![]() ![]() You should always make your own decisions about what level of physical activity is appropriate for you and your family. Hiking contains inherent hazards, so hike at your own risk. Consult a physician or medical expert before attempting any new physical activity. Therefore, the scores are not intended to be expert advice, nor will they be accurate for everyone: we cannot judge what may or may not be appropriate for each individual’s different abilities. It reflects our experience, perception, and physical health. Score represents our opinions of this trail. This is one of the most difficult things we’ve done while “hiking” with the kids!) T – Terrain – 1 (Honestly, crossing that really fast stream with a very rocky and uneven bottom was no joke. It looks small and the trails appeared well mowed enough to just wander around them without getting lost, but–full disclosure–once we had crossed the stream, the preserve lost its appeal and we didn’t get very far.) ![]() N – Navigation – 3 (We expected more to see/more acreage based on the descriptions we read. The Benjamin Family Environmental Center was closed so we walked there for nothing, but the kids loved crossing the stream and had a great time playing in the sand and surf.) I – Interest Level – 3 (This was a bust with our kids for the nature preserve. There is a cost to park here–currently $15 on weekdays, $20 on weekends for a day pass.) P – Parking & Access – 4 (The parking lot is huge, but it fills up and they turn people away on weekends. Rated on a scale of 1 (difficult/not good) to 5 (easy/awesome!) That said, the kids loved this part more than anything! But it is definitely not for the faint of heart or anyone unstable on their feet. Perhaps at low tide you can walk the beach to get across, but at high tide, we’d imagine it’s almost uncrossable! We got there when the tide was about half-way up, and we had one kid lose a Croc, another lose a bracelet, and another fall and get swept down the stream almost into the ocean. Here’s the important piece of info that nothing online told us, however: you have to CROSS A RAGING STREAM THAT EMPTIES INTO THE BEACH IN ORDER TO GET TO THIS PART OF THE BEACH. You’ll see a sign for the Preserve next to a little shack. ![]() Trail Map There is no map, but click on the link for more information.īasically, walk east along the beach (away from the entrance). Little Compton, RI 02837 TRAIL DESCRIPTION & MAP (See our posts on Sachuest Point Wildlife Refuge and Gooseberry Island for better coastal hiking alternatives.) HOW TO GET THERE Bottom line: we recommend this beach, but there are much nicer areas (in our opinion) for exploring the South Coast beaches and their accompanying habitats. ![]() The Benjamin Family Nature Center was closed, and the kids were not in the mood for walking in the grass instead of just playing at the beach. The Preserve trails are not super well marked–it’s just mowed grass. We walked east along the beach to Goosewing Beach Preserve, but honestly, it wasn’t what we were expecting. There are also lifeguards and porta potties. The water is warm for swimming, and when the tide is out, the beach is relatively smooth and rock-free. Try to get a parking spot along the beach side–when the tide is high, you may actually need to put your chairs up on the pavement in front of your cars! The waves here are quite large some of the beach is reserved just for surfing. There are numerous farm stands, cafes, restaurants, ice cream shops, vineyards…what more could you want?! South Shore Beach fills up on weekends, but during the week, there seems to be ample parking. What a gorgeous area! The roads are lined with fields, farms, sweeping vistas of ocean. We do not recommend this excursion as a hike (which was our original intent), but we do endorse it as a beach trip!įirst of all, if you’re coming from the Mass South Shore area, the drive to Little Compton is beautiful–no matter which roads you take. We’ve been hearing so much about South Shore Beach in Little Compton, RI, that we figured we had to give it a try. ![]()
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