When was the last time you allowed yourself to get lost in nature? As Rhode Island’s state parks and hiking trails start to open back up, it’s time to plan your next outdoor adventure. And the Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge in Smithfield happens to have a mile-long trail that feels like walking through a fairytale.
Powder Mill Ledges is a 100 acre refuge filled with deep woodlands and interesting rock formations.
Andrew DeWolfe / Google If you’re looking for a peaceful escape from reality, look no further.
This property is a hub for nature walks, special programs, and events.
Julie Otis / Google It’s a beautiful place for bird watching, wildlife viewing, and an abundance of wildflowers.
The trail takes you through plenty of quiet forestland and over a couple of fairytale foot bridges.
Christopher O Hare / Google This may be a short hike, but you’ll feel like you’re entering another world.
Powder Mill Ledges is open all year, and there’s really no bad time to go – in fact, you’ll probably see people snowshoeing here in the winter.
Becky Pincince / alltrails.com But it’s also a fantastic hike in the spring, summer and fall.
If you’re a fan of bird watching, you’ll love this refuge.
Becky Pincince / alltrails.com North America has over 650 species of breeding birds. And while you certainly won’t find them all here, this place really is a mecca for them.
May is the peak month for the spring bird migration, so spring is the perfect season to hike this magical trail.
Becky Pincince / alltrails.com You never know what you’ll see.
Powder Mill Ledges is an underrated gem and a nature lover’s paradise.
Patrick Dyl / Google Visit when you need to get lost in the woods, if only for an afternoon.
Have you visited the Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge? This is the headquarters of the Audubon Society of Rhode Island, and it’s definitely worth seeing.
Andrew DeWolfe / Google
If you’re looking for a peaceful escape from reality, look no further.
Julie Otis / Google
It’s a beautiful place for bird watching, wildlife viewing, and an abundance of wildflowers.
Christopher O Hare / Google
This may be a short hike, but you’ll feel like you’re entering another world.
Becky Pincince / alltrails.com
But it’s also a fantastic hike in the spring, summer and fall.
North America has over 650 species of breeding birds. And while you certainly won’t find them all here, this place really is a mecca for them.
You never know what you’ll see.
Patrick Dyl / Google
Visit when you need to get lost in the woods, if only for an afternoon.
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Address: Audubon Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, 12 Sanderson Rd, Greenville, RI 02828, USA
