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DNRT Knowles Reserve

4.5 ★★★★★ 80 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 Knowles 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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41 miScenic

What runners say about DNRT Knowles Reserve

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (80 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 8 mentions

“In the woods or you're sitting by the water it's absolutely beautiful either way love it”

My daily walk over the Padnaram Bridge down Smith Neck Rd beautiful views! Love the Village! Growing up here in South Dartmouth wouldn't have been caught In the Village that was for the PUNDY'S!! LMAO! A little local humor! As an adult I absolutely love my little town! 💜💙💗💖💓💜

★★★★★ — Sharon , Jan 2021

Absolutely beautiful no matter what time of year it is. Nice drive, gorgeous views, and a beautiful place to walk around and get a bite. And if you can, go sailing and enjoy the water!

★★★★★ — Kendra , May 2019

Absolutely beautiful area. Stop and smell the salt water. Great for sitting and reading, picnics, kayaking, and there's a playground for the kids all within a mile.

★★★★☆ — Carolyn , Dec 2018

Nice place to walk advice to wear long sleeve and long pants bug/insect repellent is recommended depending on time of year. Definitely in June.

★★★★☆ — Iyad , Jun 2019

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 80 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 11 mentions

“In the woods or you're sitting by the water it's absolutely beautiful either way love it”

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Plan your run at DNRT Knowles Reserve

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.
  • Websitednrt.org
  • Phone(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 Knowles Reserve

Gulf Rd &, Smith Neck 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.