A 47-acre reserve co-managed by The Trustees of Reservations and DNRT with two miles of mostly flat, easy nature trails through woodland and wildflower fields, ending at 3,000 feet of frontage on the tidal Slocum's River (officially called Slocum's River Reserve).
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Trails
About 2 miles of mostly flat, easy nature trails through woodland and wildflower fields
Dogs
Dogs must be leashed on all pedestrian easements at this reserve (a reserve-specific exception to DNRT's general off-leash policy)
Hours
Open sunrise to sunset daily (standard reserve hours)
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Fishing
Allowed tidal river, check state saltwater regs
Managed by
The Trustees of Reservations & DNRT (co-managed)
508-991-2289 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Free lot
Costfree
Details unconfirmed
What's here
On site
Info kiosk
Trailhead map/kiosk at the parking area
Common questions
Are there trails, how long or hard?
Yes, about two miles of nature trail that stay mostly flat and easy, winding through woods and wildflower fields to the tidal riverbank.
Where do I park, is it obvious?
The lot holds just 10 cars on the east side of Horseneck Road about 1.4 miles south of Russells Mills Village; on busy days it fills, and DNRT asks visitors not to park roadside or in the private driveway opposite.
Yes, but leashes are required on all pedestrian easements here, unlike some other DNRT reserves that allow off-leash walking.
Where do I park at Slocum River Reservation?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Slocum River Reservation?
Not confirmed; check the town's page before you go.
Can I bring my dog to Slocum River Reservation?
Dogs must be leashed on all pedestrian easements at this reserve (a reserve-specific exception to DNRT's general off-leash policy)