Francis C Carter Memorial Preserve — Attraction in Charlestown

Either take a picture at the front of the trail (map) or have a compass...the route marker trail maps are faded out (color wise) so you can't tell which trail is which. All the trails looked white on the route markers. TIP: good idea to have a compass to know your direction you're headed in. #2 - KNOW WHICH PARKING LOT YOU PARKED AT...We went to all the parking lots until my son realized we were parked at the vernal pool parking lot. We've been on several trails here in RI - and this was by far a verrryyy nice trail - no bugs; lots of lush ferns; terrain was modest (not too hard not too easy - just the...

Beautiful, Beautiful Preserve. There are two parking lots and miles and miles of trails. The Preserve has plenty of wild life and you'll find an abundance of peace and quiet. I typically visit during the day and it's rare to see more than a few cars parked at either of the two parking lots. The Preserve is also open to horseback riding and one of the lots provides parking for horse trailers. Additionally, archery deer hunting is permitted so during hunting season bring an...

Great hiking spot. Well marked, well maintained and even has a map, has some good smooth climbs as well as flat stretches. Ice pond was surprisingly impressive in size. Bowhunting season 9/15-1/31 so wear something...