Browning Woods Farm – South Kingstown
- Browning Woods Farm
- Shannock Road, South Kingstown, RI
- Trailhead: 41°24’47.16″N, 71°36’22.06″W
- Last Time Hiked: October 30, 2016
- Approximate distance hiked: 3.1 miles
- Fairly easy with slight elevation.
At the extreme western edge of South Kingstown lies Browning Woods Farm. This property, owned by the South Kingstown Land Trust, was part of the original Pettaquamscutt Purchase of 1657 and belonged to the Browning Family as far back as the early 1700’s. The farm was used mostly to raise animals such as sheep, cattle, and pigs. Today there is a two mile loop and a half mile access trail that winds through the property. There is quite an elevation change on the property but it is so gradual that it is almost unnoticed. The trail passes several stone walls and the Browning Homestead where there is an impressive cellar hole. There are several side trails and old woods roads that spur off the blue blazed loop trail. Be sure to stay on the well marked blue blazed trail. Along with maples and pines there are also holly trees and winterberry. Chipmunks and squirrels can be seen here as well as a variety of songbirds. This is a great hike for someone who is just getting started with local hiking as the trail is easy to follow and mostly flat.
Trail maps can be found at: Browning Woods Farm
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