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Tuesday
July 2026
6–8 p.m.

Seminar 7: Trail Safety - Heat, Pets, Bikes, Nature and Hydration

Add to Calendar 2026-07-28 18:00:00 2026-07-28 20:00:00 Seminar 7: Trail Safety - Heat, Pets, Bikes, Nature and Hydration Millbrook Exchange Park 1905 Spring Forest Rd Raleigh, NC 27615 City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • Summer hydration: how much water you and your dog actually need on a trail
  • Heat stroke and exhaustion: recognizing symptoms, first response
  • Hot pavement paw test: if you cannot hold your hand on pavement for seven seconds, it is too hot for paws
  • Best trail times in summer: early morning before 9 a.m. or after 6 p.m.
  • Raleigh Greenway rules: leash rules, right-of-way, bike etiquette
  • Common North Carolina snakes: identification, what to do if you see one, do not handle
  • Basic bike repair for trails: fixing a flat, chain check, brake test
  • Do not swim in Raleigh rivers alone: current risk, depth unpredictability
  • Leaving pets in cars: illegal in North Carolina if animal is in danger - penalties apply
  • Wildlife encounters: deer, foxes, coyotes, what to do and not to do

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1905 Spring Forest Rd
Raleigh, NC 27615

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