2.7 or 4.2 miles You Choose! Our first loop is 2.7 miles. We will pass the outdoor amphitheatre, visit 2 small cemetaries and see the beautiful stone fire place built during the Great Depression. If you choose to continue, the 2nd part of our walk is approx 1.5 miles. We will enter area 5, see some of the new yurts, some great camping areas and head down to Flax Pond.

Meet at 8:45AM to sign in and stretch. We’ll begin walking promptly at 9:00AM. Hosted by Leslie Kalinowski with Sweep MIke Kalinowski. Please read to the bottom for directions to our meeting point.

—Prerequisite: Instructional Clinic, at least one Intermediate Walk of 2.7 miles. Has the ability to walk at a moderate pace over varied terrain.
—Distance: 2.7 or 4.2 Miles
—Pace: Moderate 20-23 minute miles on pavement, 23-25 minute miles on dirt paths, dirt road. My plan is to go faster on pavement.
—Terrain: A lot of Pavement, small to moderate hills, dirt paths with some exposed roots and rocks, dirt road with exposed roots and rocks, firm sand along Flax Pond

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. Please wear BLAZE orange during hunting season.

Nickerson State Park is a historical gem. We will go over some of the history of this incredible place!!

—Limit 1 walk per day.
—Wear your CCNW ID badge.
— Rubber tips are required for pavement. You may want to take you tips off when we enter to wooded paths or on the dirt road. Protect youself from poison Ivy. Please wear/display blaze orange. Hunting is not allowed in the park but it’s prudent to be careful during hunting season.
—Restrooms and water are not available. Bring tissue in a plastic bag in case of a bio break need.
—If your plans change, kindly cancel your booking at least 24 hours in advance of walk start time so other walkers may join.

There is no fee to enter Nickerson State Park at this time

Walk may be canceled, changed, or rescheduled for weather or other reasons. Cancellation decision will be made at least 2 hours in advance. **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.

Directions: Enter Nickerson State Park off of route 6A in Brewster. Stay straight on Deer Park road. At 1/2 mile you will see a small wooden sign (on the right) that says “Amphitheater”  Pull in  this lot and park here.