A spectacular shoreline walk along Nantucket Sound at Harding’s Beach, timed near low tide for firm sand, sweeping views of Monomoy and Morris Island. We will walk out and around historic Stage Harbor Lighthouse and adventure out to Oyster River. As the tide slips away, the Cape opens around you in every direction—ocean, dunes, lighthouse, and sky—creating one of Chatham’s most beautiful and peaceful beach walks.
Meet at 7:45 am to sign-in and stretch. We’ll begin walking promptly at 8:00 am. Hosted by Sue Austin with Sweep TBD. Please read to bottom for directions to our meeting point.
—Prerequisite: Instructional Clinic, 2+ CCNW walks, and ability to COMFORTABLY beach walk the distance.
—Distance:2.5miles. No turn-back or shorter option.
—Pace: moderate with some stops along the way for water, pictures, and a good story.
—Terrain: mixed: some soft, but mostly hard packed sand.
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 and back along the beach on Nantucket Sound to Stage Harbor Channel.
—Limit 1 walk per day.
—Wear your CCNW ID badge.
— Rubber tips, sand baskets optional. Open beach so sunglasses, hat, skin protection handy. Could be windy so plan accordingly.
—Restrooms are available but it is still a good idea to bring tissue in a plastic bag in case of a bio break need.—If your plans change, please 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.
