2025 In-Season Walk Template May 1 through October 31
[Bracketed items do not go in the post, but must be edited by the Host.]
Please see important reminders below the template!
[Title]
Walk Level, Location, Town, Distance
[Reminder: Our 6 walk levels are Beginner, Hi Beginner/Low Intermediate, Intermediate, Intermediate/Advanced, Advanced, and All Levels.]
[Description]
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. Take precautions against the sun, such as sunscreen and a hat. Use repellent to protect yourself from ticks, which are active year-round.
[Include this hunting safety statement for walks occurring during the spring turkey hunt, May 1-May 24: Wear blaze orange for visibility during hunting season.]
Meet at [15 minutes prior to walk time] for sign-in and stretching to begin walking promptly at [time]. Hosted by [first & last name] with Sweep TBD [add first and last name after you get a volunteer].
—Prerequisite: Instructional Clinic [and anything else you wish, such as prior walks of a specific distance or terrain]
—Distance: [X miles]. No turn-back or shorter option. [unless there is a shorter or turn-back option; if so, specify]
—Pace: [Slow, moderate, or fast, a combination, or variable based on different terrain along the route]
—Terrain: [roots, rocks, hills, pavement, sand, etc.]
[Write a brief walk description to set the scene, for example: Enjoy lengthening shadows and the setting sun on this 4-mile walk at Sandy Neck Beach. Include anything important to call out to help people make their walk decision. No more than 2-3 sentences.]
—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.
— [Any other advisories…sand baskets, sunglasses, rubber tips, particular footwear, etc.].
—Restrooms and water [are/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.
[If applicable: This walk is authorized under a National Park Service Special Use Permit or approved by the Town of Brewster or MA Audubon or Harwich Conservation Trust.]
[If applicable: Fee statement, Nickerson, beaches, Audubon, etc.]
Walk may be canceled, changed, or rescheduled for weather or other reasons. Cancellation decision will be made at least 2 hours in advance. Check this event for last-minute notifications before heading out.
Directions: [Provide exact street address or turn-by-turn directions.]
Reminders!
- Check the event listing to ensure a Host has not already posted a walk at this location for the same day.
- Locations requiring permits or advance approval: National Seashore lands; MA Audubon properties at Wellfleet Bay, Ashumet, Long Pasture, and Tidmarsh; Eddy Bay; Robert F. Smith Cold Brook Preserve.
- Capacity is capped for some walks at permitted locations. Check with Admins or refer to printed guidance.
- Ensure # of walkers doesn’t exceed our seasonal parking protocol of 50% of available parking between Memorial Day Weekend and Labor Day.
- Routes along paved roadways are capped at 12 walkers.
- If your walk is at a new location for the Club, please check with Admins in advance.
- For a new-to-you location, we encourage you to complete a New Walk Planning Sheet to prompt thinking about walk approach, capacity, hazards, walk level, etc.
Updated: April 6, 2025
