PACK ADVENTURE: Hike at Oyster River Forest

ABOUT THE EVENT:
Pack Adventures are hiking events that happen during the week. They attract a smaller group of people which is perfect for dogs that need some additional space in a group.

For this Pack Adventure, we will hike the Oyster River Forest and Spruce Hole Conservation Area located off of Packers Falls Road in Durham. We will follow the Oyster River Trail to the Oyster River Bridge in UNH College Woods. This 3.5 mile round trip trail passes through an oak-pine forest, a restored meadow and shrub habitat, then winds through the forest along the Oyster River. Side trails lead along historic stonewalls, past an old foundation, and under huge white oak, shagbark hickory, and pitch pine trees.

IS THIS EVENT GOOD FOR REACTIVE DOGS?
This is usually a quiet trail that has wide and narrow paths as well as an open field area. We feel reactive dogs would do well on this trail. If you have concerns or questions about if this event is right for your dog, please email woof@goldendognh.com for assistance.

TRAIL RATING:
The Oyster River Forest trail is rated as Level 1.5 – 2 Moderate. See an explanation of our Trail Rating System. They trails are mostly wide with some narrow paths and several inclines.

COST: Must preregister for this event. 

• Members – $15/person Your special pricing will be reflected in the CART.
• Non-members – $20/person
• Are you a Corporate Partner employee? Email rsvp@goldendognh.com for your special registration discount code.
• Purchase a 10-walk punch card for $175 (good for Pack Adventures and Pop Up Adventures)
• If you are paying for this event with a punch card or free pass, email rsvp@goldendognh.com with “RSVP Pack Adventure: Hike @ Oyster River Forest” in the subject line. Thank you!

Full refund issued if cancellation received 48 hours prior to event start time, otherwise no refund if canceled after. 

DIRECTIONS/PARKING:
Parking for the Oyster River Forest and Spruce Hole Conservation Area is located at 367 Packers Falls Rd, Durham, NH. From downtown Durham, take Mill Road all the way to the end (approximately 2.5 miles). Turn right onto Packers Falls Road. The trailhead parking lot is immediately to your right. A connector trail leads from the kiosk to an entrance gate, which leads to the Oyster River Forest and Spruce Hole Bog trail network.

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 registered participants will receive an email cancellation notice. It will also be 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.