Stonedam Island trail

Colt · 06-08-2006, 12:19 PM

Does anyone have a map of the trail? It was described in another thread saying it runs from the dock to the top of the island. I'm wondering how long it is? How steep? I have a 4 yr old and a 6 year old. they've done quite a bit of hiking already and had no problems with Red Hill and Locke's hill trails. Any advice would be appreciated.

TomC · 06-08-2006, 12:26 PM

if they can do red hill, which is much harder. I did Stonedam with my kids who were 5 and 7 at the time with no issues except for the bugs. the mosquitos were terrible.

KennyOfTheLake · 06-09-2006, 09:35 AM

Just in from the dock is a bulletin board with a trail map posted. Sometimes actually finding the start of the trail that leads to the top can be a little tricky, but if you head up to where the restroom is, you will see the blazed trees marking the trail right there and it heads off to the left (south). The shorter walk to the top is pretty gentle, and there are other short trails along the shoreline that are really pretty. Enjoy! And bring your bug repellent.

Don · 06-09-2006, 10:51 AM

I didn't get a shot of the trail map but here are some other signs on Stonedam that may be helpful.

I second Kenny's suggestion about the bug repellent. I've been chased off the island a few times by vicious mosquitoes.

Larger versions on PhotoPost

jrc · 06-09-2006, 11:00 AM

You know I never read that sign before. The key section being:

Members:

Year Round Dawn to Dusk

General Public:

Independence Day Weekend to Labor Day, Weekends and Holidays only.

I guess I was tresspassing every time I went on the island. I've never been able to get a dock on a weekend. I'll remember this the next time the LRCT asks for money to preserve land for everyone.

Misty Blue · 06-09-2006, 01:07 PM

Don't forget that there is a cool beach on the Weirs side of the island with a great tree for jumping off of and rocks for throwing! Have FUN!

Misty Blue.

Colt · 06-12-2006, 12:18 PM

Sounds like fun!

06-08-2006, 12:19 PM	#1
Colt Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 43 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Stonedam Island trail Does anyone have a map of the trail? It was described in another thread saying it runs from the dock to the top of the island. I'm wondering how long it is? How steep? I have a 4 yr old and a 6 year old. they've done quite a bit of hiking already and had no problems with Red Hill and Locke's hill trails. Any advice would be appreciated.

06-08-2006, 12:26 PM	#2
TomC Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Lakes Region Posts: 662 Thanks: 21 Thanked 84 Times in 56 Posts	your kids will have no problem.. if they can do red hill, which is much harder. I did Stonedam with my kids who were 5 and 7 at the time with no issues except for the bugs. the mosquitos were terrible.

06-09-2006, 09:35 AM	#3
KennyOfTheLake Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Wickford, RI Posts: 24 Thanks: 11 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Trail maps on site Just in from the dock is a bulletin board with a trail map posted. Sometimes actually finding the start of the trail that leads to the top can be a little tricky, but if you head up to where the restroom is, you will see the blazed trees marking the trail right there and it heads off to the left (south). The shorter walk to the top is pretty gentle, and there are other short trails along the shoreline that are really pretty. Enjoy! And bring your bug repellent.

06-09-2006, 10:51 AM	#4
Don Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 34 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 6 Thanked 15 Times in 7 Posts	Stonedam Island Signs I didn't get a shot of the trail map but here are some other signs on Stonedam that may be helpful. I second Kenny's suggestion about the bug repellent. I've been chased off the island a few times by vicious mosquitoes. Larger versions on PhotoPost

06-09-2006, 01:07 PM	#6
Misty Blue Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 658 Thanks: 121 Thanked 283 Times in 98 Posts	Last one in is a rotten egg! Don't forget that there is a cool beach on the Weirs side of the island with a great tree for jumping off of and rocks for throwing! Have FUN! Misty Blue.

06-09-2006, 11:00 AM	#5
jrc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NH Posts: 2,689 Thanks: 33 Thanked 439 Times in 249 Posts	You know I never read that sign before. The key section being: Members: Year Round Dawn to Dusk General Public: Independence Day Weekend to Labor Day, Weekends and Holidays only. I guess I was tresspassing every time I went on the island. I've never been able to get a dock on a weekend. I'll remember this the next time the LRCT asks for money to preserve land for everyone.

06-12-2006, 12:18 PM	#7
Colt Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 43 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks everyone Sounds like fun!