Friday, June 27, 2025

Turner Reservoir Loop, RI

ABOUT THE PARK: 
Turner Reservoir - Rhode Island Land Trust Council

DIRECTIONS: 
GPS Coordinates 41.82966, -71.34358
Parking on east side of the bridge.  There is another parking lot on the other side of the bridge.

TRAIL MAP: 
Turner Reservoir Loop Trail Map - Rhode Island Land Trust Council


DISTANCES: 
I had this trip planned months ago as an add-on on the way home from an REI hiking trip in Maine that I had registered for.  REI then cancelled all of their adventure trips but I kept the Rhode Island part and so glad I did - it was so much fun!

Friday, June 27, 2025
HIKE: Turner Reservoir Trail - 3.4 miles

Saturday, June 28, 2025
HIKE - Colt State Park Hiking Trails - 1.7 miles

THE HIKE: 
This trail was only half a mile from the hotel I where I was going to be staying.  It's a lovely little trail right on the Rhode Island/Massachusetts state line.
Lots of decking in the beginning heading around counter clockwise.
A beaver swam towards the bridge as I was standing there but couldn't get the camera to focus in time.
Turner Reservoir
At some point along the way, leaving Rhode Island and entering Massachusetts.
To the left, an orange loop trail on a peninsula.
The trail comes out on a road for a bit of road walking on sidewalks.
Back into Rhode Island.
Turner Reservoir from the Newman Avenue.
Just the other side of the bridge, left back into the woods.
To the right, mowed paths through Bridgeham Farm Conservation Area.
These silly wabbits were hopping straight towards me!
Back out on to the Turner Reservoir Loop.
Coming out on Pleasant Street at the other parking lot.
Left across the bridge ...
... back to the parking lot.
Arriving at Ramada Inn Providence-Seekonk which I do not recommend.  For $190 for the night it was a budget motel quality room.  I tend to be germ phobic in motels/hotels so I bring my own sheet, blanket and pillow along with sanitizing wipes to wipe down all surfaces.  I was glad I did.

4 comments:

  1. It is a shame that so many hotels/motels no longer care about cleanliness. All in the name of making an extra dollar. Where are the Health examiners who are supposed to be checking on these places?

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    1. It is a shame. I have stayed at many Virginia State Park cabins and they are always immaculate, doesn't matter if the cabins are old or new. If they can do it, why can't motels/hotels?

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  2. Looks warm friends, stay hydrated !

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