OutHounds Adventure and Training Academy

Standard Adventure: Whitetail Loop/ Grinnell Path
2020-01-11 08:00 - 10:00 UTC | Whitetail Loop Motorcycle Parking, 41.759283, -71.071777
This Session:
Whitetail Loop/ Grinnell Path
Yet another launching point into Southcoast’s amazing Freetown-Fall River State Forest network of trails! Tinkle is excited to share an old favorite with the OHAC–in an area well-known by dirt bikers, but seldom traversed by hikers! But why let those guys have all the fun! Come join us for another exciting Adventure! Terrain can be rocky with some path flooding. A couple steeper inclines.

**Adventures are held rain or shine.**
Terrain: Rocky, varied. Can become muddy and flooded in parts. 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: Small shoulder street-side parking.
**If this is your FIRST adventure, please be to trail 15 minutes early to fill out paperwork.

Standard Adventure: Ridge Hill Reserve
2020-01-04 08:00 - 10:00 | Ridge Hill, 580 Collins Corner Rd, Dartmouth, MA, 02747, United States
This session:
Ridge Hill
Ridge Hill will live in OHAC lore for all time as our second ever hike brought quite the
adventure! One of the neighborhood cattle made one of their all to frequent trips out of
his paddock and down to the Ridge Hill parking lot just as we were shoving off! As we
said then, sometimes you seek adventure and sometimes adventure finds you!
Ridge Hill also happens to be one of Tinkle’s favorite DNRT trails, but don’t advertise
that too much or else everyone will start going there! Let’s save this gem for the
Adventure Club! Path’s here are well cared for by volunteers and offer a little challenge
for everyone. There are some steeper inclines and some rocks and roots that make for
some tricky footing (especially closer to the reservoir). Expect about 4-5 miles of hiking
on our standard adventure!
**Adventures are held rain or shine.**
Terrain: Some rocky, hilly terrain. Parts are rooted and slick.
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 FormParking: Small Dirt Lot

Winter Solstice Adventure!
2019-12-21 08:00 - 10:00 | Simmons Pond, 212 Coldbrook Rd, Little Compton, RI, 02837, United States
This session:
Simmons Pond
Last year, Adventure Club “discovered” the magical Christmas tree forest at Simmons Pond, and with the Winter Solstice on Saturday, what better way to celebrate nature–and each other! Join us for some true holiday spirit, and see what happens when Mother Earth takes over. It is truly breathtaking!
So join us for at Simmons Pond which is certainly one of Trail Guide Kayla’s (aka K-Boose, aka Sacagawea) 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 K-Boose’s “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 precarious footing in spots.
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: Shaw Farm Trail
2019-12-15 08:00 - 10:00 | Shaw Farm Trail, 41.647179, -70.849418
This session:
Shaw Farm Trail
Shaw Farm Trail has a little something for everyone! Taste of the Phoenix Bike Path? Check! Winding forest trails with beautiful views of one of Fairhaven’s old family farms? Check! Gentle slope down to a beach with views of West Island and a glorious sea breeze? Check! We will begin our Shaw Farm Adventure on the popular Phoenix Bike Trail by the Fairhaven Little League fields. This Adventure will take us through mostly flat trails through the woods and down to Nasketucket Bay to enjoy beautiful water views! This is an especially scenic Adventure we hope you will all enjoy!
**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: Large dirt lot at little league fields.

Standard Adventure: Quanapoag Road/ Pine Tree Trail
2019-12-01 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!

**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.

Standard Adventure: Waterworks--Island Time
2019-11-23 08:00 - 10:00 | Waterworks: Island Time, 247 North Ave, Rochester, MA, 02770
This session:
Waterworks
For months Adventure Guide Tim had heard about a great place to run, called Waterworks–and for months, Tinkle checked Google Maps looking for it! Last time out, K-Boose and Tinkle went on an exploratory mission (in the pouring rain!) and found another great starting point for our Adventurers. This time out, we will begin at Long Point Road, nearly to the land bridge between Great Quittacas Pond and Pocksha Pond. This is a predominantly forest trail with some mild inclines and great views of Great Quittacas Pond. Expect about 4-5 miles of hiking on our standard adventure!
**Adventures are held rain or shine.**
Terrain: Some steeper inclines, Tall grassy areas
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: Paved lot at church.
**If this is your FIRST adventure, please be to trail 15 minutes early to fill out paperwork.

Standard Adventure: Fighting Rock Corner
2019-11-17 08:00 - 10:00 | 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–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!
**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: Lincoln Woods
2019-11-10 08:00 - 10:00 | Lincoln Woods, 41.902256, -71.423088
This session:
Lincoln Woods
For OHAC regulars, you know we frequent Swansea Village Park. Part of the attraction is the epic rock outcroppings and boulders. Lincoln Woods is like Swansea Village Park’s older brother! Bigger, more wild and many more boulders! There is a pleasant paved loop around a lake, but in true Adventure Club fashion, we seek out the trails frequented by mountain bikers and others with a more daring spirit! While we typically expect about 4-5 miles of hiking on our Standard Adventure, don’t be too disappointed if it’s closer to three! Your quads won’t know the difference!
**Adventures are typically held rain or shine. Please check Facebook, Instagram and emails for severe weather cancellations.**
Terrain: Rugged with steep inclines. Some precarious footing.
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 in the park.

