Tarbox Pond LbNA #13088 (ARCHIVED)
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Add Location| Owner: | Adoptable |
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| Plant date: | Jan 15, 2005 |
| Location: | |
| City: | West Greenwich |
| County: | Kent |
| State: | Rhode Island |
| Boxes: | 1 |
| Found by: | Pine Tree |
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| Last found: | Feb 20, 2009 |
| Status: | FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFaa |
| Last edited: | Jan 15, 2005 |
"TARBOX POND LETTERBOX"
Hopkins Hill Rd.
West Greenwich, RI
Email – LocalGroup71@aol.com
A fairly easy and short hike. (About 3/10’s mile each way, moderate terrain). The path can get a little wet, especially around springtime. Rubber-soled hiking boots are good. WEAR ORANGE DURING HUNTING SEASON OCT TO END OF FEB.
From Interstate Rte. 95:
The Tarbox Pond letterbox is just over a mile from Interstate Rte. 95 at exit 6A. (From Rte. 95 South: take exit 6A, go left at end of ramp, under the overpass to intersection of Hopkins Hill Rd., and Division Rd.) (From Rte. 95 North: Take exit 6A, go right at end of ramp to intersection of Hopkins Hill Rd., and Division Rd.)
From the intersection of Division Rd and Hopkins Hill Rd, go south on Hopkins Hill Rd. Continue down Hopkins Hill for approximately 0.9 miles. At the bottom of a winding hill, you will see a pond on your left. There is space on either side of the road to park, but be CAREFUL; the curb drops down a ways. You may want to park a little further up and walk back.
You will find your path on the pond side of the road (left). The well traveled path runs along the left side of the pond. You may see an ‘Adopt a Spot’ sign close to its opening.
Soon you will see a pine tree covered hill. Do NOT go up this path. At the bottom of the hill, look to your right. There is a smaller path that continues along the pond. Note the pine tree that says ‘New Trail’ with an arrow. Take this path. (we did not make mark, but it’s handy)
About 100 feet along the path, there will be a little bench down the hill from this path, on the shoreline (on right), keep going. After the bench, the path cuts through a group of tall pines in perfect rows. Walk through this perfect pine forest.
After this perfection of a forest, you will go down a slight hill and turn away from the pond. The main path goes in the opposite direction of the pond, but there is a smaller path toward the right. Take this path, again staying close to the pond. Note this spot or leave a trail marker so that you don’t get lost on your way out. (If you always keep the pond in sight, you’re on the right path).
Continue along the pond. At a group of young green pines, the path momentarily turns left (away from the pond). Keep going in the direction of the path- you should see the pond again momentarily.
Continue on the path until you see a large, slanted maple tree that cradles itself. You’ll see what we mean; a very interesting tree. (The path then turns to the right, but do not continue). Stop at the maple tree, and place your hands on the large trunk of the tree, facing it. Look approximately 45 degrees to your left. See the tree cradling some rocks? From the maple to the rock-cradler it’s about 25 paces (as the crow flies). When you get to this rock-cradler, you may think to look behind the rocks… but it is not there! Instead, look around the back side (NNW) in a crevice on this same tree. Here are two more rocks- you’ve found it!
We encourage your comments on this LB and welcome information on its condition. Thanks, The Local Group
Hopkins Hill Rd.
West Greenwich, RI
Email – LocalGroup71@aol.com
A fairly easy and short hike. (About 3/10’s mile each way, moderate terrain). The path can get a little wet, especially around springtime. Rubber-soled hiking boots are good. WEAR ORANGE DURING HUNTING SEASON OCT TO END OF FEB.
From Interstate Rte. 95:
The Tarbox Pond letterbox is just over a mile from Interstate Rte. 95 at exit 6A. (From Rte. 95 South: take exit 6A, go left at end of ramp, under the overpass to intersection of Hopkins Hill Rd., and Division Rd.) (From Rte. 95 North: Take exit 6A, go right at end of ramp to intersection of Hopkins Hill Rd., and Division Rd.)
From the intersection of Division Rd and Hopkins Hill Rd, go south on Hopkins Hill Rd. Continue down Hopkins Hill for approximately 0.9 miles. At the bottom of a winding hill, you will see a pond on your left. There is space on either side of the road to park, but be CAREFUL; the curb drops down a ways. You may want to park a little further up and walk back.
You will find your path on the pond side of the road (left). The well traveled path runs along the left side of the pond. You may see an ‘Adopt a Spot’ sign close to its opening.
Soon you will see a pine tree covered hill. Do NOT go up this path. At the bottom of the hill, look to your right. There is a smaller path that continues along the pond. Note the pine tree that says ‘New Trail’ with an arrow. Take this path. (we did not make mark, but it’s handy)
About 100 feet along the path, there will be a little bench down the hill from this path, on the shoreline (on right), keep going. After the bench, the path cuts through a group of tall pines in perfect rows. Walk through this perfect pine forest.
After this perfection of a forest, you will go down a slight hill and turn away from the pond. The main path goes in the opposite direction of the pond, but there is a smaller path toward the right. Take this path, again staying close to the pond. Note this spot or leave a trail marker so that you don’t get lost on your way out. (If you always keep the pond in sight, you’re on the right path).
Continue along the pond. At a group of young green pines, the path momentarily turns left (away from the pond). Keep going in the direction of the path- you should see the pond again momentarily.
Continue on the path until you see a large, slanted maple tree that cradles itself. You’ll see what we mean; a very interesting tree. (The path then turns to the right, but do not continue). Stop at the maple tree, and place your hands on the large trunk of the tree, facing it. Look approximately 45 degrees to your left. See the tree cradling some rocks? From the maple to the rock-cradler it’s about 25 paces (as the crow flies). When you get to this rock-cradler, you may think to look behind the rocks… but it is not there! Instead, look around the back side (NNW) in a crevice on this same tree. Here are two more rocks- you’ve found it!
We encourage your comments on this LB and welcome information on its condition. Thanks, The Local Group