The Nauset March and Doane trails are hard to beat – wooded trails with lovely views, a scenic pond, an expansive marsh, historical markers – but we will try to achieve that on April 7 as we will take in all of the above PLUS a walk down Coast Guard Beach to Nauset Inlet on the outgoing tide.
Meet at 8:45 AM to sign in and stretch. We’ll begin walking promptly at 9:00 AM. Hosted by Dorrie Scipione Ross with Sweep TBD. Please read to the bottom for directions to our meeting point.
—Prerequisite: Instructional Clinic and the ability to walk 6 miles on varied terrain, including 2 miles on the beach.
—Distance: 6.5 miles. No turn-back or shorter option.
—Pace: Moderate and steady with a few stops; one longer stop at the inlet
—Terrain: log stairs, hard pack trail with roots, rocks and pinecones, some hills, possible mud in spots, pavement, bridge crossing, soft sand leading down to the beach, mostly packed sand/flat beach walking out to the inlet
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.
— Carbide tips suggested for woods; rubber tips useful for pavement, bridge and beach portions.
—Restrooms and water are available at the Visitor’s Center. 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 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: take Route 6 to the Salt Pond Visitors Center, 50 Nauset Road, Eastham. Park near the restrooms.
Hi Dorrie. I can sweep if you’d like.