Howland Reserve - DNRT

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.

02/27/2026

We are continuing to clear our trails and thank you for your patience! We are still advising folks to stay off the trails for the time being. If you must go out, please have a buddy, be aware of your surroundings, and make sure you have good pair of snow shoes!A

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.

11/10/2020

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! ❤️

06/11/2020

06/02/2020

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

05/14/2020

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

03/20/2020

We are glad to see that many folks are seeking solace in nature during this difficult time. With the increased use of our properties, maps might not always be in stock. We encourage you to take a photo of the map in the kiosk, or visit dnrt.org/reserves, where all of our maps are available for download. If you do take a physical map, please sanitize your hands before and after touching the dispenser and, unlike normal circumstances, do not return it when you are done.

08/05/2019

Attention trail users: as of August 15, 2019, we have a new dog rule in place. There are to be no more than 3 dogs per adult trail user. Click below for more details on this new rule.

A new dog rule has been added to the list of rules at DNRT's dog friendly reserves: no more than 3 dogs per adult trail user. DNRT aims to make our reserves a friendly, safe environment for all our trail users. This rule will help with the biggest problem we gets calls about – uncontrolled dogs. B...