This hike will be about 4.5 miles. It will take us on part of the Vin Gormley trail. There are lots of ups and downs, ledges, stone walls and streams. Meet at the gate on the north side of the Buckeye Brook Road, 1.9 miles east of its intersection with RI 216; and 0.8 miles west of the Shumankanuc Road intersection. N 41º 23.955’ W 71º 42.076’
Leader: Janice Fifer Phone: (401) 213-6479 Email: [email protected]
- Sign Up Required: Sign up with listed hike leader so they know how many are coming. If no one signs up the leader may not show up. Thursday hike is FREE.
- Distance/ Target Group: Walks are 1 ½ to 3 hours and are open to all ages with the target group being agile seniors.
- Estimated Times: Ending times are estimated as it is difficult to ascertain when it will finish due to number of people, how fast/slow the hikers walk, etc. Hikes leave promptly.
- Inclement weather: Inclement weather cancels and if in doubt, contact the leader.
- Dogs: If you wish to bring a dog, contact the leader as some properties do not allow them. If a dog is present, they must be leashed at all times.
- Trail Safety: These are wooded trails with stumps, roots and rocks so be sure to wear hiking boots or good walking shoes. Make sure you bring water and a snack if you want one.
- Snow: If there is a lot of snow consider bringing snowshoes, stabilizers, or something for traction.
- Thursday hike/WLT events: CLICK HERE to sign up for WLT’s email list and receive a monthly email including Thursday hike schedule and other WLT events/programs.
FLUORESCENT ORANGE REQUIREMENTS:
In State Management areas everyone is required to wear 200 square inches of solid daylight fluorescent orange from last Thursday in April to the last day in May, annually.