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    Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge

    3.7 (13 reviews)

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    Brian S.

    No Powder Mill and no ledges Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge has a cool, if somewhat misleading name. There is no Powder Mill and virtually no ledges or rocks. Apparently the powder mill was quite a distance from here and any ledges that were in the area are now long gone. Just lots of trees, some gentle hills, little critters and lots of quiet. This is property owned and maintained by the Audubon Society of Rhode Island so the trails are well marked and in great shape. Lots of people use this refuge for a nice, easy walk with kids or as a place to hike in snowy or bad weather when other trails become too dangerous. It does have some nice broadwalks and lots of ancient stone walls that meander throughout the woods. None of the hiking in the refuge is difficult or challenging and the total distance of the trails isn't very long. No great geology or historic stuff to look at and besides some cool birds, not a lot of wildlife. This is more of a walk than a hike but the Audubon Society's headquarters us located right next to the trails so when you are finished with the hiking you can go into the building to check out the displays and books. An easy and gentle place that is great for people that aren't use to or can't handle the more vigorous hiking.

    Mandy D.

    A pretty decent hiking spot. There are a couple different trails and some take longer than others. The blue trail has benches in a couple spots, so that's a good one to take if you need to stop and rest every once in awhile. We saw a couple of blue jays, and saw a giant female praying mantis. There were also a lot of dragonflies and a few of them landed on me and hung out for awhile. We were hoping to see more butterflies though. This seems like a good spot for families too. Most of the trails are pretty safe except for a fallen tree here and there. Today I did the orange trail and the blue trail and enjoyed them both. I didn't get to try the yellow trail, but we plan on going back next weekend to check it out.

    Laura L.

    Went here last Sunday, alone. Felt like eyes were on me the entire time. Stood on the tall clearing near the end of Orange trail & called out "Show yourself" & took some photos. What I got sent chills down my spine & I haven't slept since I found the thing in my picture! On the blue trail, there is a manmade log structure built up around the base of a tree. Upon further inspection, there is an empty toilet paper roll in there & some other old trash. Maybe there IS a man living in these woods, but it was NO MAN in my photo! The entire walk just felt very unsettling the entire way through & I won't ever go back alone!

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    Wolf Hill Forest Preserve

    Wolf Hill Forest Preserve

    4.3
    (21 reviews)
    2.1 mi

    Great hike close to PVD - also a great overlook of the city in the distance! My husband and I hiked…read moreabout 2 miles here. The different trails intersect frequently, which means you can really make a hike however long you'd like. There was a QR code to scan to get the trail map where we started our hike. Everything was well marked and well maintained. There was also a small boardwalk area to keep you out of a swampy area. Parking was a bit confusing. We parked in the Carltons Trail cul de sac which had both "parking for trail" and "no parking" signs on the same pole. We took the risk and parked because the "no parking" sign looked a little less official. The leaves had just come down from the trees, which made the path difficult to navigate at some points; we kept tripping over rocks on the path that you couldn't see. I may reserve this hike more for spring and summer for this reason!

    This is a tough series of trails!…read more Ninety percent of the hike is littered with rocks and roots - mostly rocks. This is entirely on a hill with steep grade changes starting at the very beginning. I gave only 4 stars because there are not enough flashes and there are many side trails not flashed or on a map. There are some amazing rock formations, but not enough to thrill me as the hike was too mentally taxing for a Sunday hike. Be sure to wear serious hiking boots, trekking poles, water and snacks. Trekking poles are an absolute must to help with balance and navigation through the rocky grades. I was guided by the Kostrzewa book, but needed a topo map for actual guidance. I will suggest that for anyone else. I can check this hike off my list of Rhode Island trails. I won't return.

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    Wolf Hill Forest Preserve
    Wolf Hill Forest Preserve
    Wolf Hill Forest Preserve

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    Lime Rock Nature Preserve

    Lime Rock Nature Preserve

    4.2
    (12 reviews)
    5.0 mi

    This place is so cool! I actually had no idea that it was even here and I've lived in Rhode Island…read moremy entire life. I stumbled upon it when I was househunting and it was a house for sale right next-door. I would have loved to of bought it just for this location! There are a few trails through here and they are marked so well there's no possible way you can get lost. Leads you out to a big lake. It's really neat because they're used to be a rail road that went through here and you can still see some of the stuff left behind.

