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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.

Following the dirt trail along the west side of the Ten Mile River you will soon come to a grassy area near the Turner Dam. Continue to follow the grassy shore of the reservoir to a trail the leads into the woods. This section of trail is rather narrow as it follows the shore of the reservoir behind a residential neighborhood before coming to Newman Avenue. Here you turn right (being aware of traffic) and cross the causeway between the Turner Reservoir and Central Pond. Here you cross into Seekonk and then right onto Arcade Avenue. Just north of utility pole 1416 is a blue blazed trail into the woods. This long stretch of trail follows the shores of the reservoir once again passing behind the Seekonk High School. Along the way there is a side trail that loops on a peninsula with sweeping views of the reservoir. The wooded trail ends back at the earthen dam where there are some more sweeping views of the reservoir. From here, walk down the hill and the loop continues along a series of boardwalks that wind through the wetlands along the river. The trail then ends at another parking area along Pleasant Street. Turn right and cross the bridge over the Ten Mile River to reach the first parking area. The main loop is blazed blue and the smaller peninsula loop is blazed orange.

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Dogs: Yes. Dogs must be on leashes and owners must pick up waste.

West Trailhead

Driving Landmarks: Trailhead and parking lot on Pleasant Street (RI Route 114 A) in the Rumford section of East Providence. The parking area is on the left 0.2 miles south of the intersection of Route 114 (Pawtucket Avenue) and Route 114A (Pleasant Street), opposite Hunts Mills and before the bridge that crosses the Ten Mile River.

Parking: Yes: Parking lot, 6 spaces, no overnight parking

ADA Accessible Parking Spaces? No

Coordinates: 41° 49.812' N    71° 20.659' W   See this location in: Google Maps   Acme Maps

East Trailhead

Driving Landmarks: Trailhead and parking lot on Pleasant Street (RI Route 114 A) in the Rumford section of East Providence at the State Line. The parking area is on the left 0.3 miles south of the intersection of Route 114 (Pawtucket Avenue) and Route 114A (Pleasant Street) just after the bridge that crosses the Ten Mile River. This trailhead is ADA accessible and leads to a (quarter mile) section of boardwalks and stone dust paths along the river.

Parking: Yes: Parking lot, 13 spaces, no overnight parking

ADA Accessible Parking Spaces? Yes

Coordinates: 41° 49.771' N    71° 20.596' W   See this location in: Google Maps   Acme Maps