What we’re about
This group will be hiking regularly in the area of Southern Rhode Island (Exeter, Charlestown, Westerly, etc.), and occasionally beyond!
This group was made for people who love to hike, and may be members of other hiking Meetup groups, but cannot routinely drive up to the hikes in Northern Rhode Island on busy weekdays.
Upcoming events
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Veterans Day hike
Veterans' Memorial Cemetery, 301 South County Trail, Exeter, RI, USBefore signing up for this event, please read this entire write-up that contains all the information you will need to determine if this hike is for you. Understand that by attending this event you are agreeing to the liability waiver stated below.
Liability Waiver:
As a condition of your voluntary participation in this activity you acknowledge and agree to the following: this activity involves inherent risks that can cause property damage, injury, illness, disability, and/or death to participants and/or others; you assume all risk associated with this activity; you are responsible for having the necessary knowledge, skills, abilities, clothing, and equipment to safely participate in this activity; you know and will follow the Hiker Responsibility Code described at www.hikesafe.com; the organizer(s) of this activity are volunteers; and you for yourself, your heirs, executors, and administrators release, hold harmless, and indemnify the organizer(s) and all members of this group from any and all claims for property damage, injury, illness, disability, and/or death - including those caused by negligence and/or other reasons.Description:
This will be a 5.5-mile hike that includes the trails within the RI Veterans Memorial Cemetery on 280 acres and the Queen's River Preserve on another 188 acres in Exeter, RI.The grounds of the cemetery are beautifully maintained and include more than 40 monuments dedicated to veterans of specific wars and conflicts. Within perimeter area of the cemetery grounds are the woodland trails created by the URI Master Gardeners back in the 90's. Most of hike through the cemetery will be along the woodland trails with opportunities to visit some of the monuments.
The cemetery grounds are directly next to the Queen's River Preserve for an additional 2-miles of hiking to one of Rhode Island’s most pristine rivers. The Queen’s River—cold and largely forested—forms the western boundary of the preserve.
Old town roads now serve as wide, flat hiking trails that wind through tall pine woods, some charred as a result of a fire in 2023. Highlights include a historic cemetery, views of the Queen’s River, and a long, open hayfield that is actively managed by a local farmer. Two small stone foundations lie just off the main trail, hidden in plain sight. The trails here are mostly flat with some moderate inclines.
Distance: Approx. 5.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 180 ft
Duration: Approx. 2.5 hours
Blaze Orange clothing (hat or vest) is required
Tick repellent is recommended.
As always bring sufficient water and snacks along for the hike.10 attendees
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