April Cape Cod National Seashore Walks

*When selecting your walk, please consider your experience level as some of these walks are higher intensity given the distance hiking through the soft sand*

Please join HCT guide and naturalist Andrea Higgins to explore some of her favorite walks in the Cape Cod National Seashore. Bring your curiosity and sense of adventure! Please dress appropriately for the weather including wearing comfortable supportive walking shoes. Please bring water and wear insect repellent.

Walk Descriptions:

Atlantic White Cedar Swamp Mindful Outdoor Experience, Wellfleet: Saturday, April 15th (9-11 a.m.)
This mindful nature walk in the picturesque Atlantic White Cedar Swamp is sponsored by Harwich Conservation Trust and Wellfleet Conservation Trust. We invite you to slow down and notice the details and tremendous beauty found in this ethereal area of Wellfleet. Hike for approximately 2 hours and cover 2 miles. There will be varying terrain including soft sand as we enter the boardwalk area of the swamp. Walk Guide Andrea Higgins will meet you in the parking lot to lead you to the boardwalk and start of the walk.

Earth Day Celebration: Barrier Beach Walk at Doane Rock, Eastham: Saturday, April 22nd (9-11 a.m.)
*Please note that this is a higher intensity walk given the distance hiking through the soft sand*
This guided walk is sponsored by Harwich Conservation Trust and Eastham Conservation Foundation. We will meet at the Doane Rock Parking Area in Eastham to begin our adventure, admiring the largest glacial erratic in Massachusetts! Briefly learn about glaciers forming our beloved Cape Cod before heading out on the trails to experience woods, marshes, barrier beaches, and the Atlantic Ocean. Fall in love with Cape Cod all over again as we admire some of the best and most stunning views around. This hike will last about 2 hours and will cover 2.5-3 miles. There will be varying terrain including very soft sand and wooded trails. The tides may create muddy and squishy trails. 

 Each walk is $20 per person.

You will receive driving directions with your confirmation email.