Click on the "Trail Map (PDF)" button to download a PDF of the trail map that you can print and take with you on the trail.

Avenza maps are special, free maps that you can use in the Avenza app on your smart phone. These maps let you see your location on the map as you walk. Download the Avenza App for free in the Apple App Store or on Google Play

Click on the Avenza Trail Map button to "purchase" the free map for this trail from the Avenza map store. If this is your first time, Avenza will ask you to set up an account to check out. However, all Avenza trail maps listed on ExploreRI are free.

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.

This is a very easy walk. Most of the fields have been restored to New England meadow wildflowers and warm season grasses. Some have been planted with native shrubs. The salt marsh and the Pawcatuck River can be observed from South Avondale Road. People have found this Preserve to be a bird-watching and butterfly-watching hot spot.

There is a 6/10 mile paved loop that is commonly used for walking, jogging, bike riding and roller blading. The rest of the trail is mowed grass. The paved trail is plowed in the winter.

Westerly Land Trust web page for their conservation properties

Dogs: Yes. Must be under control or on leash. Waste pick up required.

Horses: Yes. More than four horse trailers could pose a parking problem.

Bicycles: Yes, on paved path only.

Other Amenities: There is one picnic table at the Quail Run trail head. There are no restrooms.

Grassland Way Trailhead

Driving Landmarks: This trailhead is near the intersection of Watch Hill Road (Route 1A), Avondale Road and Grassland Way in Westerly. From this intersection, at the sharp bend in Watch Hill Road, head southwest on Grassland Way and look for a parking area straight ahead in a few hundred feet.

Parking: Yes: Parking lot, 12 spaces, no overnight parking

ADA Accessible Parking Spaces? Yes

Coordinates: 41° 19.92' N    71° 50.09' W   See this location in: Google Maps   Acme Maps

Quail Run Trailhead

Driving Landmarks: From Watch Hill Road, turn onto Quail Run and go about 1/10 mile to the end of the road.

Parking: Yes: Parking lot, 12 spaces, no overnight parking

ADA Accessible Parking Spaces? Yes

Coordinates: 41° 19.747' N    71° 50.152' W   See this location in: Google Maps   Acme Maps