We love Cook’s Farm for its pond views, lush vegetation, songbirds, and clues to Sandwich’s farming and textile industry past. All levels of new and experienced walkers welcome if the distance and pace suit you. 

Meet at 9:45 to sign-in and stretch. We’ll begin walking promptly at 10. Hosted by Sue Moynihan with Sweep TBD. Read to the bottom for directions to our meeting point.

Prerequisite: Instructional clinic
Distance: ~1.7 miles. No shorter or turn-back option.
Pace: Moderate, with several stops to enjoy the view
Terrain: Hard-packed dirt, gravel, some roots and rocks. Mostly level.

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 repellent to protect yourself from ticks, which are active year-round.

• 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.
• Bring rubber tips.
• Restrooms and water are not 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) and this walk listing 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: Meet near the fields BEHIND the old Henry T. Wing School, 33 Water Street, Sandwich

Rt. 6 to exit 59 in Sandwich. Take Water Street to Morse. Turn onto Morse. The fields and parking lot are on your left. We will walk together to the trail. Coords: 41.75113° N, 70.49537° W