Street h 0th 20 Pigford Rose Garden on 20th en on 20t gford Rose Gar Pigfo for ord rd Ro Rose Garard rde den en 20 on on on 20 n 2 on on ue Avenu hiti A oc et and C treet haco S 20th Street betw treet between C 20t0th betw twe ween i Chaco Street and C Chaco S d Co o c c haco Street and Coch t Str aco S e e o o o d tre Coc co et t o o Chac aco and Cochiti Av t n ve Av ititi Av Ave venue nue ue Pigford Rose Garden on 20th 20th Street between Chaco Street and Cochiti Avenue 20th St. Butler Ave. Cochiti Ave. 36 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sandalwood Park 4800 Sandalwood (within Lions Wilderness Park) Begin your walk at the southwest corner of the park, by the parking lot. Proceed north and to the loop walk around the play structures. In the near future, to the west of the park drive, there will be a loop hiking trail and bike trail that connects to other bike trails within Lions Wilderness Park. Trail Distance: .11 miles or 244 steps Difficulty: Grade 1 Trail Surfaces: 5-foot wide concrete walk Attractions: Basketball court, play structures, picnic shelter with picnic tables, open turf area with pinon pines and juniper surround- ing the park. Nearby Major Cross Streets: Sandalwood Drive and College Boulevard Public Facilities: Restrooms Parking: On site k Sandalwood Park ndalwood Park San and ndalalw lwood Park rk rk rk rark rk P k) ithin Lions Wilderness P Wilderness Park) (within Lions Li hi it ( 4800 Sandalwoo Sandalwood ( 4800 Sand ndalw lwo i Wi od (within Lion o thin Lions d t ( wood (w (wi witithihinin Lioions Wi d i P lderness Park) k) dern r s erne s Wilildlde dern rne ness Pa Park) k) Sandalwood Park 4800 Sandalwood (within Lions Wilderness Park) Sandalwood Dr. College Blvd. 37 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sycamore Park 1051 Sycamore Street Begin your walk at the Community Center north parking lot. Access loop walk to the east. As you walk the route, take time to enjoy the view of the bluffs to the south of the park. You may also choose to walk around the play equipment and picnic shelter. Outside Loops Trail Distance: .36 miles or 788 steps Difficulty: Grade 1 Trail Surface: Minimum 5-foot wide concrete walk Inside Loop Trail Distance: .13 miles or 286 steps Difficulty: Grade 1 Trail Surface: Minimum 5-foot wide concrete walk Attractions: Basketball court, play structures, picnic shelter with tables and barbeques, open turf area with shade trees Nearby Major Cross Streets: Sycamore Street between Graham Road and Griffin Road Public Facilities: Community Center Parking: On site Sycamore Park ycamore Park Syc ycam amo mor orere P rararark rk t tree 1051 Sycamore Street Sycamore Street 1051 Sy Syc yc S mor amor S ore camo morere Sycamore Park 1051 Sycamore Street Sycamore St. Graham Rd. Griffin Rd. 38 Gulledge Rd. Sycamore St. ---PAGE BREAK--- U.S. West Park Between Behrend and Allen and South of Apache Start your walk on Allen Avenue. Proceed through park and walk around loop walk, using the City sidewalk as a portion of the route. Trail Distance: .21 miles or 463 steps Difficulty: Grade 1 Trail Surfaces: Minimum 4-foot wide concrete and asphalt walks Attractions: Play structures, picnic shelter with tables and bar- beques, open turf area with shade trees Nearby Major Cross Streets: Allen Avenue and Apache Street Public Facilities: None Parking: On Allen Avenue and Behrend Avenue U.S. West Park S. West Park U.S. We West Parark rk he Apac Between Behrend and Allen and South of A outh of A en Behrend and Allen and Betw twe ween Behr hrerend nd and nd Al All out So th of So S a u d outh o c t f h h n an p S e f e d S uth of Apache llelen and nd Sou oututh of of Apac ache he U.S. West Park Between Behrend and Allen and South of Apache Apache St. Behrend Ave. Allen Ave. 39 ---PAGE BREAK--- Vista Arroyo Park South of Pinon Hills Boulevard and North of Windsor Access the trail from Windsor Drive, at the south end of the park. Proceed north up the arroyo to College Boulevard and double back on trail. You may chose to continue your walk north in the arroyo, through the culvert under Pinon Hills Boulevard. You may also continue south, through Beckland Hills Park, on the City sidewalk along the arroyo and through Kiwanis