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Walk around Clark County

April 01, 2008|Roy Turley/Extension Agent

How many miles would you need to walk in order to walk around Clark County? The county of Clark is approximately 255 square miles.

If you can walk a mile in about 15 minutes, you are covering about 4 miles an hour. If you walk for one hour five days a week, you will log 20 miles a week. At this rate, it will take you 13 weeks to walk 255 miles, the equivalent of walking around Clark County.

Below are some interesting mile markers with approximate distances to help you track another walk. If you have the time, you may decide to take this route to walk around the county.

6 miles - Winchester to Old Pine Grove

5 miles - Old Pine Grove to Pine Grove

3 miles - Pine Grove to Becknerville

7 miles - Becknerville to Ford

6 miles - Ford to Forest Grove

14 miles - Forest Grove to Ruckerville

4.5 miles - Ruckerville to Trapp

5 miles - Trapp to Goff's Corner

2.5 miles - Goff's Corner to Kiddville

6 miles - Kiddville to Pilot View

8 miles - Pilot View to Sewell Shop

13.5 miles - Sewell Shop to Hwy. 627 by way of Wades Mill, Gay Evans, and Pretty Run Road

3.5 miles - Paris Road into Winchester

Tips for Safe Walking

- Walk in the daytime or in well-lit areas at night.

- Walk with a friend or in a group.

- Do not wear headphones that prevent you from hearing potential dangers.

- Pay attention to your surroundings and be cautious.

- Walk on sidewalks and stay away from high traffic areas.

- Wear bright, reflective clothing and shoes.

- Carry water, especially on hot days, and identification.

- Do not assume drivers can see or have seen you.

- Consider carrying a cell phone or change for a public phone for emergencies.

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