Sunday, May 4, 2014

Cuttyhunk Brook Preserve

Today's hike with a friend was the perfect length at around 2 miles; however, the trail at Cuttyhunk, which is located in Exeter, RI, was narrow, making companionable walking more difficult.

I didn't take pictures from the trail, but you can expect to see one major view of the brook and cool views of rocky terrain. There are one or two small hills, but nothing too exhausting.

Check out the map for a better visual.

The guide from the Preserve site describes the trail as such:

Trails
From the parking area at Sunderland Road, the yellow loop trail travels east along an old logging road. The property was selectively logged in the past and additional old logging roads crisscross the property. Numerous stone walls are found on the property which is indicative of land that was once pasture. Oak, white pine, huckleberry and mountain laurel are common along the trail. The trail descends and crosses Cuttyhunk Brook arriving at the yellow loop intersection. The left spur travels alongside Cuttyhunk Brook, which is particularly visible in late fall and winter. The trail takes a gradual ascent into the uplands of white pine forest onto additional old logging roads which take various turns throughout. Follow the yellow blazes in order to stay on the correct path. The trail arrives at Stony Lane, an unimproved town road. Turn right onto Stony lane and follow the road east to the trail turn on the right which travels south back to the trail junction.
The right spur passes a historic homestead which is marked by stone foundations. Continuing on, the trail takes a left into white pine forest, through a large stone wall and along a boulder field. Follow the yellow blazes to Stony Lane, an unimproved road, and take a left. Follow the road and turn left at the trail markers. Old logging roads are common throughout this area with some unauthorized vehicle use. Follow the yellow blazes in order to stay on the correct path which will return to the trail intersection at Cuttyhunk Brook.
It may have been because we were lost in good conversation, but I don't recall seeing a stone foundation, so you need to be looking for it if you want to see it.  
All in all, you don't need to bring much for this quick and easy hike, but you definitely should let me know if you go