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Avada-Cadaver t1_jdwwtsw wrote

Check out snake den near Johnston if ya up north Or some of the Big River walks if you're mid state

Download the all trails app, it's loaded with great walks.

As for ticks, I usually designate a hiking outfit early in the season and douse it with permetherin. Tick free for many years now and I spend a bunch of time in the woods.

Have fun exploring our state!

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imuniqueaf t1_jdy2drl wrote

I came here to mention All Trails. It's so helpful not only for finding places, but knowing the conditions before you arrive. Several times I was gonna hike somewhere and someone else said it was flooded out recently, so I didn't bother.

And yeah, as for ticks, I coat all my gear usually spring and fall and when I hike I put a "healthy" later of "OFF" everywhere. I also spray my dog with a natural Ceder bug spray and he's on meds. The spray is so so, but I've never seen one latched on (fingers crossed).

I'm not a native Rhode Islander and the hiking is one of my favorite things about the state because I grew up in a very urban area.

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bunnybates OP t1_jdyn5wf wrote

Thanks for the tips. I don't think I'd take my dog, though. I met many people who don't live here but come for the outdoors.

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bunnybates OP t1_jdwxael wrote

Thank you! I'll definitely be looking into permletherin

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