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Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust
PO Box P17
404 Elm Street
Dartmouth, MA 02748

Tel: 508-991-2289

Land Management | Grosswendt Reserve

 

Donor : Phyllis Grosswendt

Acreage : 17.6

Location : West side of the Slocum’s River, across from the mouth of Peters Creek.

Year Acquired : 1971

Directions : See below

Volunteer Steward : None

 

 
Reserve Amenities:
 
 
 

 
Description:

This beautiful, healthy salt marsh on the Slocums River is criss-crossed with man-made drainage channels and tidal creeks draining from the adjacent upland off Horseneck Road. Additionally, it has two upland islands on its western edge.

 
Directions
Public access through the Slocum’s River Reserve or by boat.
The parking lot for the Slocum's River Reserve is located on the east side of Horseneck Road about 1 mile south of Russells Mill Village.  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 Russells Mills Road and follow 1 mile to Russells Mills Village.  Continue straight through Village and you will be on Horseneck Road.

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