Click on the "Trail Map (PDF)" button to download a PDF of the trail map that you can print and take with you on the trail.

Avenza maps are special, free maps that you can use in the Avenza app on your smart phone. These maps let you see your location on the map as you walk. Download the Avenza App for free in the Apple App Store or on Google Play

Click on the Avenza Trail Map button to "purchase" the free map for this trail from the Avenza map store. If this is your first time, Avenza will ask you to set up an account to check out. However, all Avenza trail maps listed on ExploreRI are free.

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.

This 86-acre property situated along the northern shore of Winnapaug Pond consists of coastal shrub land, freshwater wetlands, and salt marsh. A short gentle trail leads to Winnapaug Pond, a popular bird watching destination.

Lathrop Refuge page on the ASRI website

Trailhead

Driving Landmarks: From Route 1 South in Westerly, take a left onto Route 1A (or from Route 1 North, take a right onto Route 1A). Follow Route 1A approximately 3.5 miles to just past the John Champlin Glacier Park sign on right. Look for a sign for Lathrop Refuge off the left shoulder of road. Please park in the pull-off across from the entrance (shoulder of 1A south).

Parking: Yes: On street, no overnight parking

ADA Accessible Parking Spaces? No

Coordinates: 41° 19.957' N    71° 48.331' W   See this location in: Google Maps   Acme Maps