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US-2869

Blackstone River State Park

Canal-side paths and historic mill landscapes along the Blackstone River.

Providence County Grid FN41gw

POTA GPS coordinates

41.9379, -71.4343

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The Blackstone Canal and towpath run beside the Captain Wilbur Kelly House museum.
Blackstone Canal, Quinnville RIPhoto: John PhelanCC BY-SA 4.0
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Map

US-2869 mapped area
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Plan your visit

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POTA GPS coordinates

41.9379, -71.4343

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No visitor orange requirement listed

Orange is not required for ordinary visits to this developed state park or recreation area.

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Hours & seasons
Sunrise to sunset for day use; follow posted gate hours.
Getting there & parking
Visitor-center lot is reached from I-295 northbound; the bikeway has other access points.

Before setting up

  • Keep antennas and feed lines clear of the busy shared-use bikeway.

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