After the stormy weekend a beautiful walk (7:49 am is low tide) along Nantucket Sound. Historic lighthouse, views of Monomoy and  Morris Island. Chatham is literally on the elbow of the Cape.

Meet at 8:15am to sign-in and stretch. We’ll begin walking promptly at 8:30am. Hosted by Anne Dickson with Sweep TBD

—Prerequisite: Instructional Clinic, two 2-3 mile CCNW walks, and ability to beach walk the distance.
—Distance: 3.1 miles. No turn-back or shorter option.
—Pace: moderate, steady with some stops along the way.
—Terrain: mixed some soft, but mostly hard packed sand. short asphalt causeway.

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. Take precautions against the sun, such as sunscreen and a hat. Use repellent to protect yourself from ticks, which are active year-round.

We will walk out along beach on Nantucket Sound to Stage Harbor Channel to the lighthouse and return via the inner sandy trail.

—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.
— Rubber tips, sand baskets optional,  sunglasses and hat handy.
—Restrooms are available. 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.

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 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: 385 Hardings Beach Rd. Off Barn Hill Rd. in Chatham. Plenty of parking- meet at first lot upon entering beach. Park on left side facing beach.