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Dighton Rock State Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 207 Google reviews · Running trail in Berkley, Massachusetts · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Dighton Rock State Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
85-acre riverside park with picnic areas & a museum, plus hiking/biking trails, fishing & kayaking.
What runners say about Dighton Rock State Park
“Once you drive into the park and follow the road to the end, you have a beautiful, spacious area with benches, bbq pits, and a gorgeous view of the water.”
More to the park then just the awesome museums. While the trails are relatively short if you retrace and take multiple routes you can get in a great hike while seeing some really interesting sites. Massachusetts state parks really are wicked pissah!!😁
Great spot by the river, trails not too long and we’ll maintained. Wish the museum was open. I called the number to make an appointment and it was disconnected,
I love this state park! It's right by the water! And there is plenty of path's in the wooded area. There is also day sites where you can relax for the day with a charcoal grill.
Love Dighton Rock State Park! Its a small, quiet park with an awesome museum full of local history. The drive to the park is itself a cute jaunt off the highway. Once you drive into the park and follow the road to the end, you have a beautiful, spacious area with benches, bbq pits, and a gorgeous view of the water.
Trail conditions & character
“Once you drive into the park and follow the road to the end, you have a beautiful, spacious area with benches, bbq pits, and a gorgeous view of the water.”
“We took out dog niece around the park and it was so pleasant.”
“Just make sure you use the bathroom at home, as they only provide porta-johns on site.”
Plan your run at Dighton Rock State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitemass.gov
- Phone(508) 822-7537
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–4 PM |
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