OutHounds Adventure and Training Academy

Free Mother's Day Special Adventure: New Bedford Harborwalk (Lite)
2019-05-12 10:15 - 11:15 UTC
This Session:
New Bedford Harborwalk
In honor of all our mom’s out there, Adventure Club would like to extend a heartfelt Happy Mother’s Day with a FREE Urban Adventure at New Bedford’s Harborwalk. Come enjoy the beautiful waterfront and find Adventure right in our own backyards! We will park at the end of Gifford Street, skip along the rocks on New Bedford’s side of the hurricane barrier before making our way out towards the Fort. Bring mom and come see what Urban Adventuring is all about!

Standard Adventure to be immediately followed by a Lite Adventure.

**Adventures are held rain or shine.**
Terrain: Mostly flat, Some street-side walking
You need: Proper footwear. Water and a snack. Signed Release Form.
Your Dog needs: Properly fitting harness, water and snacks. Signed Adventure Contract and EITHER – proof of up-to-date shots or OH Veterinary Release Form.
Parking: Street-side lot.
**If this is your FIRST adventure, please be to trail 15 minutes early to fill out paperwork.

Free Mother's Day Special Adventure: New Bedford Harbor Walk
2019-05-12 08:00 - 10:00 | Harborwalk, 41.619496, -70.914298

Lite Adventure: Cornell Farm
2019-05-11 10:15 - 11:15 | Cornell Farm, 520 Smith Neck Rd, South Dartmouth, MA, 02748
This session:
Cornell Farm
Repeat Adventurers will be familiar with part of this trail, as DNRT’s Little River Reserve was our inaugural adventure! This time, however, we will be beginning our adventure on the other end of the reserve on Trustee’s of the Reservations Cornell Farm. The Farm portion is a predominantly flat trail which can become VERY muddy in the beginning, particularly after a rain or thaw. We will meander our way thru to the beautiful board walks that allow visitors to pass thru salt marsh. There are moments of uneven footing and sleight inclines. Expect about 4-5 miles of hiking on our standard adventure! Lite Adventurers should expect about 2-3 miles.
Standard Adventure to be immediately followed by a Lite Adventure.
**Adventures are held rain or shine.**
Terrain: Mostly flat, wooden board walks, marsh
You need: Proper footwear. Water and a snack. Signed Release Form.
Your Dog needs: Properly fitting harness, water and snacks. Signed Adventure Contract and EITHER – proof of up-to-date shots or OH Veterinary Release Form.
Parking: Dirt lot.
**If this is your FIRST adventure, please be to trail 15 minutes early to fill out paperwork.

Standard Adventure: Cornell Farm
2019-05-11 08:00 - 10:00 | Cornell Farm, 520 Smith Neck Rd, South Dartmouth, MA, 02748

20th Annual New Bedford Pet Fest!
2019-05-05 10:00 - 15:00 | Buttonwood Park, 41.632742, -70.949486
Calling all OutHounds!
Please come celebrate New Bedford’s Coalition for Animals at this years 20th annual New Bedford Pet Fest at Buttonwood Park! OutHounds Adventures will be giving a presentation in the center ring this year showcasing our upcoming class offerings. Come take a picture on our “log”–frequent fliers will understand! OHAC will be doing our best to bring a little of the adventure from the trail to the Pet Fest. Come see what vendors from around the area have to offer–and get some OutHounds Swag!

Lite Adventure: Destruction Brook (Fisher Road Entrance)
2019-04-28 10:15 - 11:15 | Destruction Brook: Fisher Road, 170 Woodcock Rd, Dartmouth, MA, 02747
This session:
Destruction Brook
Destruction Brook is certainly a popular and highly trafficked DNRT gem with rocky and root covered paths and a few steep (yet quick) inclines. However, more than the terrain, navigating such a popular destination poses a whole different challenge for our OutHounds and OutHumans alike. Let OHAC help guide you on a safe and fun journey for all! Expect about 4-5 miles of hiking on our standard adventure! Lite Adventurers should expect about 2-3 miles.
Standard Adventure to be immediately followed by a Lite Adventure.
**Adventures are held rain or shine.**
Terrain: Mostly flat, Some street-side walking
You need: Proper footwear. Water and a snack. Signed Release Form.
Your Dog needs: Properly fitting harness, water and snacks. Signed Adventure Contract and EITHER – proof of up-to-date shots or OH Veterinary Release Form.
Parking: Dirt lot. / Large shoulder Street side if on Fisher Road entrance.
**If this is your FIRST adventure, please be to trail 15 minutes early to fill out paperwork.

