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1. Hodge Family Wildlife Preserve 7. Rodman’s Hollow wildlife! and people

Walking Time: 1 hour Walking Time: 2 hours one-way of benefit the for conserved island the of 46.7% than more

Degree of Difficulty: Easy Degree of difficulty: Moderate – steep slopes & uneven ground with decades two last the in progress significant made has

Distance: 1 mile round-trip Distance: 2.6 mile one-way $15.99 Program. Island

From Old Harbor Ferry Landing: 3.2 miles From Old Harbor Ferry Landing: 2.8 miles Conservancy the supporters, individual and partners of help

Nature Conservancy’s Block Block Conservancy’s Nature

This preserve is composed of coastal shrub and meadow habitat To access the hollow, walk down Black Rock Rd. off of Cooneymus the With results. measurable achieved have that strategies

shops. All proceeds benefit The The benefit proceeds All shops. with great sunset and water views. To reach the parking lot travel Rd. About a ¼-mile down on your left, you will see the trail entrance. science-based proven, of use our and landscapes, Island’s

north on Corn Neck Rd., turn left through the gap in the stonewall The trail soon splits. If you bear left, you will be led through the bot- local other and Bookstore Bound

to a parking area defined by split-rail fencing. There is a link to Clay tom of the hollow, while bearing right will take you atop a knoll of- Block of knowledge extensive community, the to ties close

office on High Street, Island Island Street, High on office

Head Trail. Cross over Corn Neck Rd. and walk south 175 feet. Trail is fering a wonderful panoramic vista. The trails intersect again and will with staff local partnerships, strong our in lies strength cy’s

Available at our Block Island Island Block our at Available - on your left and will take you through the Maze to the bluff trail. lead you to the new trail head on the left. At the end of this trail, you Conservan The Hemisphere. Western the in Places” Great

can access the beach from both directions via a trail down the bluff.

2. Clay Head Trail “Last the of one as island the of designation the with 1991 in you might see along the way. way. the along see might you

Walking Time: 1.5 hours along main bluff trail. 8. Fresh Pond Greenway Program Island Block our launched officially and 1972, since

Island’s natural history and what what and history natural Island’s

Degree of difficulty: Moderate - some steep slopes Walking Time: 1 hour one-way island the on working been has Conservancy Nature The

and uneven ground Degree of difficulty: Hard – steep slopes & uneven ground the photos, maps, featuring

Distance: 2 miles for main bluff trail, .7 miles from Distance: .8 mile one-way in detail all the walking trails trails walking the all detail in

Corn Neck Rd. to bluff trail From Old Harbor Ferry Landing: 2 miles preserve.

This 94-page guide describes describes guide 94-page This

From Old Harbor Ferry Landing: 3 miles The trail extends from Fresh Pond to Rodman’s Hollow. Beginning on to place important ecologically and wonderful a it makes

Clay Head Trail traverses some of the most spectacular scenery the north end of Lakeside Dr., the trail continues past the pond up Comings Scott & Lang Keith by

on the eastern seaboard. To reach the trail, look for a post marker to a knoll which provides a breathtaking view of the pond and the wildlife magnificent and splendor natural Island’s Block Island Trail and Nature Guide Nature and Trail Island

on the right side of Corn Neck Rd. Turn down the dirt road and go eastern part of the island. You can continue on to Rodman’s Hollow species. endangered and rare numerous for sanctuary a and

On This Island: The Block Block The Island: This On straight about a 1/3-mile to reach parking area. The main trail runs by taking the link from the south part of the loop. lovers nature for delight a is island the fragile, and peaceful parallel to the bluff. Periodically you will see trails on your left head- Beautiful, south. or north journeys their on rejuvenate

ing away from the ocean. Known as the “Maze”, these intertwining 9. Fresh Swamp & Payne Farm Trail

shorebirds and raptors that stop by each year to rest and and rest to year each by stop that raptors and shorebirds trails are unmarked and are perfect for hours of wandering. Walking Time: 1 hour one-way future. the into last will they so areas

wintering seals to thousands of migrant songbirds, seabirds, seabirds, songbirds, migrant of thousands to seals wintering

Degree of difficulty: Moderate – steep slopes natural our respect will you that and past the into walk your

for an array of spectacular wildlife – from right whales and and whales right from – wildlife spectacular of array an for 3. Meadow Hill Greenway Distance: .9 mile one-way enjoy you hope We them. access to how and are trails the

Walking Time: 15 minutes From Old Harbor Ferry Landing: 2.2 miles

Block Island’s unique geography makes it a busy crossroads crossroads busy a it makes geography unique Island’s Block

Degree of difficulty: Moderate - some steep slopes and The trail begins across the street from Fresh Pond on Lakeside Dr., a where you show to designed is map trail This wildlife. and

on Block Island. Forged by glaciers some 10,000 years ago, ago, years 10,000 some glaciers by Forged Island. Block on

uneven ground few hundred yards south of Isaac’s Corner. Look for a wooden step heritage, beauty, natural island’s the enjoy to opportunity

greenery of Rodman’s Hollow, natural beauty surrounds you you surrounds beauty natural Hollow, Rodman’s of greenery Distance: .4 mile one-way stile along the stone wall. The trail offers a secluded, tranquil walk. the everyone providing charge, of free public the to open

From Old Harbor Ferry Landing: .5 mile

From the sweeping vistas of Clay Head Trail to the lush lush the to Trail Head Clay of vistas sweeping the From

