The Westerly Land Trust

Thursday Hike: Grills to Grills
2025-12-11 10:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Grills Preserve, 198 Bowling Lane, Westerly, RI, 02808, United States
For something different, this 4-5 mile walk will be a point-to-point (one way) walk, visiting a few highlights in both the Grills Wildlife Sanctuary in Hopkinton and the Grills Preserve in Westerly. Most of the trail will be on flat single-track, but there are some hilly sections. Hopefully not an issue, but please note this walk only works if you’re willing to have someone ride in your car in one direction, and ride in someone else’s in the opposite direction. Meet and park in the Grills Preserve dirt parking lot at 198 Bowling Lane, Westerly. From there, we will leave roughly half the cars behind and caravan to the Grills Wildlife Sanctuary trailhead, where we will start our walk.
Please contact the hike leader to let them know you will be joining.
Leader: Jeff Walker Phone: 401-447-1879 Email: Jeffrey.walker@cox.net
Fluorescent Orange Requirements

In State Management areas, everyone is required to wear 200 square inches of solid daylight fluorescent orange from the second Saturday in September to the last day of February and the last Thursday in April to the last day in May, annually.
500 square inches by all hunters (including archers)and all users of management areas and undeveloped state parks during all portions of shotgun deer seasons.

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Thursday Hike: Champlin Farm Preserve
2025-12-18 10:00 - 11:30 | Champlin Farm Preserve, 64 boombridge Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
This will be the first Thursday Hike at the newly acquired Champlin Farm Preserve at 64 Boombridge Road in Westerly. The entrance is just north of a swamp area on the west side of Boombridge Roaad. Take the dirt road up the hill to parking at the top of the hill. The walk is through the woods, past granite outcropping, along the Pawcatuck River and past the gravel pit. It is moderate walking on new trails.
Please contact the hike leader to let them know you will be joining.
Leader: David Prigmore Phone: 401-348-2855 Email: d.bprigmore@gmail.com
Fluorescent Orange Requirements

In State Management areas, everyone is required to wear 200 square inches of solid daylight fluorescent orange from the second Saturday in September to the last day of February and the last Thursday in April to the last day in May, annually.
500 square inches by all hunters (including archers)and all users of management areas and undeveloped state parks during all portions of shotgun deer seasons.

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Thursday Hike: Grills Preserve
2026-01-01 10:00 - 12:30 | Grills Preserve, 198 Bowling Lane, Westerly, RI, 02808, United States
January 1, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM Grills Preserve, Bradford
This walk on WLT’s 500-acre preserve is over primarily flat terrain often along the Pawcatuck River on clear, wide trails. We will be able to see some newly discovered foundations. There is a gorgeous scenic view from the top of aptly named, Big Hill, which requires a bit of steep climbing. Meet at the parking lot at the cul-de-sac end off Bowling Lane in Bradford Village.

Please contact the hike leader to let them know you will be joining.
Leader: Janice Fifer Phone: 401-213-6479 Email: jhfifer@verizon.net
Fluorescent Orange Requirements

In State Management areas, everyone is required to wear 200 square inches of solid daylight fluorescent orange from the second Saturday in September to the last day of February and the last Thursday in April to the last day in May, annually.
500 square inches by all hunters (including archers)and all users of management areas and undeveloped state parks during all portions of shotgun deer seasons.

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Thursday Hike: Grills Preserve
2026-02-12 10:00 - 12:30 | Grills Preserve, 198 Bowling Lane, Westerly, RI, 02808, United States
February 2, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM Grills Preserve, Bradford
This walk on WLT’s 500-acre preserve is over primarily flat terrain often along the Pawcatuck River on clear, wide trails. We will be able to see some newly discovered foundations. There is a gorgeous scenic view from the top of aptly named, Big Hill, which requires a bit of steep climbing. Meet at the parking lot at the cul-de-sac end off Bowling Lane in Bradford Village.

Please contact the hike leader to let them know you will be joining.
Leader: Marc Doherty Phone: 508-308-9787 Email: mdoherty@westerlylandtrust.org
Fluorescent Orange Requirements

In State Management areas, everyone is required to wear 200 square inches of solid daylight fluorescent orange from the second Saturday in September to the last day of February and the last Thursday in April to the last day in May, annually.
500 square inches by all hunters (including archers)and all users of management areas and undeveloped state parks during all portions of shotgun deer seasons.

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Thursday Hike at Dr. John Champlin Glacier Park
2026-03-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Dr. John Champlin Glacier Park- Tom Harvey Trailhead, Intersection of Tom Harvey Road & Newbury Dr., Westerly, RI, 02891, United States, United States
A walking tour of the WLT’s Dr. John Cmaplin Glacier Park featuring wooded trails with gentle hills and some rocky sections. This site’s unique geological features are worth the trip. Meet at the trailhead off of Tom Harvey Road just outside the entrance to Winnapaug Cottages. Please park in the designated area outside of the Winnapaug Cottages gate or in the parking lot across the street.
Leader: Janice Fifer Phone: 401-213-6479 Email: jhfifer@verizon.net
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Thursday Hike - Riverwood Preserve
2026-04-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Riverwood Preserve, 5 Boy Scout Drive, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
This property is part of the Westerly Land Trust’s Pawcatuck River Corridor Initiative. It consists of 148 acres of woodland, rocky ridges and fresh water wetlands adjacent to the Pawcatuck River and the Boy Scout Camp. It has interesting quarry remnants, river views and descent through a beautiful gorge. Some climbing in rocky areas may be involved as the best views are from the higher elevations. Meet on Old Hopkinton Road at the end of Boy Scout Drive. Please park along the road – we will walk into the preserve from there.
Co-Leaders: Sally Hanson, Ray Chang, Lynne Ranallo Phone: 401 932-5295 Email: sallyhanson242@gmail.com
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Thursday Hike - Champlin Farm Preserve
2026-04-23 10:00 - 11:30 | Champlin Farm Preserve, 64 boombridge Road, Westerly, RI, 02891, United States
Join us for part of our Earth Week celebration! All week (April 18 – 26), WLT will be offering events to celebrate, take care of, and connect with our Earth. Check out our Calendar of Events to see what else is happening during Earth Week.
This walk is at Champlin Preserve at 64 Boombridge Road in Westerly. The entrance is just north of a swamp area on the west side of Boombridge Road. Take the dirt road up the hill to the parking at the top of the hill. The walk is through the woods, past a granite outcropping, along the Pawcatuck River, and past the gravel pit. It is moderate walking on new trails.
Leader: David Prigmore Phone: 401 348-2855 Email: d.bprigmore@gmail.com
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