Destruction Brook Woods - DNRT

Destruction Brook Woods - DNRT Destruction Brook Woods is DNRT’s largest Reserve and offers a variety of walks on over 8 miles of trails. Open sunrise to sunset.

Directions : To parking lot on Slade’s Corner Road: From the intersection of Faunce Corner Mall Road and Route 6, go south on Old Westport Road, then bear left onto Chase Road to its end. Go right on Russell’s Mills Road and follow 1 mile to Russell’s Mills Village. At Davoll’s General Store, take a right onto Slade’s Corner Road. The Destruction Brook Parking lot will be on your right after appro

x. 1 mile. The 280-acre property was purchased in 2000 by DNRT. The Trustees and the Town of Dartmouth co-hold a conservation restriction on the Reserve, and the Dartmouth Conservation Commission owns an adjoining 44-acre parcel at the north end of the property. The property includes miles of walking trails, mature woodlands that include American Beech and Atlantic White Cedar, unusual rock ledges covered with many interesting ferns and lichens, and Destruction Brook itself, once a major source of power for the mills of Russell’s Mills.

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.

02/26/2026
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.

Thanks for supporting DNRT through our Trail Race this past weekend!
11/18/2025

Thanks for supporting DNRT through our Trail Race this past weekend!

11/14/2025

Tomorrow is our big Trail Race! Destruction Brook Woods will be closed to hikers. Consider choosing another reserve: dnrt.org/reserves

Not signed up for the race yet? Same day race registration available at Destruction Brook until 10 AM!

It's hunting season! Although DNRT does not allow hunting on any of our reserves with trails, some of our properties do ...
10/20/2025

It's hunting season! Although DNRT does not allow hunting on any of our reserves with trails, some of our properties do abut Town of Dartmouth land, which does allow hunting. For those properties (Destruction Brook Woods, Star of the Sea Reserve, and Frank Knowles/Little River Reserve) we do recommend wearing blaze orange (and it's always a good idea at any wooded property during hunting season). Grab a DNRT orange hat at our main office at 318 Chase Road or online at dnrt.org/store. Learn about hunting season in Massachusetts here: http://mass.gov/.../2025-fishing-and-hunting.../download

It's hunting season! Although DNRT does not allow hunting on any of our reserves with trails, some of our properties do abut Town of Dartmouth land, which does allow hunting. For those properties (Star of the Sea Reserve - DNRT , Frank Knowles /Little River Reserve - DNRT, and Destruction Brook Woods - DNRT) we do recommend wearing blaze orange (and it's always a good idea at any wooded property during hunting season). Grab a DNRT orange hat at our main office at 318 Chase Road or online at dnrt.org/store. Learn about hunting season in Massachusetts here: mass.gov/doc/2025-fishing-and-hunting-season-summary/download

05/15/2025

Daffodil season may be over, but the lady's slippers are just beginning to bloom!

Notice 06/28/24: A black bear sighting has been reported at Destruction Brook Woods. KEEP YOUR DOG ON LEASH and be aware...
06/28/2024

Notice 06/28/24: A black bear sighting has been reported at Destruction Brook Woods. KEEP YOUR DOG ON LEASH and be aware of your surroundings. 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. Learn more: dnrt.org/coexisting-with-black-bears

Notice 06/28/24: A black bear sighting has been reported at Destruction Brook Woods - DNRT. KEEP YOUR DOGS ON LEASH and be aware of your surroundings. 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. Learn more: dnrt.org/coexisting-with-black-bears

12/19/2023

We have received a report of a black bear sighting at Destruction Brook Woods - DNRT. Please KEEP DOGS ON LEASH and be aware of your surroundings. Our Land Steward has tips for coexisting with bears and what do if you encounter one on the trails in the following article: dnrt.org/coexisting-with-black-bears

11/17/2023

Please be aware that Destruction Brook Woods - DNRT will be closed to hikers tomorrow as we are hosting our 9th Annual Trail Race! The Reserve will open later in the afternoon at the conclusion of the race. Need a different place to hike? Check out all of our other properties at dnrt.org/reserves.

03/22/2023

Hikers, rejoice! We will finally be paving the apron at the Slades Corner Road parking lot at Destruction Brook Woods - DNRT . Although this parking lot will be closed on Wednesday, the Reserve is still open and parking can be found on Fisher Road. Thanks for your patience as we make these important repairs!

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Slades Corner Road
Dartmouth, MA
02748

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+15089912289

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About Destruction Brook Woods

Destruction Brook Woods is DNRT’s largest Reserve and offers a variety of walks along what remains of the old Duff estate’s bridle paths. The 280-acre property was purchased in 2000 by DNRT and The Trustees of Reservations. (The Trustees subsequently transferred their ownership interest to DNRT.) The Trustees and the Town of Dartmouth co-hold a conservation restriction on the Reserve, and the Dartmouth Conservation Commission owns an adjoining 44-acre parcel at the north end of the property.

The property includes miles of walking trails, mature woodlands that include American Beech and Atlantic White Cedar, unusual rock ledges covered with many interesting ferns and lichens, and Destruction Brook itself, once a major source of power for the mills of Russell’s Mills.