The trail extends from the corner of Old Town Rd. and Connecticut 10. Win Dodge Preserve & Lewis-Dickens Farm Trail Island Block on trails walking of miles 28 over are There

A Last Great Place Great Last A Ave to a point on Old Town Rd. approximately 1/3-mile to the west. Walking Time: 1.5 hours round trip for Win Dodge and Dickens Trails Island’s Block Wonderful views to the north are available along this trail. Trail combined Degree of difficulty: Win Dodge: Hard – steep slopes and 4. Greenway: Great Salt Pond to Beacon Hill uneven ground, Dickens Farm: Easy Walking Time: 45 minutes one-way Distance: 2.36 mile round trip for Win Dodge & Dickens combined Degree of difficulty: Moderate - some steep slopes From Old Harbor Ferry Landing: 3.3 miles and uneven ground To access this trail, we suggest you walk along the dirt road from We are grateful to our Distance: 1 mile one-way Cooneymus Rd. Win Dodge will be on your left. Follow the “Walk- From Old Harbor Ferry Landing: 1.5 miles to north entrance, ers Welcome” sign for an amazing view of the southwest part of the Community Sponsors 1.7 miles to south entrance Island. Continue on the trail turning left onto the dirt road. Look for for their support This is the northern end of the Greenway trail system. It is possible Lewis-Dickens Farm trail sign on your right. Block Island to reach Great Salt Pond through the Ball-O’Brien Park. The trail connects New Harbor to West Side Rd. and Beacon Hill Rd. allowing 11. Ocean View Pavilion A. Transue Corp. Glass Onion Old Post Office Trails & Information walkers to traverse 3 miles from Great Salt Pond to Black Rock Pt. The Pavilion site is an "in-town" open space oasis overlooking the Aldo’s Restaurant Goose & Garden Bagel Shop Old Harbor. It is: a peaceful place to rest, location of nature pro- Attwood Real Estate Cameron Greenlee Ned Phillips, Jr. & Co. 5. Greenway: South of Beacon Hill & Nathan Mott Park grams and a student garden, Ocean View Hotel foundation ruins, Ballard Hall Real Hall’s Mowing Service Phillips Real Estate Walking Time: 1.5 hours one-way and beach access. Estate Hall’s Onshore Pond & Beyond Kayak Degree of difficulty: Hard - steep slopes & uneven ground Beach Real Estate Brushcutting Tours & Rentals Distance: 1.33 miles one-way Other Walking Trails & Significant Views Beachead Restaurant Megan Hennessy Poor Peoples Pub From Old Harbor Ferry Landing: 1.5 miles to Nathan Mott Park While there are significant views throughout the Island there BI Housewright Ice Cream Place Pots & Kettles entrance, 1.7 miles to South Beacon Hill entrance are several small trails that offer great vistas. Look for the Block Island Alarm In a Pickle Red Bird Package There are four different places to access Nathan Mott Park. The binocular symbol for these areas. Block Island Brands Interstate Navigation Store Greenway goes through the park, beginning at the midpoint of Bea- Block Island Gourmet Island Bound R. Brown Septic con Hill Rd., continuing south, and then connecting to Turnip Farm. Please… BI Ocean Adventures Kimberly’s Restaurant Geoffrey Rigby- There is an entrance with a parking area on Center Rd. across from • Respect all signs marked private. Keep noise to a minimum. BI Oyster Co. Robin Langsdorf Leather the airport as well as an entrance off Old Mill Rd. • Do not bike on trails. No horseback riding allowed on trails. Block Island Plumbing Photography Sea Breeze Inn • Stay off dunes and bluffs. 6. Turnip Farm & Loffredo Memorial Preserve • Take nothing but photographs, leave nothing but footprints. & Heating Geoffrey Lawrence The 1661 Inn Walking Time: 2 hours one-way • Beware of Poison Ivy “Leaves in three, let it be!” Block Island Realty Construction Sprague Farm Degree of difficulty: Easy/moderate – a few steep slopes • During hunting season (fall & winter) wear blaze orange. Block Island Times Littlefield Bee Farm Spring House Hotel Distance: 1.7 miles one-way • Lyme disease is on Block Island. We strongly suggest you take pre- Blocks of Fudge Doug Michel Star Department Store From Old Harbor Ferry Landing: 2.5 miles cautions to avoid deer ticks. Wear long pants tucked into socks, stay Blue Dory Inn Construction Sullivan House There are four ways to access Turnip Farm and Loffredo Preserve. clear of tall grass, and make body checks after any outdoor activity. Carolyn Brown Narragansett Inn Sullivan Real Estate The Greenway trail comes in from Nathan Mott Park, winds though Club Soda National Hotel Summer Hill B&B the farm and joins the path to Rodman’s Hollow on Old Mill Rd. The Block Island Program Dead Eye Dick’s North Light Fibers Winfield’s Restaurant Loffredo Preserve, which can be accessed from the Dodge Cemetery • Walks & kids programs are offered weekly during the summer. Elevation Café The Oar Restaurant Yellow Kittens or Turnip Farm, has some of the highest land on the Island with Email [email protected] for schedule information. Finn’s Restaurant Offshore Property Ltd. views of the Block Island Sound, Eastern Long Island Sound and • Volunteer opportunities. We need your help. Montauk, Long Island. • Membership. Join The Nature Conservancy! nature.org/blockisland or call 401-466-2129.