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DNRT Paskamansett Woods
4.7 ★★★★★ 125 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 Paskamansett Woods' 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.
A pond-dotted natural area with trails and stone bridges, plus a few tepees.
What runners say about DNRT Paskamansett Woods
“Very well maintained trail that does a lot with a forest surrounded by development.”
“During the Summer, this path comes alive with animal noises, flowers, SEVERAL species of mushrooms and 2 beautiful bodies of water.”
“With 2 clearly marked loops, extremely well maintained.”
“Not the most remote (houses visible in some portions) or the most sprawling but surprisingly peaceful for a quick nip into the woods.”
“Easy hike, fairly short circuit, dog-friendly.”
One of my new favorite local hiking places when hiking with my child. With 2 clearly marked loops, extremely well maintained. One of the trail will take you to a beautiful pond that tucked away from the roads and a nice surprise on the hike.
Great trail, great weather, great bridge, great bugs, great frogs. Highly recommend!
This is my morning walk/hike. It's so peaceful. You can expect to see chipmunks, squirrels, turtles, snakes,a variety of birds and occasionally coyotes. During the Summer, this path comes alive with animal noises, flowers, SEVERAL species of mushrooms and 2 beautiful bodies of water.
We are in the process of doing our “passport”, we came here for one of our hikes and enjoyed the story walk (reading a children’s book while hiking) easy walk with our almost 3 year old. There’s even a TeePee off the path to add a stick to while walking by/through it. Tons of mushrooms to count.
Trail conditions & character
“I brought my two dogs with me and found a tick on each one of them (mid-October) so check everyone.”
“During the Summer, this path comes alive with animal noises, flowers, SEVERAL species of mushrooms and 2 beautiful bodies of water.”
“Not the most remote (houses visible in some portions) or the most sprawling but surprisingly peaceful for a quick nip into the woods.”
“I recommend using hiking shoes even if u are just going for a walk, as there are many protruding root systems throughout the path.”
Plan your run at DNRT Paskamansett Woods
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
- 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 |
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