Over Big River and Through the Woods hike

This will be a moderately paced P-loop hike within Big River Management Area - Northwest. This is a section of Big River Management that many hikers probably have not hiked before and most of the trails are not listed on AllTrails. The trail goes through a pine forest with beautiful river and pond views along the way to Zeke's Bridge and Johnson's Pond. We will return along the west side of Big River and around Reynolds Pond to Kitts Corner and back. Total distance will be around 7-8 miles and the terrain will not be overly hilly.

Distance: 7 or 8 miles
Elevation Gain: Approx. 400 ft
Duration: Approx. 3 to 3.5 hours
Blaze Orange hat or vest is required.
Tick repellent is highly recommended.
As always, bring sufficient water and snacks along for the hike.

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.

Parking will be on the north side of Nooseneck Hill Road (Rt 3) in the vicinity of 2-31 Kitts Corner Rd in West Greenwich and is near Big River Bridge No. 034, approximately 2/3 of a mile east of Weaver Hill Rd.