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Clay Head Preserve

South of Clayhead
South of Clayhead
© Scott Comings

Located in the northeast part of Block Island, the Clay Head Preserve covers approximately 190 acres on the northeastern end of Block Island. It was conserved through a partnership between The Nature Conservancy, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, and the Lapham family. The trail runs east toward the ocean for about .3 miles. After you pass Clay Head Swamp, with the scenic Littlefield Farm in the background, you will reach an intersection in the trail. Turn right to visit the beach, or left to climb up above to the clay bluffs and into "the Maze," a series of unmarked, intertwining trails perfect for hours of wandering.

Plants
Fruit-bearing shrubs that feed and shelter migrating birds.

Animals
Migrating songbirds, the state endangered yellow-crowned night heron, northern harrier, and barn owl.

Directions
Travel up Corn Neck Road about 2.6 miles until you come to a  post marker on the right-hand side. Turn right onto a dirt road and go straight about .3 miles until you reach a parking area, where you will see the Clay Head sign.