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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.

Located right across Frenchtown Elementary School on Frenchtown Road, the Frenchtown Park, Laurel Wood, and Fry Family Nature Preserve trails span three connected parcels, totaling approximately 125 acres and 2.5 miles of trails. From the parking lot behind the East Greenwich Parks and Recreation Department building, the trail begins with a walk alongside a small pond connected to the Frenchtown Brook water system. The trail then forks to the east, west and north. To the east, you will find old mill ruins, relics of the old Tillinghast cotton mill factory. The western route will take you to a dirt road that ends with the second trailhead on Tillinghast Road. Walking north will take you through Laurel Wood and into the Fry Family Nature Preserve trail loop.

Dogs: Must be kept on leash at all times; dog owners must pick up waste.

Bicycles: Bicycles are permitted but are only practical to use on some trails

This is a Creature Challenge site. The creature is on the Cotton Mill Trail (Yellow).
Learn more about the Creature Challenge.

Frenchtown Park Trailhead

Driving Landmarks: 1127 Frenchtown Road, East Greenwich, RI 02818
Located behind the Parks and Recreation building.

Parking: Yes: Parking lot, 15 spaces, no overnight parking

ADA Accessible Parking Spaces? Yes

Coordinates: 41° 37.61' N    71° 30.38' W   See this location in: Google Maps   Acme Maps

Tillinghast Road Trailhead

Driving Landmarks: This trailhead is across the street from a pond. It's an opening along the roadside, just past Arrowhead Trail (road) if are going north on Tillinghast Road.

Parking: Yes: On street, 3 spaces, no overnight parking

ADA Accessible Parking Spaces? No

Coordinates: 41° 37.924' N    71° 30.845' W   See this location in: Google Maps   Acme Maps