Rodman's Hollow
A low valley carved by glacial meltwater, designated a nature preserve, with trails through shrubs and grassland leading to the south-shore beach.
Rodman's Hollow is a glacial meltwater valley formed about 20,000 years ago as the glaciers retreated. The valley floor is about 45 m lower than the surrounding land. It is covered with shrubs, wildflowers and grassland, and is home to many rare plants and animals in Rhode Island. In the 1970s, local residents launched a conservation campaign that helped protect about 40% of the island's land as a lasting tradition. The trail is part of the island's greenway system and can be followed to the Black Rock Beach and bluffs on the south shore, a round trip of about 1–2 hours. It is free, with no facilities.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Great Salt Pond & New Harbor
- Mohegan Bluffs
- Abrams Animal Farm
- Old Harbor
- Crescent Beach
- Block Island Southeast Light
- Block Island Historical Society
- Clay Head Nature Trail