Park. Trail Distance: .42 miles or 926 steps Difficulty: Grade 3, hard packed dirt surface Trail Surfaces: Minimum 6-foot wide hard packed dirt Attractions: Trail Nearby Major Cross Streets: Windsor Drive and Kingsway Drive (along Porter Arroyo) Public Facilities: None Parking: On Windsor Drive k Vista Arroyo Park sta Arroyo Park Vi Vista Ar Arrrro roy oyo Park P o Park a k ark o Par yo Parark rk South of Pinon Hills Boulevard and North of Windsor h of Windsor of Pinon Hills Boulevard a Sou oututh of of Pi Pino non Hi Bou oulelev eva vard rd and No of of Wi Windsor or Vista Arroyo Park South of Pinon Hills Boulevard and North of Windsor Pinon Hills Blvd. College Blvd. Windsor Dr. Kingsway Dr. 40 ---PAGE BREAK--- Westland Park (Dog Park) 2999 La Puente Place Begin your walk from the road-base parking lot at the park entry off La Puente Place. Go on the concrete walk through the de- veloped park area and on to the dirt path that leads to a riverside trail. Walkers may also take the service road through the middle of the park and access secondary trails that connect to the riverside trail. If you have a dog, don’t forget the dog park at Westland Park where your dog can run off leash. Trail Distance: .51 miles or 1140 steps Difficulty: Grade 3, uneven trail surfaces and native dirt trails Trail Surfaces: Minimum 2-foot wide native dirt trail, 6-foot wide hard packed dirt road with exposed cobble, 5-foot wide concrete walk Attractions: Basketball court, play structures, picnic shelter with tables and barbeques, trails, dog park, native cottonwoods, open turf area with shade trees Nearby Major Cross Streets: La Cuesta Avenue and La Puente Place Public Facilities: Dog Park Parking: On site, off of La Puente Place and on site off La Habra Street ) Westland Park (Dog Park) g Park) estland Park (D We and nd Parark rk (D (Dog Parara Parark rk) k) 2999 La Puente Place La Puente Place 29 2999 La Pu Pue uentntete Place ace ce Westland Park (Dog Park) 2999 La Puente Place Main St. La Puente Pl. La Cuesta Ave. Westlan d Par k D r . 41 ---PAGE BREAK--- Want a Challenge? Want a Ch 42 Keep track of your walks and bring them to your health care provider to discuss. Use the walking logs on the fol- lowing pages. Log the date, approximate steps, and the time it took for your walk. Use a pedometer. Join 10,000 Steps, Shape Up America: www.shapeup.org/shape/steps.php Always check with your physician before starting a new physical activity program. Walking 10,000 steps is the approximate equivalent of walking 5 miles. The distance covered depends on the length of your stride. That is why it is approximate. Walking 10,000 steps a day should help you burn 100 calories a day. g h ll ng ? g h d b i th t h lth Heart Health For moderate-intensity physical activity, a person’s target heart rate should be 50 to 70% of his or her maximum heart rate. Do you want to determine whether your pulse or heart rate is within the target zone during physical activ- ity? It’s simple: you must stop exercising briefly to take your pulse, and count! Learn how to measure your heart rate by talking to a physical fitness coach at your local rec- reation center, or visit: Always your before new activi ---PAGE BREAK--- ACTIVITY LOG Tracking Your Progress with Step out Farmington Week 1 SUN. / / Steps______ Total Time_____ I cut 100 Calories MON. / / Steps______ Total Time_____ I cut 100 Calories TUES. / / Steps______ Total Time_____ I cut 100 Calories WED. / / Steps______ Total Time_____ I cut 100 Calories THUR. / / Steps______ Total Time_____ I cut 100 Calories FRI. / / Steps______ Total Time_____ I cut 100 Calories SAT. / / Steps______ Total Time_____ I cut 100 Calories Week 2 SUN. / / Steps______ Total Time_____ I cut 100 Calories MON. / / Steps______ Total Time_____ I cut 100 Calories TUES. / / Steps______ Total Time_____ I cut 100 Calories WED. / / Steps______ Total Time_____ I cut 100 Calories THUR. / / Steps______ Total Time_____ I cut 100 Calories FRI. / / Steps______ Total Time_____ I cut 100 Calories SAT. / / Steps______ Total Time_____ I cut 100 Calories ACTIVITY LOG CTIVITY LOG AC ACTIVITY TY LOG ogress Tracking Your Pr cking Your Prog Tr Tra rac acki king Your P Y P ur Prog r our Prog ogress Yo Your Pro rogres re