Waterview Drive, Smithfield, RI Trailhead: 41°53’56.01″N, 71°32’22.30″W The Wolf Hill Forest Preserve is a Smithfield Land Trust property that offers a moderate hike with several miles of trails, a couple of scenic overlooks (including the Providence skyline), and a World War II memorial. Wolf Hill Forest Preserve #outdoorrecreation
Tag: Biking & Hiking
Mercy Woods Preserve
15 Sumner Brown Rd, Cumberland Trail head: There is access to the yellow trail head/parking lot 200 yards off route 121 and Sumner Brown road and there are just under 6 miles of trails. Trail head is across Sumner Brown Rd. from lot. In 2018, the religious order of Sisters of Mercy sold 229 acres… Continue reading Mercy Woods Preserve
Mowry Conservation Area
41-199 Old Forge Rd, Smithfield, RI (508) 254-7586 Mowry is a great spot for all skill levels that has 1/2 mile and 3/4 trails. You’ll be welcomed by an interesting rock cropping and some quaint babbling brooks. Feel free to bring you dog (just don’t forget your leash!). Mowry Conservation Area #outdoorrecreation
Blackstone River Bikeway
Over 10 miles of scenic off-road bikeway along the historic Blackstone River and Blackstone Canal in Cumberland, Lincoln and Woonsocket, with additional on-road “sharrows” connecting north to the Massachusetts border and south through Central Falls, Pawtucket, and Providence all the way to the East Bay Bikepath. Great for a scenic bike ride during the warmer… Continue reading Blackstone River Bikeway
Steere Hill & Phillips Farm
Putnam Pike, Rte. 44 Glocester, RI The Steere Hill area is comprised of four abutting parcels acquired from 1967 to 2010 with a total of 448 acres. Steere Hill is open year round from sunrise to sunset. During the winter months it is open for snowshoeing and cross country skiing. In warm weather Steere Hill… Continue reading Steere Hill & Phillips Farm
Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge
12 Sanderson Rd. Smithfield RI 02917 401-949-5454 77 acre refuge of the Audubon Society of Rhode Island, the Refuge contains over 2 miles of trails through pine forest and open fields, a library and a gift shop, in addition to being the Society’s headquarters. The Audubon Society has dedicated the refuge for quiet walking, observing… Continue reading Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge
Atlantic White Cedar Swamp, Gold Star, James Bland and Burlingame Preserves
The combined preserve trail map consists of four properties acquired from 2003 to 2017 for a total of 153 acres. There are 3.13 miles of trails in total. Trails featured: 1. Cedar Swamp Trail (white) .69 miles 2. Burlingame Loop Trail (red) 1.52 miles 3. Yellow Trail .13 miles 4. Blue Trail .27 miles 5.… Continue reading Atlantic White Cedar Swamp, Gold Star, James Bland and Burlingame Preserves
River’s Edge Recreation Complex
135 Davison Ave, Woonsocket, RI 02895 (401) 767-9287 Scenic park overlooking the Blackstone River with amenities such as: Access and parking for Blackstone River Bikeway Pitch ‘N’ Putt Golf Course Playground Concession Area (open seasonally) Kayak/Canoe Launch Soccer Fields (one full-size and a variety of smaller sized fields) #outdoorrecreation
George Washington State Management Area and Campground
2185 Putnam Pike, Chepachet RI 02814 401-568-2085 A 3,000 acre state-managed area for swimming, camping, hiking, bird watching, wildlife observation, and hunting connected to the 100-acre Casimir Pulaski Memorial Park on the Burrillville-Glocester border. George Washington Management Area Bike Trail contains diverse sets of trails through the 4,000 acre management area. Has very rocky trails… Continue reading George Washington State Management Area and Campground
Globe Park
Avenue A Woonsocket, RI 02895 Amenities include: playground, basketball & tennis court, scenic walking paths around the pond, unofficial ski/sledding stone & open play areas. The natural pond here is a quiet and natural habitat for many fish, birds, reptiles and amphibians. Globe Park #outdoorrecreation
Dunn Park
Mason St. Woonsocket, RI 02895 Amenities include playground, basketball & street hockey courts, little league field, soccer & football fields, and scenic walking paths around the entire park. Dunn Park #outdoorrecreation
Ten Mile River Greenway
Parking available at: – Doreen Tomlinson Field | 401 Daggett Avenue, Pawtucket, RI – Slater Park | 401 Newport Avenue, Pawtucket, RI (in back, behind Pawtucket Animal Shelter) – Kimberly Ann Rock Athletic Fields | 240 Ferris Ave, Rumford, RI The Ten Mile River Greenway is 3 miles long and connects a number of recreational spaces and athletic fields,… Continue reading Ten Mile River Greenway