• Farnham Farm/Hope Brown Center
• Mount Pleasant Avenue, Portsmouth, RI
• Trailhead:  41°35’53.90″N, 71°19’28.87″W (2.5 miles from ferry)
• Last Time Hiked: July 29, 2018
• Approximate distance hiked: 0.5 miles
• Easy.

This Prudence Conservancy property offers enclosed gardens and orchards at an old diary farm. There is also a community center on the property. There are two short grass mowed paths here. The first, and shorter, is to the left and behind the community center. It winds through an area of wildflowers and tall grass and dead ends at a shady apple tree. The second, known as Sarah’s Path, is to the right of the old farm house, first passing through a field of wildflowers with an occasional piece of abandoned farm equipment before wrapping around the backside and around the enclosed gardens and orchards. At the gazebo there is a brick walkway with names of members of the Prudence Conservancy past and present.

NOTE: If you plan on hiking on Prudence Island, be known that the island is not commercialized. There are no restaurants, lodging, or transportation services. There are no public restrooms on the island except a composting toilet by the T-Wharf at the southern end of the island, which is several miles from most hikes. Once you are off the ferry you are on your own. Bring everything you will need for a day hike with no services. Furthermore, ticks are in abundance on the island. It is necessary to take precautions including proper clothing, sprays, and frequent checks.

Grass Mowed Path at Farnham Farm