The Narragansett Land Conservancy Trust (NLCT) and the Friends of Canonchet Farm (FOCF) will be featuring the recently designed Gansett Loop Trail on Saturday, September 21, 2024 as part of Narragansett’s Gansett Days celebration.

The entire Gansett Loop Trail is 5.2 miles in length — walkers can complete the entire trail or walk one or more of the distinct legs of the trail. The Gansett Loop includes the entire Canonchet Farm Nature Trail which runs from the West Beach Parking Lot to the Narragansett Community Center, the Crooked Brook trail, which runs from South Pier Road south, across Kinney Ave and ends at Gibson Ave and a walk along the iconic Narragansett seawall from South Pier Road back to the West Parking Lot. Each segment can be walked by participants individually out and back, or combined to experience the entire length of the Gansett Loop.

Volunteers will be available to assist walkers at four checkpoints along the trail: the Narragansett Community Center, the Middle School Parking Lot, Gibson Ave near the Hazard cemetery and by the South Beach Pavilion. Water will be available at the checkpoints for participants to refill their water bottles. The volunteers will be answering questions, providing directions and showcasing the trail and the organizations. The volunteers will be at the checkpoints from 10 am until 1pm. Walkers can begin their hike at any of the checkpoints and parking will be available at three locations: the Pier Middle School, the Narragansett Community Center, and the West Parking Lot opposite the Narragansett Town Beach.

The NLCT and the FOCF plan to provide participants a keepsake of the event. The first day of Autumn is an excellent time to enjoy the Narragansett woodlands and ocean views and get some exercise as well. Come see the recreational opportunities available to all, both citizens and visitors alike, and celebrate the natural diversity of our town.