Paskamansett Woods - DNRT

Paskamansett Woods - DNRT The 11-acre Paskamansett Woods Reserve, along with a trail easement on a portion of Gidley Woods, a privately owned property. Open sunrise to sunset.

Gidley Farm and Gidley Woods are privately owned and maintained as an active farm and a wildlife preserve. DNRT holds a Conservation Restriction on 45 acres along both sides of the Paskamansett River, and the farmland is permanently protected with an Agricultural Preservation Restriction. The owners, who are 12th generation Tucker-Gidley descendants, generously allow visitors to use the marked trails, which lead from Paskamansett Woods across the bridge (with same rules as DNRT trails).

03/07/2026

We are making progress clearing trails after the storm. Here is where we suggest hiking. Please note that even cleared trails are still difficult with deep snow and areas of slush.

02/27/2026

We are continuing to clear our trails and thank you for your patience! We are still advising folks to stay off the trails for the time being. If you must go out, please have a buddy, be aware of your surroundings, and make sure you have good pair of snow shoes!A

02/26/2026
02/25/2026

After taking some time to assess our trail systems, we are advising all to stay off of our trails for the time being. Conditions are unsafe.

Join us this Friday for a Pop-up Women's Walk!
12/01/2025

Join us this Friday for a Pop-up Women's Walk!

Join us for our next Pop-up Women's Walk, happening this Friday at Paskamansett Woods - DNRT! Sign up here: dnrt.org/product/pop-up-womens-walk

A black bear has been sighted at Paskamansett Woods. Please keep dogs on leash.Black bear attacks are very uncommon and ...
09/11/2025

A black bear has been sighted at Paskamansett Woods. Please keep dogs on leash.

Black bear attacks are very uncommon and they rarely become aggressive when encountered. If you do encounter a bear, talk loudly in a calm voice and back away slowly. Do not approach the bear. Keep your dog on leash and never allow them to chase or interact with bears. While hiking be observant of your surroundings to prevent any unwarranted interactions.

A black bear mother and cub have been sighted at Paskamansett Woods - DNRT/Gidley Woods. Black bear attacks are very uncommon and they rarely become aggressive when encountered (although a mother will protect her cub). If you do encounter a bear, talk loudly in a calm voice and back away slowly. Do not approach the bear. Keep your dog on leash and never allow them to chase or interact with bears. While hiking be observant of your surroundings to prevent any unwarranted interactions.

08/12/2025
Have you taken a StoryWalk at Paskamansett Woods yet?
05/14/2025

Have you taken a StoryWalk at Paskamansett Woods yet?

Have you checked out this month's StoryWalk yet? We have kids' books posted at both Paskamansett Woods - DNRT and Ridge Hill Reserve - DNRT. Take a hike and read a book!

05/05/2025

The StoryWalk Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Vermont Pedestrian and Bicycle Coalition and the Kellogg Hubbard Library. StoryWalk is the opportunity to share a book with your children as you wander from page to page down a nature trail.....

03/11/2025

A landmark dating back to the 1800s can be found along a walking trail in Dartmouth, Massachusetts. Check out the Stone Bridge in Paskamansett Woods.

Only a few days left to check out this month's StoryWalk at Paskamasett Woods!
10/28/2024

Only a few days left to check out this month's StoryWalk at Paskamasett Woods!

Only a few more days left to enjoy our StoryWalk! Grab the kids and take them on a self-guided hike through October 31. We have Hello Little Moon in English/Spanish posted at Paskamansett Woods - DNRT and Who Ate the Moon? in English/Portuguese at our Ridge Hill Reserve - DNRT. Take a hike; read a book!

10/08/2024

We'll be doing some tree work this week and need to close a couple of our Reserves to keep everyone safe. All other DNRT properties will remain open and Paskamansett and Russells Mills will reopen on Friday.

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17 Chase Road
Dartmouth, MA
02747

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About Paskamansett Woods

The 11-acre Paskamansett Woods Reserve, along with a trail easement on a portion of Gidley Woods, provides trail access from Chase Road to the historic “Kings Highway” granite bridge over the Paskamansett River. Paskamansett Woods includes a pine-dominated woodland and a small man-made pond that provides excellent wildlife habitat. DNRT acquired the property in 2015.