    There is only enough parking for 3 cars at the trailhead…read more The start of the trail runs along a stagnant stream, that breeds mosquitoes, so you should use mosquitoes spray before you start the trail. It is a calming trail, that is quite woodsy and you will hear many birds including woodpeckers ! You will definitely need to keep your eye on the trail, as there are a lot of rocks and tree roots on the trail that could easily twist an ankle or worse ! There are some inclines and downgrades on this trail, there Is one treacherous section before you get to the pond, that is a steep downgrade full of rocks ! The pond does offer some nice views and the trail is easy to follow. This trail is evaluated as a beginner's trail but there are some areas that in my opinion are intermediate in difficulty. A person should be in average physical condition, to do this trail. I am almost 75 years old, in average physical condition and was able to complete this trail. Overall this is a pretty good trail!

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    Typical trail
    Typical trail
    Creek falling into the lake
    Creek falling into the lake
    Dam and outflow

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    Dam and outflow
    Georgiaville Pond Beach

    Georgiaville Pond Beach

    4.0
    (11 reviews)
    2.3 mi

    Beautiful pond, clear water. However 4$ per person and 20$ to park was too pricey for 5 of us for 2…read morehours :(

    This beach is closed b/c they can't find a lifeguard. Also, it gets closed for too much algae…read moreoccasionally. It does not matter that it is closed, people will come anyhow and do what ever they want, good or bad, b/c there is noone to police their activities. This is a nice place when the riff raff is not there. The riff raff caught wind of it and now it's being taken over by ignorant people. Everyone has a right to enjoy the place, but we should be considerate of others and respect the natural environment. Instead, these people leave their trash. They leave hookah tips, grills, dump.out grease, dump charcoal out, they leave socks, bras, clothing, toys, empty cups, styrofoam coolers full of empty beer bottles, condoms, and fishing garbage behind. Every Monday, it's as though a bunch of ferrel animals came and shit on the place and left their smelly, disgusting mess behind. So, the downfall is that people are so ignorant. They come, they are inconsiderate, they blast their music, they drink and smoke, and basically break every rule there is. They have no regard for the wildlife. I saw a guy on his jet ski run into a family of ducks as he was trying to show off in a no wake zone! Try fishing off the shore with that awhole around. Also, the bathrooms are not open and so they must go in the water or the woods. I find a lot of tissues on the ground at the edge of the woods. Some people take their trash and throw it in the woods down the embankments. Only uncivilized and inconsiderate people do things like that and unfortunately, they found out about Georgiaville Pond. It is a crying shame. The cops try to come often and there is a security detail that checks in there, but it doesn't matter. These low class people still manage to beat the system.

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    The stream next to the dam
    The stream next to the dam
    Cool stream to power the generator
    Cool stream to power the generator
    That water was really cold

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    That water was really cold
    Lincoln Woods State Park

    Lincoln Woods State Park

    4.1
    (87 reviews)
    5.4 mi

    One of my favorite weekend walking or short hiking spots…read more They also have a big pond/lake with a small sandy beach that has a lifeguard in the summer. It's very kid friendly and there are tons of families there in a warm day. By the beach there are restrooms, picnic tables and a cafe that serves snacks, fast food and ice cream. You can walk a loop around the water which is very scenic and relatively easy on a paved road. Or you can venture off the road onto the many hiking and mountain biking trails that run through the woods. Bring decent shoes for this as the trails are relatively short but can be steep, rocky and muddy at times. It's beautiful and peaceful but also there are enough people out that a single woman alone could feel safe. Lots of people bring their dogs for walks here. There are also picnic spots with grills and areas where you can boulder and rock climb. Truly a lovely park that has something for everyone!

    I don't consider myself a typical RI'er in that I can hop in my car and do a 2-3 hour drive without…read moreblinking an eye, and am not afraid to go more than a couple miles from my home. That said, as a life long RI-er this was one of those places that had been on my 'to-do' list for some time and I finally got around to getting there. Very mixed feelings. First, the amount of dogs off-leash is astounding. There was even one that came charging at me and I drew my pepper spray to prepare to use it, and the owner started freaking out at me. Luckly the dog stopped before I had to. The amount of landmines on the trails and road was absurd as well. It may very well be a nice place to walk and recreate, but if I have to consistently keep my head on a swivel for charging dogs and landmines then its not really worth it for me. That said, there are plenty of nice views and scenery. One could easily spend an entire day here just exploring and milling about. There's even a cemetery in the park as well, if you're into historical sites. So if you don't mind off leash dogs and have to watch every step you may still get some enjoyment out of it.

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    Taking photos at Lincoln woods
    Taking photos at Lincoln woods
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    Paved road that loops around the water which

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    Paved road that loops around the water which

    Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge - hiking - Updated June 2026

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