From mid-September to mid-May, the Cape Hiking Committee offers about 100 hikes, from Bourne to Provincetown, and varying from the hills of the moraine to sandy beaches. They are a unique way to see parts of Cape Cod that few experience, as well as an opportunity for great exercise. All hikes are led by experienced Leaders and are "show and go" (no registration is necessary). If you have a medical condition that can be aggravated by the physical exertion of hiking, please let the Leader of the hike know before you begin. The most common conditions include diabetes, asthma, seizure disorders, and heart disease. If you have these or other conditions that might affect you while hiking, please share that information with the Leader and bring with you any information and medications you might need in an emergency. The most important goal of every hike is the safety of all participants and to accomplish that goal, a Leader may deny one's participation because of safety or medical concerns, or inadequate clothing for the weather.

Leaders will be happy to answer questions, and to provide driving directions or a last-minute update if inclement weather might cancel a hike. Children are welcome but must be of school age and accompanied by at least one parent. Dogs are not allowed. Water should be carried, weather-appropriate outerwear and terrain-appropriate footwear should be worn, and all hikers should be aware of the possibility of encountering deer ticks (the carriers of Lyme Disease) and poison ivy while anywhere on Cape Cod.

Participants are requested to stay with the group at all times during the hike, but if one must leave early, please let the Leader know. During a hike, some Leaders may pause to point out interesting plants or animals, or geological or historical features. The style of each hike and the relative amount of "walk or talk" will vary with each Leader. Cape Hiking maintains an email list for cancellations, changes, and news, and if you would like to be added to this list, please contact the Chair.

Most hikes are held on the following days:

Thursday mornings from 10:00-12:00, meeting at 9:45

Saturday from 10:00-2:00, meeting at 9:45; lunch stop included

Sunday afternoon from 1:00-3:00, meeting at 12:45

In general the Thursday hike is the easiest, followed by Sunday's, while Saturday's hike is usually more challenging as well as longer. Hikes begin promptly on time, and usually end close to the listed time.
Hikes are not scheduled during the summer months because of the parking restrictions imposed by each town, and the requirement to have a resident sticker to park at many of the parking areas. We do offer a monthly evening Full Moon hike during the three summer months, usually from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. During some years a social function is held after a hike: a picnic or potluck lunch after the first hike in September; a Christmas/Holiday party early in December; and a Chili Party lunch in late January or early February. Members are invited to attend even if not hiking on those days.

For information about upcoming hikes, please click on "schedule" above, and for more information about the hike, contact the listed Leader. For any other information about Cape Hikes, please contact the Chair.