The Eastham Hiking Club is in full gear this fall. Hikes start on Wednesdays at 9 a.m., are FREE and open to the public; rain/heavy snow CANCELS. Hikes are 4 to 6-1/2 miles in 2 to 2-1/2 hours on wooded paths with some soft sand and hills. Here’s the schedule through the end of 2016: Oct. 26, Harwich – Sands Pond ~ Lorna Hutcheons Memorial. Leaders: Don & Bob. Rte. 6 Exit 10 S on Rte. 124. R at T at Church. Great Western Rd. to Sands Pond parking lot on right. Hike along Harw

The Eastham Hiking Club has posted its schedule for the rest of the hiking season, which runs through May 25. The hiking schedule will resume after Labor Day. The hikes start at 9 a.m., and are FREE and open to the public. Rain and heavy snow CANCELS. Hikes are 4 to 6-1/2 miles in 2 to 2-1/2 hours on wooded paths with some soft sand and hills. For optional carpooling, meet at Orleans (south of rotary) Stop & Shop, left lot off main entrance. April 13: Truro – Clay Cliffs Carp

Here’s the latest schedule information for the Eastham Hiking Club, updated through April. For information, contact leader Don Light at 508-247-9887 or VKLight@comcast.net, or co-leaders Mark McGrath (508) 432-3775 or markmcgrath@verizon.net; Bob Rabenold (508) 255-6983 or robertojrabenold@gmail.com; or Chuck Thompson 508-255-8081 or ctorleans@yahoo.com. Email markmcgrath@verizon.net for bi-monthly schedules and/or weekly hike report. Hikes start at 9 a.m., are FREE and open