About us

If you love to walk regularly and meet people outside of the usual places, this group is for you. We don't usually climb anything, though hikers are welcome. 😊 In hiking terms, our walks are usually Level 1 (easy).

Outside of southern Maine, there are few options for group walks. Definitions of where Central Maine is vary; many of our members live in Waterville and Augusta. We visit some of the best walks, including safe trails, in Kennebec and Somerset counties. If this group keeps growing or there's more interest in traveling, we'll schedule events farther away.

• Walks average 3-4 miles — sometimes longer. If you haven't walked much, this group might not be for you.
• Lunch or dinner (including takeout, picnics, etc.) or a visit to a nearby event are options after a walk.
• Events typically last 1-2 hours and take place on weekends and occasional weekdays, like Friday evenings, twice a month. It's a chance to get out more and meet new people while you enjoy a favorite pastime.

NOTE: By joining this group, you agree to follow our group policies and to the liability waiver below.

Thanks, and if you decide to join us, we look forward to meeting you and walking with you sometime!

BY JOINING THIS GROUP OR ATTENDING AN EVENT, YOU AGREE TO AND ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING:

Risks: Our walks carry risks, including ticks (Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses), poisonous plants, unpredictable weather, and wildlife, as well as slips, trips, falls, and exertion-related injuries or medical emergencies.
Age and Personal Responsibility: You affirm you're 18+ years of age and that the events you attend match your fitness level and experience. If you bring a minor, you agree to these terms on their behalf. You're solely responsible for your safety, gear, and equipment.
Organizer Authority: The organizer reserves the right to decline participation to anyone not properly equipped for the terrain or weather or whose conduct is unsafe or disruptive.
Release of Liability: You (and your personal representatives/heirs/assigns) release, indemnify, and hold harmless the Central Maine Walking Club and its organizer from all claims (injury, illness/Lyme, death, property loss, or economic loss), including attorney's fees, arising from events or travel to and from them, including claims based on ordinary negligence. You're responsible for all medical expenses incurred on your behalf.

Join this group or RSVP only if you feel comfortable with these terms.