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Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge
4.4 ★★★★☆ 98 Google reviews · Running trail in Greenville, Rhode Island · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Powder Mill Ledges 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.
Audubon Society wildlife refuge with 100 acres of habitat and deep woodland trails.
What runners say about Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge
“Really beautiful place, super clean, well maintained and clearly marked paths.”
“Really beautiful place, super clean, well maintained and clearly marked paths.”
“Trails are well marked and with a little planning you should be able to get a couple of miles in without backtracking.”
Took the shortest route and trails were clearly marked and maintained.
Really beautiful place, super clean, well maintained and clearly marked paths. There is plenty of parking, in the lot, a few wooden bridges, bird housing, swampy areas, meadows. One of my favorites, especially because it's quite and lots of birds!
Enjoyed the short loop, saw some birds and lovely foliage along the trail. Glad the noisey kids went the other way. Apparently the weren't there to observe nature
This is a very nice location for easy walking/hiking. Trails are well marked and with a little planning you should be able to get a couple of miles in without backtracking. I visited in the winter so wildlife was minimal. Looking forward for a spring walk.
Trail conditions & character
“Really beautiful place, super clean, well maintained and clearly marked paths.”
“There is free parking, facilities inside the building and the staff kept our first graders engaged for the entire two hour hike!”
“It's a great spot for an experienced nature enthusiast to explore, but it's also a great area for families with younger children (although I don't believe they allow dogs.”
Plan your run at Powder Mill Ledges 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
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- 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(401) 949-5454
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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