An Easy But Gorgeous Hike, The Canonchet Farm Trail Leads To A Little-Known River In Rhode Island
By Rachel Pfutzenreuter|Published November 01, 2021
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Rachel lives just north of Chicago, she has two boys and a dog named Sky. She is always planning her next trip, and loves to help friends, family, and her readers find their next adventure.
If you are looking for an easy, slightly off-the-beaten-path hiking trail in southeastern Rhody, we may have found just the one for you. The Canonchet Farm Trail offers lovely views of the Pettaquamscutt River, or as it is often called locally, Narrow River. Step outside and discover the natural beauty that Rhode Island has in store for you!
The Canonchet Farm Trail is located in Narragansett, Rhode Island, stretching out towards the shores of the Narrow River.
The Canonchet Farm Trail is an out and back trail, from 1.3 miles to just over 2 miles long, depending on where you start, and if you take the offshoot loops. You can park off of Kingstown Road/Route 1A by the Community Center, or across from the Narragansett Town Beach – turn on Annie Hoxsie Lane from Route 1A.
The trail is shaded by the canopy of trees. Sometimes you will cross boardwalks and bridges, other times you will walk on a groomed dirt path.
This parcel of land was originally the Robinson Farm until Governor Sprague and his wife purchased it in 1850 and built a mansion. In 1909 the house burned down, though remnants of the stone stable are still visible. Of the 175-acre property, 165 acres are now owned by the city, of which the South County Museum leases eight. The remaining 10 acres are owned by the John H. Chafee Wildlife Refuge.
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Canonchet Farm is home to many plants and animals, including deer and osprey.
Near the museum, you can also visit a small cemetery, and sheep in the barnyard, if you choose to do so.
No matter what time of year you walk the trail, you will be treated to a unique view of the river and surrounding area, different from the last time you visited.
Enjoy hiking all year long, with panoramic views of the Narrow River, when you hit the trail, the Canonchet Farm Trail that is, in Narragansett, Rhode Island. To peruse a trail map, go to the Friends of Canonchet Farm website, or alltrails.com. For another way to explore the Narrow River, visit Narrow River Kayaks.
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