Francis Carter Preserve

Please read this entire write-up that contains all the information you will need about this event. Understand that by attending this event you are agreeing to the terms and conditions of the Rhode Island Hiking Club's liability waiver.

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.
Safety First!

With four interconnected loops, the preserve offers a mix of mildly rocky, up-and-down trails, plus a wide, flat path around one of the largest open grasslands in the state. The Carter Preserve protects a mile-long stretch of the Wild & Scenic Pawcatuck River, and a variety of natural communities associated with it, including vernal pools, pitch pine barrens, and a 60-acre open grassland.

Duration: 3 hours
Distance: 7 +/- miles
Difficulty: level 2 1/2
Hunter Orange will be required for this hike.
The hike is rated as a level 2 1/2 due to the mostly flat terrain with some hills, and distance. Please be prepared with extra water for hydration and protection from ticks and the disease they carry.
The meeting place for this hike is located at 1500 Kings Factory Road, (approximate).