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DNRT Star of the Sea Reserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 47 Google reviews · Running trail in Dartmouth, Massachusetts · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- 41 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from DNRT Star of the Sea 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.
What runners say about DNRT Star of the Sea Reserve
“This was one of my favorite hikes recently because it was just so dern beautiful.”
This was one of my favorite hikes recently because it was just so dern beautiful. The trail we went on wasn't too long, but we were reluctant to go on the trails that went through woods where hunting was permitted because we were not wearing bright clothing, and I had my dog. But the marsh are was just so pretty.
Just a beautiful spot. I really love the little wooden foot bridges they put in to get over the swampy parts, but even those areas are gorgeous. There are multiple trails you can take, so there are choices. Accept one trail is a hunting area. So I would be wary, if you were to go that way without wearing bright orange.
This hidden gem, tucked away on the star of the sea drive has an amazing view of the water. After a rainstorm it's flowing with water and muddy in various spots. I plan a return another day when the trail is dry.
This trail is very quiet. It is easy to miss unless you know where it is. The entrance is from a private road and you park.on the side of the street. It looks like it can be muddy after a good rain but it was dry when we visited. Will definitely again when it is a bit cooler.
Trail conditions & character
“This hidden gem, tucked away on the star of the sea drive has an amazing view of the water.”
“It can get muddy when it's wet out but nothing some waterproof shoes can't help!”
Plan your run at DNRT Star of the Sea Reserve
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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
- 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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