Hike Location: Wolf Hill
Date: Friday, November 27, 2026
Time: 9 a.m.
Address: Waterview Drive, Smithfield, RI
Leader: Ernie Germani
Length: 4 miles
Rating: Moderate - Hard (longer distance, steep climbs, or significant obstacles, requires good fitness)
Terrain: DEATH MARCH (kidding, sort of)... Wooded trails and overlook. Long gradual hill first half mile or so, then levels off for most of the remaining hike.
Landmarks: Climb up and over Wolf Hill to Mercer Outlook and view the Providence skyline. Visit the Airmen Memorial, where in WWII a military plane crashed.
Parking: Street Parking along Waterview Drive at Trailhead
Meeting Location: 41.898797, -71.539657
RSVP at
https://bit.ly/bhcspring26
*ONLY well-behaved dogs that are leashed are allowed
10 Essentials of Hiking in the Blackstone River Valley:
Always bring water
If low blood sugar, bring OJ or other sugary snack/drink
Bring an easy snack for energy; granola bar
Sturdy shoes with good grips
Poles if you need stability
Sun protection
Dress for the weather / in layers
Bug spray
In fall – wear orange
In winter- microspikes
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