Long Pond Woods
Hopkinton, Audubon Society of Rhode Island
2.0 miles of trail
Difficult
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In Rhode Island the primary hunting seasons typically run from the second Saturday in September to the last day of February and from the third Saturday in April to the last day in May, however this can vary from year to year and depends on what game is being hunted. During hunting season you should wear at least 200 square inches (a hat OR a vest) of blaze orange. During shotgun deer season, which is typically in December, you should wear at least 500 square inches of blaze orange (a hat AND a vest). For more information see the RI DEM website.
ASRI's Long Pond Woods land is part of a large conservation area with trails connecting to Connecticut. This beautiful 218 acre parcel of stately hemlocks and rock outcrops borders Long and Ell Ponds. The steep terrain harbors dense groves of mountain laurel and rhododendron and offers arguably the most challenging hiking of any Audubon Refuge.
Trailhead
Driving Landmarks: Take Exit 3B (Hope Valley) off I-95 North or South. This will put you on Route 138 west. In about 3/4 mile Route 138 merges with Route 3 south. In another 0.9 miles turn right to continue on Route 138 west (Rockville Road/Spring Street). Go 2.8 miles and turn left onto Wincheck Pond Road and then in a few hundred feet turn left onto Canochet Road south. In 0.4 miles bear right onto North Road. The trailhead is about 1.1 miles ahead on North Road. In addition to the small parking lot there is also parking along the roadside.
Parking: Yes: Parking lot, 4 spaces, no overnight parking
ADA Accessible Parking Spaces? No
Coordinates: 41° 30.528' N 71° 46.874' W See this location in: Google Maps Acme Maps
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