Block Island Conservancy is dedicated to maintaining habitats for animals and birds; protecting the natural beauty of this island; providing trails for walking, and quiet recreation; and protecting Block Island’s natural heritage, rural character, and public access to its resources.  

To get there, go up (North) Corn Neck Road and turn left onto Beach Avenue.  On your right, after the first house, is our Beach Avenue Trail sign.  This trail was used extensively this summer because of its proximity to the public beach.  Here you will discover a new view of Trim’s Pond.  You can walk right to its shore.  Across the pond is a beautiful view of Indian Head Neck.  To the West stands the lovely white Narragansett Inn, while to the east the dunes roll seaward to Crescent Beach.  In the warm months expect to see shore birds—great egrets in particular.  We maintain the cleared trails in this season, but in mid fall we mow the entire salt meadow.  You can walk the trails in all months of the year and never tire of the beauty of this area.  In the spring and summer, new and different flowers bloom every few weeks.  The tall grasses waving in the wind are a sight not to be missed.  In early fall when the golden rod is in full bloom, thousands of Monarch butterflies hover over the blossoms, their brilliant orange giving the effect of another layer of flowers in the air.  Walking is extremely easy.  You can walk the perimeter trail in 20 minutes for exercise, or explore at leisure, bring a picnic, and stay for 2 hours. 

To get there enter Old Mill Road from West Side Road.  On the left is our trail head sign “Martin Trails.”  In mid fall we mow these lots and trim all the walls.  There is no better example of what agricultural Block Island looked like when the entire island was devoted to farming.  So, until grass grows in the spring, enjoy the magnificent open views.  During daffodil season, a knoll close to the road displays hundreds of daffodils.  It’s worth a stop to gaze at their beauty or pick some.  To encourage walkers to use and enjoy the property more, we cut a perimeter trail through the grasses this year.  It is hilly in some places—this adds to the beauty.  Sturdy shoes and long pants are suggested.  This is a perfect walk or run in any season.  Bring your dog if you’d like.

Degree of difficulty: easy
Time: 11 minutes one-way
Here’s an easy walk from downtown.  Meadow Hill starts at Old Town Road and ends at the intersection of Old Town Road and Connecticut Ave.  It encircled the house where Rob Lewis and his wife, Alyce lived.  Rob was a founder of Block Island Conservancy in 1972 and the major moving force in preserving Rodman’s Hollow.  This trail was given by Rob in 1993.
To get there, follow Old Town Road from Bridgegate Square through the intersection with Connecticut Avenue.  In a quarter of a mile is Meadow Hill on your right.  Immediately after the cleared field on your right is the trailhead sign: “Meadow Hill Trail.”  Park on the roadside.  This trail will provide fine views.
Its other end is at Old Town Road and Connecticut Avenue.  To return in walking, Old Town Road is directly in front of you.  If driving, take a right on Old Town Road and return to your car.

Degree of difficulty: moderate
Time: 30 minutes
This is a quick trail with a huge payoff.  The lot lies directly across from Smilin’ Through on Cooneymus Road.  This 2.3 acre property was acquired by The Nature Conservancy in 2000 from Sallie Mazzur.
To start, turn off Center Road onto Cooneymus Road.  Opposite Smilin’ Through there are places to park on the roadside.  In two places in the stonewall there are stone steps set in the ground.  The lot is entirely encircled by stonewalls.  The assent is step but not difficult.  In minute you can be at the top of the hill.  When you turn amount, the views can be breathtaking: Smilin’ Through, uninterrupted stone walls, and cleared fields will occupy your attention for a long time.  But the biggest surprise is your view looking downward on these wonderful sites.  All of the fields you see are preserved so whenever you return you can expect to see the same wonder. The views are not to be missed in all seasons, but the very best times are shortly after the fields have been mowed.  This can happen in late Fall or late Spring. 
Feel free to walk the perimeter of the lot.  There is a tucked away pond to the West, which few have ever seen.  Instead, most people have been to the op of Mazzur. 
It is best not to wear shorts.  Depending on its last mowing, tall grass and rose briars may be encountered.