The remains of Pratt Farm,
some old out buildings and foundations (including a barn built into
a slope), are just a short walk from the parking area. Along the
way you will see plots planted with various grains and corn to help
support wildlife like deer.
The cache is also a very short walk (about 0.5 miles round trip)
from the listed parking coorinates. This makes it fairly child
friendly. You could *theoretically* combine this into a single hike
with
Bald Hill Multi but that would add at least 3 miles to that
hike. You'd be better off completing that one, and then drive the
short distance down Summit Rd. (sometimes listed as Bald Hill Rd.)
to grab this one.
This short hike is part of the Pratt Farm walk described in
More Walks and Rambles in Rhode Island, by Ken Weber. This
book is no longer in print, but several local libraries have
copies. Trail Maps are available at the DEM Website. Although this
is not a difficult hike into the woods, you should let someone know
where you are headed, and bring a cell phone. A caching buddy is
also a good idea. Please plan accordingly, and wear appropriate
clothing and shoes, and bring enough water and food for the walk.
An emergency card such a
this one is also a good idea.
All users of state management areas, and all
hunters statewide, must wear at least 200 square inches of solid
daylight-fluorescent orange material from the first Saturday of
October through the end of the season, February 28. Additional
information for Turkey Season!