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Knight Farm Conservation Area
Cranston, West Bay Land Trust
1.2 miles of trail
Moderate
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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 loop trail here provides a pleasant walk through the woods and past a farm field. The trail begins on a dirt road leading to the power line. About 0.1 miles after you cross the power line corridor you'll come to the start of the loop. Heading right here will take you counterclockwise around the loop. In about 0.1 miles you'll come to a short spur trail on the right leading to a seasonal brook. After visiting the brook continuing on down the main trail will take you to the corn field in about another 0.1 miles. Please follow the edge of the field to the entrance back into the woods marked by a post. The trail then passes over a seasonal stream and leads to an old dirt road that provided access to the site of a farmhouse that was demolished years ago. The trail returns to woods and back to the beginning of the loop. Turn right at the end of the loop to get back to the trailhead. The last part of the trail before you get back to the start of the loop may be obscured by ferns. Sections of the trail flood during spring. Large stands of summersweet (clethra alnifolia) are in bloom during early August.
While there are 1.2 miles of trail here, the walk from the trailhead around the loop and back to the trailhead is a roughly 1.7 mile hike because you walk the trail leading to the start of the loop in both directions.
West Bay Land Trust's web page for Knight Farm Conservation Area
Dogs: Dogs must be leashed and picked up after at ALL times.
This is a Creature Challenge site. The creature is on the Main Loop.
Learn more about the Creature Challenge.
Laten Knight Road Trailhead
Driving Landmarks: The trailhead is at the junction of Laten Knight Road and Beechwood Drive. Park along Beechwood Drive and then walk across Laten Knight Road to get to the start of the trail. The trail enters the woods about 150 feet west of the intersection so turn right on Laten Knight Road and then look for the trail on the left.
Parking: Yes: On street, no overnight parking
ADA Accessible Parking Spaces? No
Coordinates: 41° 45.275' N 71° 31.79' W See this location in: Google Maps Acme Maps
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This site report was last updated on September 21, 2023
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Bad trail!
Submitted by: Anonymous; August 4, 2024; 11:37 am
Trail not groomed except around the corn field (done by tractor). Not marked well at all after the creature. Tried to follow the loop but on the way back we had to walk along the power lines to get back on track. Lots of downed trees and picker bushes. The man made wooden bridges are extremely slippery. We will not be back
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Tough trail to follow
Submitted by: Deb V; May 21, 2024; 11:26 am
Very muddy in spots. The beginning of the trail was marked fairly well but once we got to the field it was nearly impossible to follow. We got lost and ended up walking back to our car on the road!
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Renewed!
Submitted by: Angie; July 20, 2021; 1:25 pm
As of 7/17/21, this trail was trimmed, whacked, and saws were used as necessary. Cleared by 3 Scout Troops with their leaders and parents and members of WBLT, it is now walkable and inviting. There may be muddy parts certain times of the year but the trail is tranquil, so Come and Walk and find the creature and enjoy. See westbaylandtrust.org for further information especially in the News section.
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I wish I skipped it
Submitted by: Anonymous; May 22, 2021; 3:09 pm
I will never use this trail again. There are downed trees that have been there for years, the trail is not maintained so it’s very hard to see if you’re going the right way. I was not. Several times. I’m all scratched up from prickers that I had to walk through to get around a tree and I can promise I will not be back.
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