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DNRT Ocean View Farm Reserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 22 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 Ocean View Farm 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.

41 miScenicDog-friendlyTrailhead parking

What runners say about DNRT Ocean View Farm Reserve

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (22 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Beautiful coastal farming area and well kept trail.”

Beautiful coastal farming area and well kept trail. No shade until the viewing platform so the sun will bake a little, but the breeze is rewarding enough to walk the mile. Sunset and sunrise would probably be the most comfortable time to walk the path.

★★★★☆ — Wem , Jul 2023

First time I visited this spot was recently a good walk out to the platform mayb 3/4 of a mile but well worthit to be with natue and get away from it all, especially from on top of the platform

★★★★★ — Jj , May 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 22 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 9 mentions

“Wonderful outdoors experience Magnificent views of estuary”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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🐕 Dog-friendly

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🏃 Long-run distance (5mi+)

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Plan your run at DNRT Ocean View Farm 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.
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • 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 Ocean View Farm Reserve

Allen Neck Road and, Barneys Joy 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.