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UID:2141@capecodnordicwalking.org
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T130000
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URL:https://capecodnordicwalking.org/events/beginner-robert-smith-cold-bro
 ok-preserve-harwich-5-or-1miles-friday/
SUMMARY:Beginner Gentle Walk\, Robert Smith Cold Brook Preserve\, Harwich\,
  .5 or 1miles Friday
DESCRIPTION:🌟 **Discover the Joy of Nordic Walking!** 🌟\nFlat terrain
  on All Persons trail with wide paths.\nMeet at 12:45 pm [15 minutes prior
  to walk time] for sign-in and stretching to begin walking promptly at 1:0
 0 pm.  Hosted by Patty Creedon\n\n—Prerequisite: Instructional Clinic\n
 \n—Distance: .5 or 1 mile Your choice. Turn back or shorter option avail
 able if you need it\n\n—Pace: Slow\n\n—Terrain: All persons trail. Wid
 e\, level\, smooth compacted sand or gavel. Comfortable under foot\, not l
 ike pavement.  Slight incline at beginning / end.\n\nFor Your Safety: Con
 sider the weather forecast when booking a walk. WATER MUST BE CARRIED ON A
 LL WALKS! In consideration of personal and group safety\, if you arrive wi
 thout water\, you will not be allowed to walk. Dress for the weather and p
 rotect yourself from the elements. Choose appropriate footwear for trail c
 onditions. Use repellent to protect yourself from ticks\, which are active
  year-round.  Wear blaze orange for visibility and safety during hunting 
 season.\nFeeling uncertain about starting or restarting your Nordic walkin
 g journey? You're not alone! Many feel that it might be too far or too dif
 ficult\, especially if stamina is a concern. But here’s the good news: t
 hese wide trails are designed with you in mind! With NO inclines and some 
 shaded spots\, plenty of stops\, several benches if needed. We will do a 0
 .5 mile loop incorporating the first two of four bridges and great views o
 f the ponds\, returning to close to the parking lot. For those willing and
  able\, we will turn back the way we came for a 1.0 mile total walk.  No 
 pressure to do the second loop. Great opportunity for anyone recovering fr
 om an injury or long lay-off from walking to get back in the swing.\nWe go
  at a very relaxed pace\, taking frequent breaks to catch our breath and e
 njoy the scenery. 🏞️ So\, what are you waiting for? Step outside\, co
 nnect with nature\, and take the first step towards better health with us.
  You’ve got this! 💪🌳\n\n—Limit 1 walk per day.\n\n—Wear your C
 CNW ID badge.\n\n—Rubber tips for crossing bridges\, or carry poles acro
 ss.\n\n—Restrooms and water are not available. Bring tissue in a plastic
  bag in case of a bio break need.\n\n—If your plans change\, kindly canc
 el your booking at least 24 hours in advance of walk start time so other w
 alkers may join.\n\nWalk may be canceled\, changed\, or rescheduled for we
 ather or other reasons. Cancellation decision will be made at least 2 hour
 s in advance. Check your email (including spam) before driving to the walk
 . If a walk is canceled\, registrants will receive a system-generated emai
 l and also the walk will no longer be visible in the event listing or on t
 he calendar.\n\nDirections: 204 Bank St. Harwich at the beautiful newly re
 furbished Fire House Museum. Free parking. Meet at trail head in the rear 
 lot.
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CATEGORIES:Harwich,Lower Cape,Walk
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