North Face Providence RI

Activities: Hiking, Mountain Biking, Snowshoeing, Fishing

Info:
Location:Blackstone River State Park
State:Rhode Island
Area: North Smithfield RI
Trail type:Natural surface
Difficulty: Moderate

Description: This trail traverses what may be the most aweinspiring area of the Blackstone River and its last wild stretch of rolling white waters. From the trail, you can stand on the cliffs, rocky and craggy and look down into the water approximately 80 feet below. The Blackstone River cascades over the Rolling Dam and provides a rare glimpse of the heavily industrialized river as it looked 200 years ago. When the water levels are low, while many stepping stones allow you to have free access in crossing the river.

Activities: Hiking, Mountain Biking, Snowshoeing

Info:
Location: Buck Hill Management Area
State: Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts
Length: 4.7 mile
Trail type: Natural surface
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

Description: A nearly five mile hike, rich in abundant wildlife. Along the trail you will see small to tiny ponds, that have been fitted with small nesting boxes. These are to provide housing to wood ducks who raise ducklings in the area over the summer. The hiker or biker along this trail will be Hiking in Massachusettes, Rhode Island,as well as Connecticut. A stone wall will indicate that you are close to Massachusetts border. A brook will bring you close to the Connecticut border. In the spring, you might see red fox, white tail deer, numerous waterfowl andparticularly the wood and mallard ducks who nest in the area.