Join me at the newly restored preserve to explore among many things the ½ mile All Persons Trail, featuring two bridges and breathtaking views of Cold Brook flowing freely for the first time in over a century, across 66 acres!

For Your Safety: Consider the weather forecast when making your RSVP decision. 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.

🌿 Step Into Serenity at Cold Brook Preserve 🌿

✨ Why you’ll love this walk:
🪻 Wide, easy-to-navigate paths
🌉 Wooden bridges overlooking four peaceful ponds
🦢 Keep an eye out for swans gliding across the water
🦅 Watch osprey soar above and listen for bird calls echoing through the trees
🦦 If we’re lucky—an otter sighting!

This walk is more than just a stroll—it’s a chance to witness the power of ecological restoration in action.🧘‍♀️🍃

Hosted by: Carla Fogaren with sweep TBD.

Prerequisite: Instructional clinic and physical ability to do the pace, length and varied terrain described.

Distance: 1.5 miles or 3 miles. You can do shorter option right to parking area or do the loop twice for 3 miles.

Pace: Moderate Pace

Terrain: A combination of newly maintained wide paths (minimal roots, wooden bridges with narrow slats).

Meet at 8:15 am for sign-in and stretching to begin walk promptly at 8:30 am.

-Limit 1 walk per day and 3 bookings per week (Sunday to Saturday) to give others the chance to walk. If you are already holding 3 bookings for the week of this walk, please do not sign up.

-Wear your CCNW ID badge.

-Restrooms and water are not available. Bring tissue in a plastic bag for a bio break.

-If your plans change, kindly cancel your booking at least 24 hours in advance of walk start time so other walkers may join.

– 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) 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:

🅿️ Parking at new Fire Museum Building (formerly a Fire House)

• From Route 39: Drive 0.5 miles south on Bank Street. The entrance will be on your left.harwichconservationtrust.org
• From Route 28: Drive 0.7 miles north on Bank Street. The entrance will be on your right.