Perched high above the Atlantic, the Truro Highlands Historic District features outstanding views and rich history associated with Highland (Cape Cod) Light, early tourism, and golfing in the Scottish links tradition. The Highland House Museum is hosting its annual free open house, this year showcasing a new America 250 exhibit, “Hard Choices on a Perilous Coast: Truro’s Story of the American Revolution.” We’ll have free time in the district to visit the museum, climb Highland Light if you wish ($8 adults, $7 seniors), shop in the lighthouse gift store, or just enjoy the view. All levels welcome if the distance, slow/moderate pace, and terrain suit you.
Meet at 9:15 to sign in and stretch. We’ll begin walking promptly at 9:30. Hosted by Sue Moynihan with Sweep TBD. Read to the bottom for directions to our meeting point.
Prerequisite: Instructional clinic and ability to walk 3 miles.
Distance: 3 miles. No shorter or turn-back option.
Pace: Moderate on the level, slower on the uphill, with view & rest stops.
Terrain: Paved bike trail and road edge; long but gradual uphill along the 1.5-mile route to the historic district. Bring rubber tips!
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.
- Limit 1 walk per day
- Wear your CCNW ID badge.
- Rubber tips required.
- Carry bug spray. Consider the need for a hat and sunscreen.
- Restrooms and water are available at the trailhead. 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.
This walk is authorized under a National Park Service Special Use Permit.
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 event listing and comments, below, 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: Route 6 to North Truro. Turn onto Head of the Meadow Road. At the fork, bear left and proceed into the National Park Service Head of the Meadow Beach parking lot. We are NOT meeting at the town beach.
Coords: 42.05211° N, 70.08205° W
