OutHounds Adventure and Training Academy

Standard Adventure - Cornell Farm
2023-01-14 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | 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 in 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!

**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.
Parking: Dirt lot.
GREEN BLAZE Standard Adventure
Registration: https://OutHounds.as.me/?appointmentType=40177353

Adventure Manners 1
2022-10-25 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | Paws N Play, 562 Reed Road, Dartmouth, MA, 02740, United States
Our signature, rolling enrollment leveled Adventure Manners courses are a great way to help you not only learn the foundational skills necessary for whatever adventures life has to offer, but to also always continue to grow and learn and achieve new goals. Each class session stands on its own, so they can be taken in any order!
You can either sign up for 1 session at a time or buy bundles of 4 or 6 at a time. Continue to come and learn new skills, take on new challenges, and your dog AND you will earn Merit Badges for your accomplishments along the way! As you advance through the courses and learn new skills, the open leveled classes will give you an opportunity to continue to learn with our trainers (and your peers!)
Classes are held at the Paws N Play Doggy Daycare on 562 Reed Road in Dartmouth (unless otherwise specified!)

Registration: https://OutHounds.as.me/AdventureManners1

Buzzards Bay Coalition Standard Adventure: The Bogs
2023-01-08 10:00 - 11:30 UTC | 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, and it is even more exciting now that OHAC is collaborating with the Buzzards Bay Coalition! 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 3-4 miles of hiking on our standard adventure!

*While our Standard Adventures are always free, we encourage you to donate here: https://www.savebuzzardsbay.org/take-action/donate…
**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.
Your Dog needs: Properly fitting harness, water and snacks.
Parking: Small dirt lot.
Registration: https://www.savebuzzardsbay.org/bay-adventures/outhound-adventure-hike/

Holiday Adventure: Simmons Pond
2022-12-18 09:00 - 11:00 UTC | Simmons Pond, 212 Coldbrook Rd, Little Compton, RI, 02837, United States
This session:
Simmons Pond

Join us for some true holiday spirit, at one of our favorite Adventure hikes: Simmons Pond and the “hidden” Christmas Tree Forest. See what happens when nature takes over. It is truly breathtaking!

Simmons Pond is certainly one of OHAC’s favorite Adventures. We suppose any tenderly cared for oasis that boasts tree cookies, 30 hidden birdhouses, trail magic, history lessons, and a sense of deep pride in a community’s land trust is worthy of “favorite” designation! Path’s here are wide and welcoming with minimal inclines. Parts of the trail can get not only muddy, but completely flooded–although this tends to be a Springtime occurrence. Expect about 4-5 miles of hiking on our standard 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.
Parking: Dirt lot.
Registration: https://OutHounds.as.me/?appointmentType=38653904
Location: 41.54010906951879, -71.15437999753786

Buzzards Bay Coalition Standard Adventure: The Bogs
2022-12-17 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | 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, and it is even more exciting now that OHAC is collaborating with the Buzzards Bay Coalition! 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!

*While our Standard Adventures are always free, we encourage you to donate here: https://www.savebuzzardsbay.org/take-action/donate…
**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.
Your Dog needs: Properly fitting harness, water and snacks.
Parking: Small dirt lot.
Registration: https://www.savebuzzardsbay.org/bay-adventures/outhound-adventure-hike/

DNRT Adventure: Destruction Brook
2022-12-11 09:00 - 11:00 UTC | Destruction Brook Lot, Slades Corner Rd, Dartmouth, MA, 02748, United States
This session:
Destruction Brook
Our SECOND DNRT collaboration hike in December will be held at 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 Adventurers (2-legged and 4-legged OutHounds 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!
*While our Standard Adventures are always free, we encourage you to SUPPORT our land trusts by considering making a donation here: https://dnrt.org/donate/
Participants will get a cool DNRT dog BANDANA!
**Adventures are held rain or shine.**
Terrain: Mostly flat, Some street-side walking

You need: Proper footwear. Water and a snack.
Your Dog needs: Properly fitting harness, water and snacks.
Parking: Dirt lot. / Large shoulder Street side if on Northeast entrance.
Registration: https://OutHounds.as.me/?appointmentType=38652026

DNRT Adventure: Little River Reserve
2022-12-03 09:00 - 11:00 UTC | Little River Reserve, 41.552189, -70.985785
This session:
Little River Reserve

One of our cornerstones of OutHounds Adventure and Training Academy’s mission is to be good stewards of the environment. As such, we have begun to collaborate with our local land trusts, and we are beyond excited to begin collaborating with the Dartmouth Natural Resource Trust. If you follow us on social media, you know that we are frequent flyers on DNRT trails, and we hope you will be too! Come join us twice this month on a beautiful DNRT property. What better way to kick off this collaboration by paying a visit to OHAC inaugural adventure (almost 5 years ago!): Little River Reserve! While the epic suspension bridge has been removed since then, Little River is still an OHAC favorite. Varied terrain, challenging footing and beautiful marsh views certainly makes this quite the Adventure! Expect about 4-5 miles of hiking on our Standard Adventure!
*While our Standard Adventures are always free, we encourage you to SUPPORT our land trusts by considering making a donation here: https://dnrt.org/donate/
Participants will get a cool DNRT dog BANDANA!

