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Sunday Dog Hike

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Sunday, December 23, 2018

9:45am - 1:00pm

194 Cranberry Rd.
Carver, MA 02330

Join the Friends of Myles Standish State Forest with your canine friend for a long Sunday hike! Plan to be out 3-4 hours as the group heads to Fearing Pond from the State Forest Headquarters.

Bring food and water, dress for the weather. Meet at 9:45 and don’t be late, or you may get some coal in your stocking…

Please note that dogs must be leashed as per state forest rules.

Cost: Free

For more information:

Event Website: https://www.meetup.com/friendsofmylesstandishstateforest/events/257371594/

Category: Friends of Myles Standish State Forest
Hosted By: Friends of Myles Standish State Forest

a dog and a woman walking on the trail at The Bogs in Mattapoisett

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