Ridge Hill Reserve Is A Little-Known Lake Hike In Massachusetts
By E Jamar|Published July 20, 2020
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E Jamar is a published writer based in Milwaukee, WI. Despite being a Midwesterner at heart, you can often find them trekking throughout the states and discovering new hidden gems. When they're not traveling, you can find them discussing disability issues, cuddling their pug puppy, and checking out new local spots.
While there are plenty of beautiful hikes throughout Massachusetts to take an adventure on, sometimes you want to escape somewhere new. Hiding in Dartmouth is a gorgeous 210-acre reserve with a little-known lake hidden deep within. Take Ridge Hill Reserve for a breathtaking 2-mile hike that’s sure to relax you in every way possible. Throughout your hike, you’ll find many different wildflowers, pines, and wildlife that will make you feel like you’ve transported somewhere magical. Get lost in this little-known hiking trail that features a lake on Ridge Hill Reserve in Dartmouth.
This trail within a little-known nature reserve of the same name is operated by DNRT, and is roughly 210-acres in size. The reserve is filled with beautiful wildflowers, wildlife, and so much more.
Since most Bay Staters don't even know this hike exists, you're sure to have total solitude. There's nothing more relaxing than the still sounds of Massachusetts nature.
Ridge Hill Reserve is set upon the edge of the Southeastern Massachusetts Bioreserve, so in the distance you'll see even more breathtaking Massachusetts nature.
This hike might be short and sweet, but sitting beside this little-known lake is a peaceful reward after a fun hike. Many people take this hike year round, and in the winter the lake is even more spectacular.
To learn more about Ridge Hill Reserve, you can visit the DNRT website right here.
Have you ever this little-known lake hike in Dartmouth? What did you think? We’d love to hear about your experiences in the comments, and don’t forget to then go share photos from your Massachusetts outdoor adventures with us in our Massachusetts Nature Lovers group on Facebook, or by tagging us at #onlyinmassachusetts on Instagram for a chance to be featured!
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