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 Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuges, Audubon Society of Rhode Island - Smithfield, RI Posted by:  NorStar
N 41° 52.114 W 071° 31.823
19T E 290001 N 4638279
This wildlife refuge, which also houses the headquarters for the Audubon Society of Rhode Island, has over 120 acres of land where you can walk through pine stands, a pond, and a brook, and has educational programs.
Waymark Code: WMFP4H
Location: Rhode Island, United States
Date Posted: 11/11/2012
Views: 3
In Smithfield, along Sanderson Road, is the Powdermill Ledges Wildlife Sanctuary, which is part of the Audubon Society of Rhode Island network of wildlife sanctuaries and also houses the headquarters for the society. The entrance to the society is 100 ft south of the intersection of Sanderson Road (Route 5) and Putnam Pike (US 44). The entrance driveway goes immediately to the parking area and the front entrance to the nature center/headquarters. After entering the building and paying the fee, you can get a map and walk around the property - a map is also available on the web site to download. There are three trail colors: blue, orange, and yellow. The map states that to complete a loop takes about an hour and a half. There are no major features to the property. There is a small pond in the southwest corner, and power lines split the property. The woods themselves vary from mixed woods to pine forests. The path does pass through a nice stone wall. In addition to the trails, the refuge offers various nature-oriented programs. While I couldn't find a listing of events only for Powder Mill Ledges on the Audubon Society of RI's web site, there is an event calender that lists the events state wide. Come take a walk! Other information: kidinfo.com (Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge): ( visit link)
Estimated size of the public land (in regional measurement standard: hectares, acres, kms, etc.): 120 acres
Is there a trail system?: Yes
If there is a trail system, please describe length, terrain, etc.:
Terrain is wooded and hilly. Though the elevation change isn't great, it's not level. Trails go through pine stands, a pond, a meadow, and brook/marsh.
What points of interest are there?:
Pond, nature center, intermittent brook, trail system.
What activities are available?:
Hiking, educational programs.
Hours of accessibility?: Daylight hours
List of known hazards (cliffs, snakes, poison plants, etc.):
Poison ivy is always around.
Dogs Allowed?: No
Is a permit/fee required?: Yes
If a permit/fee is required please describe in detail how to get one, how much, etc.:
$5 for members, $6 for non-members
Please supply the website of the land if available: [Web Link]
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Visit Instructions:
Visitors are encouraged to supply a picture of either themselves or their GPS at the trailhead and/or signage of the public access lands - describe your experience there and what you saw - tell us why other folks should come visit!
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