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Emilie Ruecker Wildlife Refuge
Tiverton, Audubon Society of Rhode Island
2.0 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.
Emilie Ruecker Wildlife Refuge is a 50-acre parcel of woods and salt marsh with trails and fine views of the Sakonnet River. The refuge has blinds for observing and photographing nature. Great Egrets, Snowy Egrets, and Glossy Ibis are among the birds that frequent the marsh. Jack's Island, a peninsula that extends into the Sakonnet River, is home to breeding Ospreys.
Trailhead
Driving Landmarks: From Providence: Take I-195 east to Route 24 south (in Fall River, MA). Follow Route 24 south to the Route 77 south exit. Follow Route 77 for 4.1 miles to Seapowet Avenue (also sometimes spelled "Sapowet") on the right. Turn onto Seapowet Avenue and continue 0.2 miles to the refuge parking lot on the right.
From Newport and Points West: Go east on Route 114/West Main Road. Merge onto Route 24 north, toward I-195 (Fall River/Providence). Stay on Route 24 north for 4 miles, exiting at Exit 4 (after crossing the bridge) toward Route 77 (Tiverton/Little Compton). Stay on Route 77 south for 3.6 miles, turning right onto Seapowet Avenue (also sometimes spelled "Sapowet"). Turn onto Seapowet Avenue and continue 0.2 miles to the refuge parking lot on the right.
Parking: Yes: Parking lot, no overnight parking
ADA Accessible Parking Spaces? No
Coordinates: 41° 35.502' N 71° 11.954' W See this location in: Google Maps Acme Maps
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This site report was last updated on April 26, 2021