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DNRT Dike Creek Reserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 37 Google reviews · Running trail in Dartmouth, Massachusetts · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface: Natural surface
Distance: 41 mi
Shape: Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Access: Posted hours

Confirmed from DNRT Dike Creek Reserve'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.

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Natural surface41 miScenicTrailhead parking

What runners say about DNRT Dike Creek Reserve

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (37 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

✨ well-maintained 3 mentions

“Trails are well-maintained and clearly marked.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 9 mentions

“Beautiful scenic trails and fabulous sounds of nature throughout.”

Great place to bring children and dogs! When I went, there was no one else there so it seems like it may be a less popular trail - which is great during these COVID times. Lots of little bridges and little brooks. Trails are well-maintained and clearly marked. Definitely will go again! 🐕

★★★★★ — Kelli , Dec 2020

Lovely paths and boardwalks lead to boad vistas of the marsh and it's wildlife.

★★★★★ — Jennifer , Sep 2020

This place a beautiful for a short hike. It's about 3 mile hike. The forest and marshes are stunning especially in autumn and spring months. I would highly recommend coming here. Bonus there isn't too many people walking here so it's peaceful and quiet.

★★★★★ — Keelie , Nov 2020

Beautiful place to take a walk in the woods ..nice clean paths with plenty of space

★★★★★ — Donna , Oct 2020

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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 10 mentions 
“Beautiful scenic trails and fabulous sounds of nature throughout.”
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 🌲 Natural surface / singletrack 3 mentions 
“Muddy esp in spring but if you are good at hopping on and off many stepped walkways with bike, it may be for you.”
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 🅿️ Trailhead parking 2 mentions 
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 🏃 Long-run distance (5mi+)  
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Plan your run at DNRT Dike Creek Reserve

The practical stuff

AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
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
Websitednrt.org
Phone(508) 991-2289
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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 Dike Creek Reserve

Bakerville Rd, Dartmouth, MA 02748

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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.