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.

The trail at Bush Hill Nature Reserve is a very easy stroll accessible from Wickford Village. The reserve is a good place for bird watching and there are great views of the salt marsh. The land was once part of the extensive Spink family farm. It was donated to the Land Conservancy of North Kingstown by the de Guzman family in memory of Adelaide Dawson Lynch (1917-1992) who loved Wickford, this land, and its wildlife.

There is an esker (geological feature) that you hike along, looking into Bush Hill Pond. This pond was used as a source of ice and skating in historic times.

Land Conservancy of North Kingstown

Dogs: Yes, Please keep dogs leashed and pick up waste.

This is a Creature Challenge site. The creature is on the Loop Trail.
Learn more about the Creature Challenge.

West Main Street Trailhead

Driving Landmarks: To reach this trailhead from Tower Hill Road/Post Road/Route 1 take West Main Street/Route 1A towards Wickford Village. Go about 1/2 mile and park where you can find a parking spot on West Main Street in downtown Wickford. The public right-of-way access to the trailhead is available down the driveway between 18 West Main St. and 6 West Main St., Wickford (stay to the right on the main driveway).

Parking: Yes: On street, 30 spaces, overnight parking permitted

ADA Accessible Parking Spaces? Yes

Coordinates: 41° 34.331' N    71° 27.149' W   See this location in: Google Maps   Acme Maps

First Baptist Church Land Trailhead

Driving Landmarks: If coming from the south, head north on Brown Street, then turn right onto Main Street. If coming from the west, continue straight on W Main Street. Turn Left onto Church Lane. Make Left into Church parking lot.

NOTE: This trailhead is on private property owned by the First Baptist Church. However, they are kind enough to allow parking if they are not having events. Please be considerate when using their parking lot. You can also park on Main Street, which is free and open to the public.

Parking: Yes: Parking lot, 20 spaces, no overnight parking

ADA Accessible Parking Spaces? No

Coordinates: 41° 34.367' N    71° 27.07' W   See this location in: Google Maps   Acme Maps