A 175-acre DNRT reserve in the Hixville area with over four miles of well-marked, easy-to-moderate loop trails around a millpond, rocky wooded hills, pitch pines, and hemlocks; a central dirt road provides a gentle return route from the narrower, rockier hillside sections.
What to expect
Trails
Over four miles of well-marked, easy-to-moderate loop trails; some sections of the green and blue trails are narrow and rocky on the hillside
Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
Dogs
Off-leash under voice control per DNRT's standard reserve policy (no reserve-specific exception listed)
Hours
Open sunrise to sunset daily (standard reserve hours)
Managed by
Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust (DNRT)
508-991-2289 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.
Common questions
Are there trails, how long or hard?
Yes, more than four miles of loop trails rated easy to moderate; parts of the hillside sections get narrow and rocky, but a central dirt road offers an easier way back.
Where do I park, is it obvious?
From I-195 exit 22, head north on Faunce Corner Road to Old Fall River Road, go west about 2 miles to Collins Corner Road, then north under a mile; the reserve sign and lot are on the left.
Is there an entry fee at Ridge Hill Reserve?
Not confirmed; check the town's page before you go.
Can I bring my dog to Ridge Hill Reserve?
Off-leash under voice control per DNRT's standard reserve policy (no reserve-specific exception listed)