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Rocky Hill Road Conservation Area
North Smithfield, North Smithfield Land Trust
0.7 miles of trail
Easy
Hunting is not allowed here but it is permitted on nearby land. Wear blaze orange during hunting season. More information
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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.
Those in search of a short walk in the woods will enjoy the trail at the North Smithfield Land Trust's Rocky Hill Conservation Area. There are about 0.7 miles of trails here. Enter the trail at the North Smithfield Land Trust sign across from 382 Rocky Hill Road. Follow the yellow blazes down the trail over bridges and past old stone walls. Just past the second bridge the trail splits. Follow it in either direction to loop around and return to the split. Observe birds, small mammals, plenty of ferns, and a vibrant fungus community after rain. In keeping with the name, the trail can be rocky in places. Walk carefully after leaf fall and when there is snow on the ground.
Dogs: Yes, Please keep dogs leashed and pick up waste.
This is a Creature Challenge site. The creature is on the Yellow Trail.
Learn more about the Creature Challenge.
Rocky Hill Road Trailhead
Driving Landmarks: This trailhead is on Rocky Hill Road, 0.7 miles from the T-junction at Grange Road. The trailhead is across the street from 382 Rocky Hill Road, North Smithfield.
Parking: Yes: On street, 2 spaces, no overnight parking
ADA Accessible Parking Spaces? No
Coordinates: 41° 56.857' N 71° 31.69' W See this location in: Google Maps Acme Maps
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This site report was last updated on September 21, 2023
Comments:
Swimming in gorton pond Warwick
Submitted by: William Moore ; January 22, 2023; 2:27 am
Born in 1938 and throughout world war II it was possible to swim in Gorton pond although the APPAnog company polluted it with its discharge. Has it been cleaned up now so it is swimmable?
[Moderator's Comment: Gorton Pond has a public beach on it so while I do not have specific information on the cleanliness of the water I presume the City of Warwick is monitoring the water quality and has deemed it safe for swimming.]