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Sunrise Hike at Hio Hill

  • Dixon Preserve at Hio Hill 1190 Old Sandwich Road Plymouth, MA, 02360 United States (map)

Join Wildlands Trust for a sunrise hike at Dixon Preserve at Hio Hill! Volunteer hike leader Ryley Newton and Programming Coordinator Amy Burt will lead you over 0.85 miles of steep terrain winding pitch pine barrens and large glacial erratics. Begin the steep hike with headlamps and be rewarded by watching the sunrise over Cape Cod Bay before hiking back down in the morning light. Headlamps and/or flashlights are required! Registration is required for this free event.

Registration closes on Friday, March 14 at 12 pm. Want to sign up after registration closes? Please email: events@wildlandstrust.org

Parking:

Meet at Dixon Preserve at Hio Hill (1190 Old Sandwich Road Plymouth, MA 02360) where limited parking is available. Please park near one another to maximize parking space.

What to Wear & Bring (Required):

  • Headlamp and/or flashlight (must have as we are starting before sunrise!)

  • Sturdy, closed-toed shoes

  • Snacks

  • Water

  • Bug spray

  • Weather-appropriate clothing

What to Expect:

  • Hiking a steep ascent in the dark with a headlamp and/or flashlight, then spending time to enjoy the sunrise before returning via a steep descent in the early morning sun

  • Wet trails with early morning condensation

  • Wildlands Trust volunteers and staff to guide you!

Restrictions:

  • Ages 18+

  • No pets

  • Limit 8 hikers

  • Hikers must be able to hike by headlamp and/or flashlight

Outdoor programs are weather permitting. Cancellations and postponements due to weather will be announced online and registered attendees will be notified via email.

Questions? Please email: events@wildlandstrust.org