Thanks for joining us on the Take a Hike to Great Hill.
Sunday, March 27, 2016
Sunday, March 20, 2016
Friday, March 11, 2016
Take a Hike - Barnstable-Sandwich line
The Sandwich Conservation Trust will
begin this year’s series of second-Sunday walks, on March 13th
at 2 PM, with the straightest one we have, the trek along the
Barnstable-Sandwich town line. The walk begins at Service Road, about
half a mile east of Exit 4, and goes in a straight line to Great Hill.
From this point, at 230 feet above sea level, there is a nice view towards
Nantucket Sound. This is a good time of year to visit this elevated
spot. With the absence of foliage we can see the topography through the
trees.
The habitat is dry pine-oak woods.
The path leads over hills and valleys as we make our way to the top. The
land to the east is the 1200 acre West Barnstable Conservation Area, and to
west is a long strip of privately owned land that is held in a conservation
restriction with the SCT. Through the generosity of the landowners the
public is allowed to pass.
The walk will last 45 minutes or
so. It is a strenuous walk in that there are some steep slopes, loose
stones, and probably some branches down after our long winter, so please be
prepared. The hike will not be held if it is raining. Parking is best
along the south side of Service Road; make sure you are well off the
road. There is no charge. No dogs, please.
The Sandwich Conservation Trust is a
non-profit organization that offers land preservation assistance and
conservation-oriented programs to the public. The SCT holds 217 acres in
protection. For questions, call (508) 888-7629.
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