Start the New Year off with a walk from Great Island to Jeremy Point!!! Breathtaking views of dunes, an ever changing shoreline and soothing sounds of waves, while getting in a great workout. There’s always the chance of finding cool beach treasures and seeing seals and whales too.
For Your Safety: Consider the weather forecast when booking a walk. WATER MUST BE CARRIED ON ALL WALKS! In consideration of personal and group safety, if you arrive without water, you will not be allowed to walk. Dress for the weather and protect yourself from the elements. Choose appropriate footwear for trail conditions. Use repellent to protect yourself from ticks, which are active year-round. Wear blaze orange for visibility and safety during hunting season.
- Prerequisite: Instructional clinic and at least two recent 5+ mile CCNW walks at a moderate to fast pace on primarily hard-packed sand.
- Distance: 8-9 miles. No turn-back option.
- Pace: Moderate to fast (22 – 25 minute mile, depending on terrain), with as many water stops as needed, extra time at Jeremy Point.
- Terrain: Multiple log steps/stairs at beginning/end, hard sand/straw path, one high soft sand dune crossing, long stretches of soft and hard sand mixed with assorted sizes of rocks.
This walk starts at the area in Wellfleet Harbor known as “The Gut,” heads to Cape Cod Bay, then all the way via the beach to Jeremy Point, back the same route.
Meet at 11:15 AM for sign-in and stretching to begin walking promptly at 11:30 AM (this walk is tide dependent). Hosted by Debbie Zinck and Sweep TBD.
- Limit 1 walk per day.
- Wear your CCNW ID badge.
- Rubber tips are best. Sand baskets optional.
- Bring sun protection. Unless there is cloud cover, this walk will be in full sun.
- There are two Port-A-Potties at the parking lot but they may not be open. Bring tissue in a plastic bag in the event of a bio break need along the route.
- No water source available. Bring plenty of water!
Walk may be canceled, changed, or rescheduled for weather or other reasons. **Check your email (including spam) AND this walk listing before driving to the walk. ** If a walk is canceled, registrants will receive a system-generated email, and the walk will no longer be visible in the event listing or on the calendar.
If your plans change, kindly cancel your booking at least 24 hours in advance of walk start time so other walkers may join.
This walk is authorized under a National Park Service Special Use Permit.
Directions:
1440 Chequessett Neck Rd, Wellfleet. The Great Island sign and parking lot sneaks up on your left.
