SPECIAL EVENT: Hike and Maple Sugaring Experience in Freedom

ABOUT THE EVENT:
We are excited to announce a collaboration with Brooks Family Sugar House in Freedom, NH for this fun and tasty way to end a hike. Maple sugaring is a true New England experience and we have a fun and unique way to share it with your furry family as well as human. Join us for a hike and maple sugaring experience, just a hike or just the maple sugaring experience. The choice is yours on how you want to spend your day with the Club! This experience is great for the human and canine “sniffers” since nothing smells better than maple syrup.

To start our adventure, we will hike the 2-mile loop trail at White Lake State Park in Tamworth, NH. This is a unique place where dogs are only allowed in the off season. We expect it will be beautiful this time of year with birds starting to return and the snow melting.

After the hike, join us at Brooks Family Sugar House to learn about the maple sugaring process and indulge in some sensory exploration. Carrying on a family tradition that began back in the 1930’s, the Brooks Family harvests maple sap throughout the Town of Freedom, NH. At the sugar shack, we will stop for a presentation and private tasting of maple syrup as well as other goodies such as maple cream, maple sugar candy, and more. Items will also be available for purchase.

IS THIS EVENT GOOD FOR REACTIVE DOGS?
The trail is wide and flat with plenty of room to step to the side if another person approaches (depending on snow conditions). There will also be room to spread out at the Farm. 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 White Lake State Park Loop Trail is rated as Level 1 Stroll. See an explanation of our Trail Rating System. The trail is flat and wide. We do expect the trail to be wet and muddy an perhaps with some residual ice.

COST:
Tickets are limited to 20 people. Scroll down to purchase.

Hike Only: Depart White Lake State Park parking lot at 3:00pm and end back at the parking lot around 4:00pm ish.

• 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.

Maple Sugaring Experience Only: Begins at 4:30pm and ends by 5:45pm.

• 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.

Hike & Maple Sugaring Experience: Depart White Lake State Park parking lot at 3:00pm and end back at the parking lot around 4:00pm ish. Drive to Brooks Family Sugar House just 14 minutes away. Event concludes by 5:45pm.

• Members – $25/person Your special pricing will be reflected in the CART.
• Non-members – $35/person
• Are you a Corporate Partner employee? Email rsvp@goldendognh.com for your special registration discount code.

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

Please note that the Park does charge a small fee year round and there will be drop station for the appropriate fee if you do not have a State Park pass or Park license plate.

• NH Resident Adults: $4.00; NH Resident Youth, ages 0-17: Free; NH residents age 65 & over: FREE
• Non-Resident Adults: $5.00; Non-Resident Youth ages 6-17: $3.00; Children ages 5 & under: FREE

DIRECTIONS/PARKING:
White Lake State Park is located at 1632 White Mountain Hwy, Tamworth, NH.

Brooks Family Sugar House is located at 427 Eaton Road in Freedom, NH.

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. Participants will also receive a cancellation email.

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