Standard Adventure: Destruction Brook (Fisher Road Entrance)
2019-04-28 08:00 - 10:00 | Destruction Brook: Fisher Road, 170 Woodcock Rd, Dartmouth, MA, 02747

FREE Special Adventure: Tower Implosion Watch Party
2019-04-27 07:30 - 10:00 | Kennedy Park, 41.693824, -71.165187
OutHounds Adventures has three main goals: Physical and Mental Wellness, Building Community AND a commitment to the Environment. This Saturday, two massive structures that have not only been an eye sore, but have also been a symbol of the old system of power generation will be imploding at 8 AM. Rhode Island Climate Activists will be holding a “Watch Party” starting at 7:30 AM and going to 9:30 AM. OutHounds Adventures will be there as well to show our support for Green Initiatives–and maybe make some new friends!
Come gather with us for this FREE Fall River-based Urban Adventure in Kennedy Park and surrounding areas! We will meet at the “top” of the park and work our way down! The event timing is a little earlier that usual–but we recommend getting there early due to probable traffic!

Easter Exploration
2019-04-21 07:30 - 10:00 | Haskell Swamp, 41.710773, -70.838491
This Session:
Haskel Swamp
OHAC wishes everyone a Happy Easter! If you are inclined, Tinkle and Columbus will be heading out EARLY to do a fast-paced, exploratory mission of the Haskel Swamp in Mattapoisett, MA. We will be leaving the OutHounds at home for this Adventure, however, to expedite time! If you want to join us, please do! We will be setting out earlier than usual, and will be exploring, more than likely, flooded trails! Want a behind the scenes look at what goes into creating an Adventure?
Terrain: Mostly flat, very wet!
You’ll need: Proper footwear, water, bright colors. This is a Wildlife Management Area.

Lite Adventure: Copicut Woods (Westport, MA)
2019-04-14 10:15 - 11:15 | Copicut Woods, 41.709175, -71.065560
This session:
Copicut Woods
Copicut Woods offers a little something for everyone. There a couple of slightly challenging paths with some uneven footing, but the trails are predominantly wide and grassy with very few inclines. This a great trail for just getting yourself (and your dog!) OUT and reconnecting with nature. What better way to spend a morning? Expect about 4-5 miles of hiking on our standard adventure! Lite Adventurers should expect about 2-3 miles.
Standard Adventure to be immediately followed by a Lite Adventure.
**Adventures are typically held rain or shine. Please check Facebook, Instagram and emails for severe weather cancellations.**
Terrain: Mostly flat and grassy. Some precarious rooted paths and slick wooden boardwalks.
You need: Proper footwear. Water and a snack. Signed Release Form.
Your Dog needs: Properly fitting harness, water and snacks. Signed Adventure Contract and EITHER – proof of up-to-date shots or OH Veterinary Release Form.
**If this is your FIRST adventure, please be to trail 15 minutes early to fill out paperwork.