**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.
Your Dog needs: Properly fitting harness, water and snacks.
Parking: Dirt Lot.
Registration: https://OutHounds.as.me/?appointmentType=38651829

Standard Adventure: Haskell Swamp Wildlife Management Area
2022-11-19 09:00 - 11:00 UTC | Haskell Swamp, 41.710773, -70.838491
This session:
Haskell Swamp Wildlife Management Area
Directions are tricky for this! If you are coming off of 195, head NORTH on North Street at the Mattapoisett Exit 19B. The small wooded lot will be on the RIGHT at ABOUT the drop pin location. There is a sign.
As you can tell from the directions, this is a lesser known patch of swampy awesomeness! There are some nice logging roads, and certainly some adventurous trekking, especially if you are looking to avoid getting TOO wet out there. Be sure to bring thick socks, waterproof boots, BLAZE ORANGE (this is a Wildlife Management Area after all) and your Exploring Spirit! Let’s go make some trails!
**Adventures are typically held rain or shine. Please check Facebook, Instagram and emails for severe weather cancellations.**
Terrain: Mostly flat, lots of roots and some tricky footing. Potential to get feet WET
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.
Registration:
https://OutHounds.as.me/?appointmentType=37971088

Standard Adventure: Haskal Path/ The Ledge
2022-11-13 09:00 - 11:00 UTC | Haskal Path/ The Ledge, 41.774584, -71.081247
This session:
Haskal Path/ The Ledge
“The Ledge” is certainly a favorite of folks in the area, however Trail Guide Tim has always enjoyed starting his run to the Ledge from the Haskal Path fire road! These paths are also favorites of motorized dirt bikes; and for good reason. Being full of dips and turns, Haskal Path and it’s subsequent off-shoot trails offer a challenging adventure for sure! Expect about 4-5 miles of hiking on our standard adventure!
**Adventures are held rain or shine.**
Terrain: Very Rocky with some steep inclines and precarious declines.
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.

Registration:
https://OutHounds.as.me/?appointmentType=37970781

Halloween Spooky Standard Adventure: Copicut Woods
2022-10-30 09:00 - 11:00 UTC | 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!
**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.
Parking: Dirt lot.
Registeration:
https://OutHounds.as.me/?appointmentType=37970228

Buzzards Bay Coalition Collaboration: Hike with Your Hound
2022-10-22 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | The Bogs, 138 Acushnet Road, Mattapoisett, MA, 02739
Let’s join Buzzards Bay Coalition at the BOGS @ 1 PM for nice Standard Adventure!

Standard Plus Adventure: Freetown-Fall River State Forest Main Entrance
2020-03-07 08:00 - 10:30 UTC | Freetown-Fall River State Forest Main Parking, 110 Slab Bridge Road, Assonet, MA, 02702
This session:
Freetown-Fall River State Forest Main Parking Lot
When Tinkle first moved to Southcoast Massachusetts, this state forest 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!
OHAC is looking to log some miles this Saturday—expect at least 6.5 miles!
“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.”
**Adventures are held rain or shine.**
Terrain: Some narrow, rocky trails with mild inclines. Footing can be tricky.
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: Small Lot.

Standard Plus Adventure: Fighting Rock Corner
2020-02-29 08:00 - 10:30 UTC | Fighting Rock Corner, 41.735149, -71.090127
This session:

Fighting Rock Corner

When Tinkle first moved to Southcoast Massachusetts, this state forest 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!

Fighting Rock Corner has often been one of Tinkle’s primary launching points for his own adventures–but for those of you have joined OHAC before, get excited for an entirely DIFFERENT loop trail!

“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—

I took the one less traveled by,

And that has made all the difference.”

Expect about 7 miles of hiking on our this Standard+ Adventure!

**Adventures are held rain or shine.**

Terrain: Begins with long consistent incline. Path can be flooded in parts. A couple of short, but slippery inclines/ declines, Footing can be tricky in parts

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.

Standard Adventure: New Boston Road Trail
2020-02-15 08:00 - 10:00 UTC | New Boston Road Trail, 325 New Boston Rd., Fairhaven, MA, 02719
This session:
New Boston Road

New Boston Road Trail has been a long time favorite destination for the Adventure Club—especially being our THIRD ever adventure! (Remember the flooded trails with brave adventurers balancing precariously on slippery wooden boards? Yeah, that one!) NBRT is a really great launching point into the network of trails that all include Tripps Mill and The Bogs. Trails are predominantly flat and seasonally can become quite flooded and footing can be tricky. However, the swamp does take care of business pretty quickly, and our friends over at the Buzzards Bay Coalition are working at helping people navigate thru with some boardwalk construction. Although, even if we have to double back or risk the dryness of our socks, we always have a great time out here. (Again, check out our pictures from the Spring 2018!) 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!
**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.
Parking: Small dirt lot.

Standard Adventure: Bullock Road/ Pine Tree Trail
2020-02-08 08:00 - 10:00 UTC | Bullock Road/ Pine Tree Trail, 41.754143, -71.011759
This session:
Bullock Road/ Pine Tree Trail, Dartmouth MA
The Pine Tree Trail 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!
**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.
