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In Rhode Island the primary hunting seasons typically run from the second Saturday in September to the last day of February and from the third Saturday in April to the last day in May, however this can vary from year to year and depends on what game is being hunted. During hunting season you should wear at least 200 square inches (a hat OR a vest) of blaze orange. During shotgun deer season, which is typically in December, you should wear at least 500 square inches of blaze orange (a hat AND a vest). For more information see the RI DEM website.

The South Farm Preserve is made up of two fields each with a trail around the perimeter and woodland trails at the southern end of the south trail. The fields are connected by a trail.
The preserve was originally a working farm and there is a restored sheep barn and the firebox of a sauna. On the far-right side of the north field, just off Old Coach Road, are the remains of the house, garden, and some old fruit trees. There is also a historic cemetery where many members of the Card family are buried. Most graves date back to the 1800s.

The trails are cut regularly, but the fields are home to birds and butterflies, and so are not cut until late in the year.

This 118-acre South Farm Preserve is adjacent to The Nature Conservancy’s more than 500-acre Pasquiset Pond Preserve.

Charlestown Conservation Commission web page

A short piece about this preserve on the Charlestown Citizens Alliance website

Dogs: Must be leashed or under voice command

Horses: Horses are permitted only on field perimeter trails and the trail connecting the two fields. Riders must pick up after their horse.

Skiing/Snowshoeing: The field trails are suitable for both skis and snowshoes. The wooded trails are not suited to skiing unless there has been a very heavy snowfall.

Old Coach Road Trailhead

Driving Landmarks: The parking lot is off Old Coach Road, across the road from a horse farm.

Parking: Yes: Parking lot, 12 spaces, no overnight parking

ADA Accessible Parking Spaces? Yes

Coordinates: 41° 25.183' N    71° 36.936' W   See this location in: Google Maps   Acme Maps