Experience a variety of natural environments— woods, fields, and tidal river—all within the 47-acre Slocum’s River Reserve. Amble along two miles of woodland trails before reaching the western shoreline of the river, an expanse of tidal flats. More than 3,000 feet of critical shoreline and salt marsh have been protected here.

From Angelica’s Overlook on a clear day, the eye can take in the sparkling river, the bay, the Elizabeth Islands, and, on the far southeast horizon, even the shimmering cliffs of Martha’s Vineyard.

If you’re short for time, walk along two miles of woodland trails before reaching the western shoreline of the river, an expanse of tidal flats. Watch for great blue herons and other waders in the shallows and northern harriers overhead; more than 3,000 feet of critical shoreline and salt marsh have been protected here.

For a longer excursion, follow a 3.6-mile trail that passes through a thick forest of pine and oak and loops around the adjacent Dartmoor Farm Wildlife Management Area, a property of the state Division of Fisheries and Wildlife.

When To Visit
Daily, sunrise to sunset.

Admission
FREE to all.

Horseneck Road
Dartmouth, MA 02748

Get directions on Google Maps.

From Rt. 140 South, turn right onto Rt. 6 West. At third set of traffic lights, turn left onto Old Westport Rd. and follow for 0.4 mi. Bear left onto Chase Rd. and follow for 3.6 mi. to end. Turn right onto Russells Mills Rd. and follow for 1 mi. through Russells Mills Village and straight onto Horseneck Rd. Follow for 1.4 mi. to entrance and parking (10 cars) on left. Roadside parking is not permitted.

There is a trail map posted on a kiosk in the parking area.

We recommend that you take a photo of the map on your phone so you can refer to it during your visit, or download a trail map before you head out.

• Hunting is not permitted at this reservation. Learn more about hunting on Trustees properties.
• Mountain biking is not allowed.
• Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times.
• Small water craft may be carried to and launched from the beach.
• Watercraft: From the parking lot to the canoe launch is four-tenths of a mile.
• Please be respectful of our neighbors, as portions of the trail cross private property via easements.
• PHOTOGRAPHY: We ask that photographers or their clients become Contributing Level Members before conducting portrait sessions at this property.  Click here for more information, and to request permission for any portrait sessions. The Trustees of Reservations reserves the right, and may give permission to its designated photographers and videographers, or to outside media, to photograph or video visitors and program participants at all its facilities and properties.