Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge

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12 Sanderson Rd
Smithfield, RI 02917

Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, located in Smithfield, Rhode Island, encompasses 100 acres of diverse habitats, including deep woodlands, small ponds, and interesting rock outcroppings. This refuge offers visitors a chance to engage in activities such as hiking, birdwatching, and winter snowshoeing while enjoying the natural beauty of the area.

As the administrative headquarters of the Audubon Society of Rhode Island, Powder Mill Ledges hosts scheduled nature hikes, programs, and events, fostering a connection between the community and the environment. Wildlife enthusiasts can expect to encounter various species, including red foxes, owls, and a variety of birds, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers.

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Jason B.
10/26/2025

A short but enjoyable trail. They have signs up saying there's a detour, but the detour points in the direction of what appears to be the normal trail. So I don't know. People were walking...

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Cathy Z.
2/21/2021

Powder Mill Ledges is a small, well-managed wildlife refuge in Smithfield, RI! I came here by accident when I made a few wrong turns and accidentally ended up on US-44 instead of RI-146. Then I...

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Tamra F.
8/9/2019

Clearly marked, decent, short trail that is close to a major shopping area in Smithfield. Highlight of the hike was seeing a wild turkey with 11 of her baby turkeys. They must be used to seeing...

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Brian S.
3/7/2011

No Powder Mill and no ledges Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge has a cool, if somewhat misleading name. There is no Powder Mill and virtually no ledges or rocks. Apparently the powder mill...

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Mandy D.
8/11/2013

A pretty decent hiking spot. There are a couple different trails and some take longer than others. The blue trail has benches in a couple spots, so that's a good one to take if you need to stop...

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