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DNRT Parsons Reserve Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 280 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 Parsons Reserve 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.
What runners say about DNRT Parsons Reserve Trailhead
“The area also features picnic tables, accessible restrooms, a tennis court, and picturesque natural scenery.”
“This was such a beautiful peaceful place.”
So very beautiful! The trail to get to the daffodil fields was less than 10 minutes. And pretty easy hike. And the walk through could probably be done in 5 minutes. But it's truly breathtaking, so your feet don't move too quick. Lol It took us about 10/15 minutes. It's truly so very pretty.
Beautiful nature trail and it’s definitely worth taking a walk through this time of year the foliage is beautiful the water is tranquil and it’s just very peaceful just remember if you go alone bring me some mase just in case there’s some creeps out there!
We visited April 23rd and the daffodils looked amazing! It’s a short walk from the main parking lot to the daffodil field and well maintained trails the whole way. They had staff set up at the field to answer questions and sell dnrt tshirts.
This was a lovely place to see the daffodils in bloom. The hike to the field on a glorious day was relatively easy. I did use walking poles to steady my feet. I am glad I did have them. It's about a mile round trip. Parking was difficult. The parking lot was full by 10:30 am.
Trail conditions & character
“The area also features picnic tables, accessible restrooms, a tennis court, and picturesque natural scenery.”
“The staff, including those informative, friendly field supervisors and the parking attendants were wonderful too.”
“The area also features picnic tables, accessible restrooms, a tennis court, and picturesque natural scenery.”
“The area also features picnic tables, accessible restrooms, a tennis court, and picturesque natural scenery.”
Plan your run at DNRT Parsons Reserve 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, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitednrt.org
- Phone+1 508-991-2289
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–7:30 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–7:30 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–7:30 pm |
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