ress ss ton ngt arm tep out Fa out Farmin with Ste h S wit F h S t Farmin t min h p g ut Farming p ut Farmi out Fa o e o S g tep g Step out Fa S gton arming h Ste tep out Fa Farmington ton to ton ACTIVITY LOG Tracking Your Progress with Step out Farmington 43 ---PAGE BREAK--- Week 3 SUN. / / Steps______ Total Time_____ I cut 100 Calories MON. / / Steps______ Total Time_____ I cut 100 Calories TUES. / / Steps______ Total Time_____ I cut 100 Calories WED. / / Steps______ Total Time_____ I cut 100 Calories THUR. / / Steps______ Total Time_____ I cut 100 Calories FRI. / / Steps______ Total Time_____ I cut 100 Calories SAT. / / Steps______ Total Time_____ I cut 100 Calories Week 4 SUN. / / Steps______ Total Time_____ I cut 100 Calories MON. / / Steps______ Total Time_____ I cut 100 Calories TUES. / / Steps______ Total Time_____ I cut 100 Calories WED. / / Steps______ Total Time_____ I cut 100 Calories THUR. / / Steps______ Total Time_____ I cut 100 Calories FRI. / / Steps______ Total Time_____ I cut 100 Calories SAT. / / Steps______ Total Time_____ I cut 100 Calories ACTIVITY LOG Tracking Your Progress with Step out Farmington W k 3 ACTIVITY LOG CTIVITY LOG AC ACTIVITY TY LOG ogress Tracking Your Pro king Your Prog Tr Tra rac acki king Y P Your Progre r ur Progres o our Pro our Progres o gress ou o gres g Yo Your Pro rogre ress ss on ngto ar arm with Step out Far Step out Farmin with Ste tep out Fa ming r armington armingt Fa Farmingto to ton ACTIVITY LOG Tracking Your Progress with Step out Farmington 44 ---PAGE BREAK--- D O C T O R ’ S PA G E 45 Hello, my name is Dr. William Cumber- worth. I have been practicing medicine in the Farmington area for 35 years. Today I would like to share with you some of the medical benefits of walk- ing as a part of your daily lifestyle. There are many benefits to daily walking. Some of the most impor- tant benefits of walking include: • Reducing and controlling high blood pressure. • Adding 3 hours of brisk walking a week to your life has been shown to lower the risk of heart disease in women by up to 40%. • Walking can help lower bad cholesterol (LDL), while raising good cholesterol (HDL). • According to a study at Harvard, 5 hours of brisk walking every week can cut your risk of stroke by a whopping 50%. • Harvard also found that regular walking reduced the risk of needing gallstone surgery by up to 31%. • A regular walking program combined with a low fat diet and losing 5-7% of your overall weight can reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes and breast cancer by 50%. Who knew that adding something as simple as a walk to our daily routine could do so much for us? Even a short walk every day can reduce stress, lengthen our lifespan, relieve arthritis and back pain, improve quality of sleep, prevent depression, and reduce the risk of colon cancer, osteoporosis, and impotence. I hope that finding out about these benefits will inspire you and your friends and family to start walking and to live a better, longer, and healthier life. Hope I see you on the trail! Sincerely, e is Dr. William Cumber- e been practicing medicine mington area for 35 year would like to share with y f the medical benefits of w s a part of your daily life re are many benefits t alking. Some of the mos ant benefits of walking in • Reducing and contro blood pressure. • Adding 3 hours of walking a week to own to lower the risk of up to 40%. wer bad cholesterol (LD HDL). dy at Harvard, 5 hours ur risk of stroke by a wh und that regular walkin one surgery by up to 31 king program combined of your overall weight betes and breast cance hat adding something uld do so much for us? ress, lengthen our lifes quality of sleep, preve ancer, osteoporosis, a e that finding out abou ds and family to start althier life. Hope I see Sincerely, ---PAGE BREAK--- “One step at a time is good walking” Old Chinese Proverb “The longest journey begins with a single step.” Lao Tsu, Tao Te Ching “After a day’s walk everything has twice its usual value.” George Macauley Trevelyan ---PAGE BREAK--- S T E P O U T S T S T S T S E T E T E T P E P E P E O U O U O T U T U F a r m i n g t o n! 2325 E. 30th St., Farmington, NM 87401 Brandi Prince Health Promotions - San Juan IPA (505) 564-7928