Standard Adventure: Copicut Management Area/ Fire Tower Trail
2019-04-14 08:00 - 10:00 | Copicut Woods, 41.709175, -71.065560
This session:
Copicut Wildlife Management Area/ Fire Tower Trail
Simply labeling this Adventure “Copicut Woods” doesn’t quite do this justice, as very little time is actually spent in “Copicut Woods!” Tinkle, K-Boose and Columbus have scouted out a couple of “off the beaten path” trails in recent sessions out this way, which we think are very much in the spirit of ADVENTURE!! If you have ever wondered, “I wonder where that goes?” come join OutHounds Adventure Club–chances are, we know! This a great trail for just getting yourself (and your dog!) OUT and reconnecting with nature. What better way to spend a morning? Expect about 4-5 miles of hiking on our standard adventure! Lite Adventurers should expect about 2-3 miles.
Standard Adventure to be immediately followed by a Lite Adventure.
**Adventures are typically held rain or shine. Please check Facebook, Instagram and emails for severe weather cancellations.**
Terrain: Varied Terrain. Mostly flat with some steep inclines. Can be rocky and uneven, with some precarious stream crossings.
You need: Proper footwear. There is hunting allowed in this area, bright colors highly recommended. Water and a snack. Signed Release Form.
Your Dog needs: Properly fitting harness, water and snacks. Signed Adventure Contract and EITHER – proof of up-to-date shots or OH Veterinary Release Form.
**If this is your FIRST adventure, please be to trail 15 minutes early to fill out paperwork.

Lite Adventure: The Bogs (Mattapoisett, MA)
2019-04-13 10:15 - 11:15 | The Bogs, 138 Acushnet Road, Mattapoisett, MA, 02739
This session:
The Bogs
This Lite Adventure, we will also be joined by Harmonious Hounds’ Rocket Recall Class! he Bogs has been a long time favorite destination for the Adventure Club. The predominantly flat and open trails are great for the beginning hiker, yet the beauty can be appreciated by all! Adventure Guide Tim does like to lead the group into the forest trail, which does boast a mild incline and some tricky footing, depending on the flood stage of the subsequent swamp. Although, even if we have to double back or risk the dryness of our socks, we always have a great time out here. (Check out our pictures from the spring!) This a great trail for just getting yourself (and your dog!) OUT and reconnecting with nature. Expect about 4-5 miles of hiking on our standard adventure! Lite Adventurers should expect about 2-3 miles.
Standard Adventure to be immediately followed by a Lite Adventure.
**Adventures are typically held rain or shine. Please check Facebook, Instagram and emails for severe weather cancellations.**
Terrain: Mostly flat, Can become easily flooded. Does allow hunting in season.
You need: Proper footwear. Bright colors recommended. Water and a snack. Signed Release Form.
Your Dog needs: Properly fitting harness, water and snacks. Signed Adventure Contract and EITHER – proof of up-to-date shots or OH Veterinary Release Form.
**If this is your FIRST adventure, please be to trail 15 minutes early to fill out paperwork.

Standard Adventure: The Bogs (Mattapoisett, MA)
2019-04-13 08:00 - 10:00 | The Bogs, 138 Acushnet Road, Mattapoisett, MA, 02739
This session:
The Bogs
The Bogs has been a long time favorite destination for the Adventure Club. The predominantly flat and open trails are great for the beginning hiker, yet the beauty can be appreciated by all! Adventure Guide Tim does like to lead the group into the forest trail, which does boast a mild incline and some tricky footing, depending on the flood stage of the subsequent swamp. Although, even if we have to double back or risk the dryness of our socks, we always have a great time out here. (Check out our pictures from the spring!) This a great trail for just getting yourself (and your dog!) OUT and reconnecting with nature. Expect about 4-5 miles of hiking on our standard adventure! Lite Adventurers should expect about 2-3 miles.
Standard Adventure to be immediately followed by a Lite Adventure.
**Adventures are typically held rain or shine. Please check Facebook, Instagram and emails for severe weather cancellations.**
Terrain: Mostly flat, Can become easily flooded. Does allow hunting in season.
You need: Proper footwear. Bright colors recommended. Water and a snack. Signed Release Form.
Your Dog needs: Properly fitting harness, water and snacks. Signed Adventure Contract and EITHER – proof of up-to-date shots or OH Veterinary Release Form.
**If this is your FIRST adventure, please be to trail 15 minutes early to fill out paperwork.

