Emilie Ruecker Wildlife Refuge - Tiverton, Rhode Island

Emilie Ruecker Wildlife Refuge is an ideal escape in Newport County, Rhode Island. Mike and I stopped here for a hike after a day out in Newport. Tiverton is located about a 25 minute drive away. This beautiful hiking oasis is perfect for a nature walk. There are no steep hills or strenous stretches here, just a peaceful place to get away from it all. We had the entire refuge to ourselves, which made for a quiet, relaxing afternoon.

There are 4 short trails here; we chose to do the Yellow and Blue Trails. There are about 1.5 miles of trails here if you decide to complete them all. Along the way you will be treated to some excellent views of the Sakonnet River.

A photo gallery from the Yellow Trail

Yellow Trail sign at Emilie Ruecker Wildlife Refuge - Tiverton, RIYellow trail path views at Emilie Ruecker Wildlife RefugeWooded path views at Emilie Ruecker Wildlife RefugeRiver views at Emilie Ruecker Wildlife Refuge in Tiverton, RIWooden bench - Emilie Ruecker Wildlife Refuge - Tiverton, RIA photo gallery from the Blue Trail

Blue trail at Emilie Ruecker Wildlife RefugeBlue trail wooded views - Emilie Ruecker - Tiverton, RIEmilie Ruecker Wildlife Refuge - Tiverton, RIDragonfly at Emilie Ruecker Wildlife Refuge Sakonnet River - Tiverton, Rhode IslandEmilie Ruecker Wildlife Refuge is a great way to spend the afternoon exploring nature, taking photographs, and observing wildlife. The trails are flat, well marked, and nicely shaded.

Views of the Seapowet Marsh (located on Seapowet Ave.)

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Address: The Wildlife Refuge is located on Seapowet Avenue Tiverton, Rhode Island