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Dike Creek Reserve

Details unconfirmedPreserve · Dartmouth, MA
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A 77-acre DNRT reserve on Bakerville Road with about two miles of color-coded trails through salt marsh, forested swamp and an active hayfield, ending at 1,700 feet of frontage on Dike Creek Marsh. A large glacial boulder called Table Rock sits along the Blue Trail.

What to expect

Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Trails
~2 miles, four color-coded trails (White, Yellow, Red, Blue) easy-moderate · natural woodland/field path
Entry fee
Free
Dogs
Not explicitly posted on-site; general DNRT policy applies (leashed)
Accessibility
Not confirmed accessible; natural trail surface
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust (DNRT) (508) 991-2289 · Website

Getting in

Parking
Free lot
Costfree
Details unconfirmed

What's here

On site

Info kiosk

Not here

No drinking water

Common questions

How long are the trails and are they hard?
About two miles total across four color-coded loops through swamp, field and salt marsh edge; the walking is easy to moderate with no steep terrain.
Where do I park?
There is a small trailhead lot right at the reserve entrance on Bakerville Road, about two-thirds of a mile south of Gulf Road.
Where do I park at Dike Creek Reserve?
Free lot (free).
Are there trails at Dike Creek Reserve?
Yes. ~2 miles, four color-coded trails (White, Yellow, Red, Blue). easy-moderate difficulty. Surface: natural woodland/field path.
Is there an entry fee at Dike Creek Reserve?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Dike Creek Reserve?
Not explicitly posted on-site; general DNRT policy applies (leashed)
Is Dike Creek Reserve wheelchair accessible?
Not confirmed accessible; natural trail surface
What rules should I know at Dike Creek Reserve?
No horseback riding or bicycles.

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BetaSome details here are unconfirmed (hours). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Sourced 2026-07-16. Official source. Updated 2026-08-14.