Power Walks

Walking along the towpath at Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park

Hendrickson

Come out for a Power Walk! 

This spring, join a park ranger for a series of "power walks" around historic sites in the Blackstone Valley.

During these brisk walking tours, we'll explore the history of power along local waterways and wooded areas. 

Hosted on Thursdays, April 18-May 30, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. No registration is required (free). 

Cancellations will be posted on the park website: nps.gov/blrv. 

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Schedule:

April 18, 2024 - Human Power at Chase Farm Conservation Area (Length: 1.7 miles)

Meet at 667 Great Road, Lincoln, RI

April 25, 2024 - The Power of Wildlife at High Rock Preserve (Length: 2 miles)

Meet at Bruce Caldwell Drive, Cumberland, RI

May 2, 2024 - Canal Power at Stanley Woolen Mill, Towpath Trail Southern Terminus (Length: 2 miles)

Meet at 146 Mendon Street, Uxbridge, MA

May 9, 2024 - The Power of Industry at Woonasquatucket River Greenway (Length: 2 miles)

Meet at Merino Park Entrance on Heath Street, Providence, RI

May 16, 2024 - Mill Power at Manchaug Mills, Inc. (Length: 1 mile)

Meet at 9 Main Street, Sutton, MA

May 23, 2024 - Political Power (Length: 2 miles) Note: this walk will occur on sidewalks in Providence

Meet at Roger Williams National Memorial, 282 North Main Street, Providence, RI

May 30, 2024 - Nature's Power at Lincoln Woods State Park (Length: 2.5 miles)

Enter at Twin River Road Entrance, meet at Olney Burial Ground Parking Lot, Lincoln, RI

Details

Activity

Hiking

Age(s)

These programs are appropriate for all ages. Individuals participating in these programs should be in good health and able to walk up to 2.5 miles on uneven surfaces. Varying degress of elevation change.

Pets Allowed

Yes

Activity Fee

No

Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.

Reservations

No

Season

Spring

Accessibility Information

These programs are brisk walks on varying degrees of terrain. Footing can often be uneven and some elevation change might be expected. Individuals participating in this program should be in good physical health, able to walk upwards of 2.5 miles on uneven terrain, and wear appropriate footware. This program is not well suited for individuals with limited mobility.