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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.

15/05/2025

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

28/06/2024

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

19/12/2023

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

17/11/2023

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.

22/03/2023

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!

26/02/2021

10/11/2020

THANK YOU!!!!

WE DID IT!!!!!
Thank you all so much for helping us reach our goal of raising $40,000 for our 40 miles of trails. We are truly grateful for the support offered by over 250 friends, volunteers, and DNRT members. You have showed us immense support and love during difficult times. Keep on loving those trails! ❤️

10/07/2020

Does your dog enjoy hiking the trails at Destruction Brook Woods? Why not make a $25 donation to the Love a Trail campaign in honor of your pup? The money raised will help maintain all of DNRT's trails.

Do you love our trails? Now, more than ever, people have been finding mental and physical relief by visiting DNRT Reserves. Peace, calm, and tranquility are found on the DNRT trails. We know nature is healing and beneficial to human health, but perhaps it has ...

11/06/2020

02/06/2020

DNRT Land Steward Leah Howard points out several wildflowers that she finds during her hike at Star of the Sea Reserve.

14/05/2020

Have you been enjoying the DNRT trails? Consider a donation today! Our trails have been seeing more use than ever and we need your help to maintain them.

First time donors of $25+ during the month of May will receive a FREE Guide to Outdoor Recreation in Dartmouth book. This guide, which normally retails for $15, features over 70 full color pages with DNRT trails, as well as state, town, and other non-profit hiking areas. Join today: dnrt.org/member

25/03/2020

Remember to keep your distance when hiking!

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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.