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map · 11-08-2025, 06:32 PM

I used to walk backwards up my steep 700 ft driveway after my daily walk. Stopped when I moved to the Weirs and was walking up and down Rte 3, Tower Hill and Doe Roads, as well as doing some group hikes in the area.

Unfortunately I think those walks up and down the steep hills plus the hiking were what caused me to end up with spine surgery. Turns out I had spinal stenosis and degenerative disc disease. Incompatible with a bad back.

Now I drive down to the boardwalk and walk or walk around Meredith Bay, or Scenic Drive in Gilford or through the town or Gilford which has great sidewalks.

I’m always in search of flat places to walk and also with public bathrooms nearby just in case. It’s a challenge for sure.

11-08-2025, 06:32 PM	#9
map Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: The Weirs Posts: 230 Thanks: 186 Thanked 66 Times in 49 Posts	I used to walk backwards up my steep 700 ft driveway after my daily walk. Stopped when I moved to the Weirs and was walking up and down Rte 3, Tower Hill and Doe Roads, as well as doing some group hikes in the area. Unfortunately I think those walks up and down the steep hills plus the hiking were what caused me to end up with spine surgery. Turns out I had spinal stenosis and degenerative disc disease. Incompatible with a bad back. Now I drive down to the boardwalk and walk or walk around Meredith Bay, or Scenic Drive in Gilford or through the town or Gilford which has great sidewalks. I’m always in search of flat places to walk and also with public bathrooms nearby just in case. It’s a challenge for sure.