Special Women's Adventure: Simmons Pond
2019-11-02 08:00 - 10:00 | Simmons Pond, 212 Coldbrook Rd, Little Compton, RI, 02837, United States
This session:
Simmons Pond
This weekend we are trying an Adventure Club first! K-Boose will become the K-Ductor and lead her very own Women’s Only Adventure–and what better place to do it then Simmon’s Pond?! We always espouse that Adventure Club is for everyone–and indeed it is–however this is a really great opportunity for our Sister Adventurers to bond on a beautiful, K-Boose paced stroll in Tinkle’s absence.
So join Adventure Club at a 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! 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. Signed Adventure Contract and EITHER – proof of up-to-date shots or OH Veterinary Release Form.
Parking: Dirt lot.

Standard Adventure: Ridge Hill
2019-10-27 08:00 - 10:00 | Ridge Hill, 580 Collins Corner Rd, Dartmouth, MA, 02747, United States
This session:
Ridge Hill
Ridge Hill will live in OHAC lore for all time as our second ever hike brought quite the adventure! One of the neighborhood cattle made one of their all to frequent trips out of his paddock and down to the Ridge Hill parking lot just as we were shoving off! As we said then, sometimes you seek adventure and sometimes adventure finds you!
Ridge Hill also happens to be one of Tinkle’s favorite DNRT trails, but don’t advertise that too much or else everyone will start going there! Let’s save this gem for the Adventure Club! Path’s here are well cared for by volunteers and offer a little challenge for everyone. There are some steeper inclines and some rocks and roots that make for some tricky footing (especially closer to the reservoir). Expect about 4-5 miles of hiking on our standard adventure!
**Adventures are held rain or shine.**
Terrain: Some rocky, hilly terrain. Parts are rooted and slick.
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 Dirt Lot. Street-side overflow.

Standard Adventure: Haskal Path/ The Ledge
2019-10-19 08:00 - 10:00 | 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: 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, Current Dog License, or OH Veterinary Release Form.
Parking: Street-side.

Standard Adventure: Swansea Village Park
2019-10-12 08:00 - 10:00 | Swansea Village Park, 69 Main Street, Swansea, MA, 02777, United States
This session:
Swansea Village Park
SVP is an Adventure Club favorite as it provides both natural and man made obstacles for both our OutHounds and OutHumans. The Park is frequented by mountain bikers and NEMBA members have built various equipment that gives our four-legged adventure partners opportunities to practice typical Canine Agility skills such as seesaws, narrow bridges and climbing walls! Mother Nature hasn’t done a bad job either with all of the pudding stone and large outcroppings that gives the adventurous and sure-footed a view of the treetops. As always, not every obstacle is for everyone and no one is forced to make choices they aren’t comfortable with! However, even if you aren’t making the minor climbs, the ground can be slick and root covered. Who knew that all of this was behind the Swansea Library! 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: Can be quite rocky and rooted. There opportunities for real Adventuring and Bouldering. Site is home to many great and large Puddingstone outcroppings!
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: Paved lot behind library.

Standard Adventure: Copicut Management Area
2019-10-05 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 Adventure Eric 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!
**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.
Parking: Dirt lot.

Standard Adventure: Whitetail Loop (Motorcycle Lot)
2019-09-28 08:00 - 10:00 | Whitetail Loop Motorcycle Parking, 41.759283, -71.071777

Standard Adventure: Massasoit State Park
2019-09-21 08:00 - 10:00 | Massasoit State Park, 41.881781, -70.992235
This session:
Massasoit State Park
Massasoit State Park holds a special place in our Adventure Club hearts; being the site of our first extended adventure. With horses to boot! This park boasts varied terrain and some steep elevation shifts in places, along with spectacular views of a couple of Lake Rico and other small bodies of water. Although we are heading out with the expectation of a Standard Adventure, we will see where the trail leads us on this Post-Thanksgiving Adventure Special. 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: Rocky and rooted, some steeper inclines
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: Paved Lot.
**If this is your FIRST adventure, please be to trail 15 minutes early to fill out paperwork.

Standard Adventure: Little River Reserve
2019-09-14 08:00 - 10:00 | Little River Reserve, 41.552189, -70.985785
This session:
Little River Reserve
OHAC will pay a visit to our inaugural adventure: 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!
**Adventures are typically held rain or shine. Please check Facebook, Instagram and emails for severe weather cancellations.**
Terrain: Starts with a steep, yet short decline. Footing can be tricky in spots.
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.
