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Claire D. McIntosh Wildlife Refuge
4.8 ★★★★★ 298 Google reviews · Running trail in Bristol, Rhode Island · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- 1 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Claire D. McIntosh 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.
Relaxed, educational attraction featuring a nature museum, boardwalks and trails for bird- and wildlife-watching.
What runners say about Claire D. McIntosh Wildlife Refuge
“We were surprised it wasn’t busier this afternoon (beautiful weather, free family day), but that made it even lovelier!”
“Always a Nice adventure saw a Deer 🦌 a Turkey and nice peaceful spot to walk”
“Beautiful, peaceful and easy trail which is great for the whole family.”
Peaceful, beautiful views, preserved wildlife, and easy access. Worth seeing and worth revisiting time after time. Also as a bonus- it's right on the bike path! You can go visit the aquarium located on the other side.
Nice short easy walk. Most of it on a boardwalk. Good spot to see Osprey. Also Turkeys on location.
Absolutely loved this little trail. It's about a mile long and the wildlife you can catch a glimpse of is Absolutely amazing. Was a great experience.
I came with my toddler here on a free family day at the adjoining Nature Center. My toddler loved exploring the paths, and we walked the boardwalk out to the ocean. She got a good view of an Osprey nest...and we saw a small snake. It was a lovely experience for both of us, can't wait to come back as the weather warms!
Trail conditions & character
“I went on a very hot day so and umbrella ,a hat and sunscreen is recomended it, the walk path its nice and also its a nice view,i enjoy it”
“The boardwalk to the bay is an easy and beautiful path, and it was enchanting among the tall cattails swaying and rustling in the wind.”
“Always a Nice adventure saw a Deer 🦌 a Turkey and nice peaceful spot to walk”
“- lots of free parking - Bathrooms inside the Audubon center - The path is wheelchair / stroller accessible.”
“- lots of free parking - Bathrooms inside the Audubon center - The path is wheelchair / stroller accessible.”
“- lots of free parking - Bathrooms inside the Audubon center - The path is wheelchair / stroller accessible.”
Plan your run at Claire D. McIntosh Wildlife Refuge
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Distance1 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- 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.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteasri.org
- Phone+1 401-245-7500
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–7 pm |
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