Standard Urban Adventure: Fairhaven Bike Path
2019-04-07 08:00 - 10:00 | Fairhaven Bike Path – ACE Hardware Launch, 41.639381, -70.881170
This session:
Fairhaven Bike Path and Center Village
Tinkle will be absent from this Sunday’s Hike, but have no fear, Columbus will lead the way! Besides, every once and awhile it is good for OHAC to come out of the wilderness and touch base with the rest of civilization. It allows us to restock, grab some trail candy (and if the stars align) force Tinkle and Columbus to take a shower now and again! But don’t let the Urban Hike fool you–there is still plenty of Adventuring to take place! The Fairhaven Bike Path is a popular destination for two-legged, four-legged and any smattering of wheels alike–all of which pose a whole different Adventuring experience for our OutHounds and OutHumans. Come join OHAC and experience your everyday world thru Adventure Eyes! Expect about 4-5 miles of hiking on our standard adventure!
**Adventures are typically held rain or shine. Please check Facebook, Instagram and emails for severe weather cancellations.**
Terrain: Mostly flat, Some street-side walking
You need: Proper footwear. Water and a snack. Signed Release Form.
Your Dog needs: Properly fitting harness, water and snacks. Signed Adventure Contract and EITHER – proof of up-to-date shots or OH Veterinary Release Form.
**If this is your FIRST adventure, please be to trail 15 minutes early to fill out paperwork.

Lite Adventure: Quanapoag Road/ Pine Tree Trail
2019-04-06 10:15 - 23:15 | Quanapoag/ Pine Tree Trail, 41.725524, -71.011482
This Session: Quanapoag Road/ Pine Tree Trail
When Adventure Guide Tim (aka Tinkle Tim, aka Lewis) first moved to Southcoast Massachusetts, the Freetown Fall-River State forest and all of its subsidiaries was an amazing discovery. Boasting miles of trails and fire roads; you could easily spend days exploring all of its nooks and crannies! Being an outsider, Tim was unaware of Freetown Forest’s mystical legends, and even now, Adventure Club has come up short in our endless pursuit of the elusive Pukwudgie!
Here is yet another launching point that has often been one of Tinkle’s favorites when heading out for one of his own adventures–and he is excited to share it with OHAC! Let us take you on an exciting Adventure!
“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.”

Expect about 4-5 miles of hiking on our standard adventure! Lite Adventurers should expect about 2-3 miles.
Standard Adventure to be immediately followed by a Lite Adventure.

Standard Adventure: Quanapoag Road/ Pine Tree Trail
2019-04-06 08:00 - 10:00 | Quanapoag/ Pine Tree Trail, 41.725524, -71.011482
This session:
Quanapoag Road/ Pine Tree Trail, Dartmouth MA
The Pine Tree Trail off of Quanapoag Road is yet another launching point into the vast network of forest trails that make up Freetown-Fall River State Forest. This section is actually part of the SE Mass Bioreserve and skirts alongside the Copicut Rifle Club and active hunting areas. We will meander northbound towards the Freetown- Fall River State Forest, before looping back. This loop is more of an Standard Plus+ so come prepared!
This is one of Tinkle’s personal favorites when heading out for one of his own adventures due to varied terrain and interesting trails–and he is excited to share it with OHAC! Let us take you on an exciting Adventure!
Expect about 4-5 miles of hiking on our standard adventure! Lite Adventurers should expect about 2-3 miles.
Standard Adventure to be immediately followed by a Lite Adventure.
**Adventures are typically held rain or shine. Please check Facebook, Instagram and emails for severe weather cancellations.**
Terrain: The initial part of the trail begins with a steep and loose rock incline making for precarious footing. Fire roads can become easily flooded—particularly on the return trip.
You need: Proper footwear. This area allows hunting and bright colors are highly recommended. Water and a snack. Signed Release Form.
Your Dog needs: Properly fitting harness, water and snacks. Signed Adventure Contract and EITHER – proof of up-to-date shots or OH Veterinary Release Form.
Parking: Street-side.
**If this is your FIRST adventure, please be to trail 15 minutes early to fill out paperwork.
