Thursday Hike at Francis C. Carter Memorial Preserve, Charlestown

Description

This hike on Nature Conservancy property has hilly wooded trails for easy walking and beautiful scenery. Meet at the preserve’s parking area off Rte 112, which is marked, with signs in both directions of travel. From I-95, take Exit 3A - Rte 138 East. Follow Rte 138 East to the intersection with Rte 112, at the Richmond School. Bear right onto Rte 112 and follow south through Carolina. Continue straight through the intersection with Rte 91 and over the railroad bridge. Travel approx. 1/2 mile and the preserve entrance will be on the right, marked by a sign. From Rte 1 take Rte 112, approximately 4 miles, continuing past Old Mill Road to Francis Carter Preserve sign and entrance on the left. See the Westerly Land Trust's website for details for this event.