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Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge
Smithfield, Audubon Society of Rhode Island
2.5 miles of trail
Moderate
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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.
Powder Mill Ledges, in Smithfield, is home not only to a 120-acre property graced with deep woodlands and interesting rock outcroppings, but it is also home to the Audubon Society's headquarters. The refuge has fine stands of pines, a pond, and a brook. The headquarters has a library, gift shop, teacher's resource center, and bird feeding station. Read about our refuge's rich history.
Powder Mill Ledges page on the ASRI website
Other Amenities: The Audubon Society of Rhode Island's headquarters are at Powder Mill Ledges and when the headquarters are open there is a library, gift shop, and teacher's resource center there.
Trailhead
Driving Landmarks: From I-295 north or south, take exit 7B onto Route 44 West. At the fourth set of lights, turn left onto Route 5 (Sanderson road). Turn left at the second driveway into the parking lot for the refuge and for ASRI's headquarters.
Parking: Yes: Parking lot, no overnight parking
ADA Accessible Parking Spaces? No
Coordinates: 41° 52.112' N 71° 31.811' W See this location in: Google Maps Acme Maps
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This site report was last updated on April 26, 2021
Comments:
Dogs Disrupt Wildlife
Submitted by: Anonymous; October 17, 2018; 10:53 am
Dogs, even on a leash, are very disruptive to wildlife. Since Audubon's mission is to provide safe places for wildlife to flourish, I think that's why they do not allow dogs (or other pets) on their preserves.
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NO DOGS NO walk life is good but better with a dog
Submitted by: Anonymous; October 17, 2018; 9:31 am
No dogs even on a leash I'll walk elsewhere and stop my donations to Audubon
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