Block Island - Greenway Trails to the South Coast and back - about 9 miles

Please read the liability waiver at the bottom of the page. Also, read the entire writeup.

We'll go on a 9 mile, more or less, hike to the beach at the south end of beautiful Block Island following greenway trails there and back. Expect beautiful ocean vistas.

We will do no beach walking on this hike.

This is not a hike for beginners or for those who want a leisurely stroll in the woods. To qualify, you must have completed a 8+ mile walk within the last month and be in excellent physical condition. This walk is for hardy hikers, not first timers or novice hikers.

Please note that the route of the hike involves walking on paved town roads with light traffic for roughly 2 .5+ miles. Taxis are available for those who run out of steam.

We'll take the 8:00 am ferry out and the 3 or 5 pm boat back. The ferry takes about an hour to reach the island.

Leave plenty of time to park your car and purchase ferry tickets. You can also buy tickets online. We'll meet on the top deck of the ferry towards the front and on the starboard or right side of the boat. The ferry leaves promptly at 8 am.

Wear comfortable hiking boots or shoes. Bring plenty of water because there's none where we're going. Don't forget to bring food.

Note that tickets often sell out especially when the weather is fine. Get to the ticket office early.

If you are interested in carpooling to the ferry from Stop and Shop in in Narragansett, send me a Meetup message and maybe we can arrange it.

Questions regarding the ferry and ferry company, go to:

https://www.blockislandferry.com/faqs/

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 leader(s) of this activity are volunteers; and you for yourself, your heirs, executors, and administrators release, hold harmless, and indemnify the leader(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.