Come and enjo mooy a walk along the Great Hay Trail located in the Mashpee National Wildlife Refuge. This relatively flat trail offers views Of Menu Pond, dry oak, and pitch pine forests.

Meet at 9:45 am for signing and stretching to begin walking promptly at 10 am. Hosted by Eileen O’Connell with sweep TBD.

*Prerequisite: Instructional Clinic, prior walks of AR least 1.5 miles

*Distance: 2.6 miles

*Pace: slow to moderate

*Terrain: dirt path, some sandy soil, 1 slowly rising hill

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 repellant to protect you from ticks, which are active year round.

-Wear your CCNW ID badge.

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

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 (spam mail) 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: 357 Great Oak Rd, Mashpee. From the Mashpee Rotary head northeast on Great Neck Rd (SOUTH). Follow to slight left onto Great Oak Rd towards South Cape Beach. On your right you will see the sign for Menu Pond Conservation, Mashpee National Wildlife Refuge.