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=Francis Carter Preserve=

The Nature Conservancy
Charlestown, Rhode Island 02813 Francis Carter Preserve web page Francis Carter Preserve brochure and map

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Francis Carter Preserve
Coordinates: 41.4355842, -71.6682816 eBird links: Hotspot map View details Recent visits My eBird links: Location life list Submit data

About Francis Carter Preserve
This is the Rhode Island Chapter's second largest nature preserve. Straddling the rocky uplands of the Charlestown moraine and the sandy floodplain of the Pawcatuck River, the property supports a variety of natural communities, most notably rare pitch pine/scrub oak barrens, vernal pools, and a 35 acre grassland.

Trailhead kiosks greet visitors with an introduction to the preserve and its natural features. There, visitors can pick up a trail map, a self guided hike, and a bird checklist. Visitors have a choice of hiking the wide Narragansett trail that leads to the grassland or hike on the narrower woodland trails that meander through the heart of the property.

In addition, the preserve is open to horseback riding on specified trails. The parking area at the Old Mill Road entrance is large enough to accommodate horse trailers, and there is a manual water pump to provide water for horses. From Francis Carter Preserve web page

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