Easy to find. Good size parking lot. Well marked trails. Easy hikes.
Nicely trimmed paths. Open area. Easily accessible
Well marked choice of three trails. Great hike for kids. Need bug spray! Close by via Route 295.
Pretty. Nice walking trails, well marked. No real wildlife to be seen though.
Beautiful hiking trails! I read they were like being in a fairy forest and it really does feel that way. Look forward to going back
Were spending the summer visiting all of the Audubon spots in RI so at this point its easier to tell the good from the bad and everything in between. The first trail and a little beyond are nice beautiful lush forests with lots of green and high trees. We didnt like the rest of it as much. Its not horrible by any means but you bump into a massive row of high-tension wires and over all, youre never too far removed from the real world in terms of roads or structures. The biggest drawback we saw was that the map signs posted along the route unfortunately, despite having a star symbol on the map legend to show you are here, that symbol isnt on any of the maps. Except for one map sign where someone doodled a star in. This is even more disappointing because the Audubon headquarters are on the same grounds. Not a terrible experience but if youre looking to hike an Audubon trail, there are better ones to choose from. Watch out for ticks on all of the trails.
Building was closed but we were disappointed that the outdoor gardens were overgrown and not tended to. Granted, we are in a pandemic and a drought, but it was still disappointing to see.
A nice place to go walking. Not too difficult a walk.
Great walk in the woods on a cold winter day. Well marked trails and great for a quick and easy hike.
Amazing place for a hike
RI has many snall Wildlife areas goid for walking NOT appropriate for bringing dogs as they disturn wildlife and its the regulations. But also makes them, wildlife areas peaceful and few people most times.
Wonderful place to walk. Took my 17 month old daughter, and she loved it. Even in the winter it is a very nice outdoor setting. Was great to hear the birds, and running water. Even if we only saw the running water. It is located right next to our favorite grocery so Im hoping to make this a regular pre-grocery trip for the family.
This is a beautiful area to visit for appreciating nature. There are 3 trails (that I know of) which cover varying areas of the entire refuge, and offer choices in how much you want to explore/what level of exercise youre up for. Its a great spot for an experienced nature enthusiast to explore, but its also a great area for families with younger children (although I dont believe they allow dogs.) It is DEFINITELY not stroller friendly, so everyone who walks it needs to be ready to be on their feet and cover some rugged terrain. The trails are roughly marked to keep you on them, however beyond that, youre walking in the woods, not on a paved path. The great thing is for people who are looking for more rugged terrain, more mountainous areas (like in Acadia in Maine) this is one of the closest areas you can get in RI. There is a significant part of the trails further into the refuge which do cross over some large power lines. This can be disconcerting if youre afraid of being near large industrial power lines. However its also a nice reminder that as secluded and wild an area as it is, youre very unlikely to get lost in the woods and reenact the Blair Witch Project (the offices do have a guest book they encourage you to enter your details into for safety purposes, however I dont believe its a requirement to explore the trails.)
Great place for a hike in the woods, or a field trip! The staff here were extremely knowledgeable and friendly. There is free parking, facilities inside the building and the staff kept our first graders engaged for the entire two hour hike!
Great hiking spot. Fairly overgrown in spots so bring bug spray or plan to pick ticks later. The back, yellow trail was inaccessible today.
Inside the old red shed an unknown person was writeing on the wall with a knife. If you go walking alone make sure your carrying a piece. A pair of black boots were found with a knife gash to the ankle. They may have been left by the zodiac serial killer.
Nice short hike, peaceful
Nice groomed trails
A walk through nature gives peace
Well marked and maintained trails.
Easter egg hunt was adorable
Trails were muddy and snowy. Probably best to go in Spring or summer
Nice little hike
Nice place to take a walk
I like it !!!