MEMBERS ONLY: Winter Hike at Les Clark Nature Center

**This event is for Golden Dog Club members only and their families.**

ABOUT THE EVENT:
This adventure is for Golden Dog Club members only. Not a member? Learn about membership and join for discounts and savings on adventures, education, products, and services.

For this members-only adventure, we’ll enjoy a relaxed 1.5–2 mile winter hike along the Merrimack River on the beautiful Les Clark Nature Trail. This peaceful riverside trail offers excellent opportunities to observe winter birds along the riverbanks (weather and conditions permitting). Expect a slower pace with time to pause, observe, and enjoy the winter landscape together.

Please come prepared for winter conditions. Traction devices such as Yaktrax or similar are recommended, and dressing in warm, layered clothing will help ensure a safe and comfortable outing for both you and your dog.

Benefits of joining us include:

• Gentle winter movement at a relaxed pace, ideal for seasonal walking and exploration
• Opportunities to observe winter birds along the Merrimack River (conditions permitting)
• Low-pressure social exposure in a smaller group setting
• Seasonal enrichment that supports calm, confident behavior for both dogs and handlers
• Connection with like-minded members who value thoughtful, nature-based adventures

IS THIS EVENT GOOD FOR REACTIVE DOGS?
Reactive Dog Level 2. See our Comfort Chart for explanation. This adventure is a good fit for reactive dogs who do best with extra space and a calmer pace. The trail allows for natural spacing, and our smaller group size supports a lower-pressure environment. If you’re unsure whether this outing is a good fit for your dog, please email woof@goldendognh.com and we’ll be happy to help you decide.

TRAIL RATING:
This trail is rated Level 1-2 Stroll (in winter conditions). See an explanation of our Trail Rating System.

COST: Please register for this event below. You may also register other family members when you sign up who will be arriving in the same car with you.

• Members – N/C
• Not-Yet Members – This adventure is for official Club members only. Not a member? Learn about membership and join for discounts and savings on adventures, education, products, and services.
• This adventure is limited to 10 dogs

If your plans change, we kindly ask that you cancel at least 48 hours in advance. This helps us offer your spot to another member on the waitlist and avoid a $25/person late-cancellation fee. We truly appreciate your help in making sure everyone has a chance to participate.

DIRECTIONS/PARKING:
The Les Clark Nature Trail is located at 2-82 Portsmouth St. in Concord, NH. Additional details will be emailed to guests 24 hours prior to the event start time.

WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE JOINING AN EVENT:
Please review our Club Guidelines, sign our Liability Waivers & Release Forms, and read our covid guidelines on our Events & Activities page.

CANCELLATIONS:
If weather or covid conditions make gathering and walking unsafe, the event will be cancelled and announced in the Event section of the Facebook Group and on this Calendar page.

QUESTIONS:
If you have questions, text/call (603) 815-2453 or email woof@goldendognh.com.