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Audubon Davis Memorial Wildlife Refuge
4.5 ★★★★★ 48 Google reviews · Running trail in East Greenwich, Rhode Island · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- 1 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Audubon Davis Memorial Wildlife Refuge's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Tranquil wildlife refuge featuring hiking paths and a waterfall.
What runners say about Audubon Davis Memorial Wildlife Refuge
“Davis Memorial Wildlife Refuge it's a beautiful and peaceful place to walk.”
“Davis Memorial Wildlife Refuge it's a beautiful and peaceful place to walk.”
My hometown, i grew up nearby. Tons of historic stories about this area. Ive found many antique bottles and metal off the trails where a small community once existed. The Davis' who established this area are also buried in a historic cemetary on the premises. Check it out, hike and do some research!
Hidden Gem. Great place to walk and get lost. Didn't encounter a soul. I recommend it
I love running here. It is super quiet and the trails are well maintained.
Easily accessible, tho well-hidden, local gem with a waterfall, fishing stream, easy and well-maintained trails, revolutionary war and 19th century family historic cemetery. Nice loop with gentle rises and falls for hiking or even careful jogging.
Trail conditions & character
“Easily accessible, tho well-hidden, local gem with a waterfall, fishing stream, easy and well-maintained trails, revolutionary war and 19th century family historic cemetery.”
“A magical place to soak up some Fall colors, see and hear a waterfall, take a hilly loop trail, visit a historic cemetery!”
Plan your run at Audubon Davis Memorial Wildlife Refuge
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- Loop distance1 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteasri.org
- Phone+1 401-949-5454
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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