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DNRT Destruction Brook Woods Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 59 Google reviews · Running trail in Dartmouth, Massachusetts · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
41 mi
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from DNRT Destruction Brook Woods Trailhead'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.

41 miScenicDog-friendlyTrailhead parkingMile markers

Wooded trails for walks, running and casual biking.

What runners say about DNRT Destruction Brook Woods Trailhead

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (59 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“Beautiful wooded trails that allow you to walk, run, or bike anywhere between 1 mi and 5 mi depending upon the route you choose.”

🪧 well-marked 4 mentions

“Trails are wide, pretty level in most areas and well marked and maintained.”

We go here all the time. Trails are well marked and nice and wide. We usually do about 4 miles or more. I love the little spill ways and small bridges. I'm a fan of tranquility and running water does that for me. You'll hear a lot of birds. Maybe you'll see deer sometimes we do. A friend spotted an owl here too.

★★★★★ — Amy , May 2024

Had a great time, awesome place to ride, running, or walk. I've recently been hearing that mountain bikers aren't welcome here because of digging going on in the trails, I would like to personally apologize for this, it's not the normal mountain bikers who are doing this, the mountain biking community respects…

★★★★★ — Phillip , Jun 2022

Cool woods. They have cool hills on the blue trail. Saw an old piano. 👍

★★★★★ — Owen , Apr 2022

Nice trainers for walk, or MTB cross bike. choose from three loops. Some hills to give you a workout.

★★★★★ — Scorpion , Jan 2019

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 59 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“Beautiful wooded trails that allow you to walk, run, or bike anywhere between 1 mi and 5 mi depending upon the route you choose.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 4 mentions

“Great place to go for a walk by yourself or with your dog.”

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📏 Mile markers 4 mentions

“Trails are wide, pretty level in most areas and well marked and maintained.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

“Multiple entrances and parking areas.”

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🏃 Long-run distance (5mi+)

“I love that I can get a solid 6 miles in here.”

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Plan your run at DNRT Destruction Brook Woods Trailhead

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • Distance41 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitednrt.org
  • Phone+1 508-991-2289
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 6:30 am–8 pm
Tuesday 6:30 am–8 pm
Wednesday 6:30 am–8 pm
Thursday 6:30 am–8 pm
Friday 6:30 am–8 pm
Saturday 6:30 am–8 pm
Sunday 6:30 am–8 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find DNRT Destruction Brook Woods Trailhead

170 Woodcock Rd, Dartmouth, MA 02747

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.