Blackstone Gorge, North Smithfield, RI
From Rhode Island
points south take Rt 146 north to Rt 146A. Take a right on Great Steet
and left on St Paul Street. This will bring you to Main Street in
Blackstone, MA. Take a left onto Rt 122 (Main Street) and another left
on County Street. County Street dead-ends at a parking area on the
Blackstone River. Follow the trail to the left until you find the
cliffs. The second cliff is the climbable one. If the water is high
(Spring) you probably won't be able to get to the base of the cliff
without swimming. There is one climbable route here. The route goes up
the center of the cliff and goes at 5.8ish. If you are really bored and
live nearby than this may be a fun way to spend a half-hour. The access
is through Blackstone, MA but the cliff is actually just over the line
in RI. It is somewhat loose shale like rock and about 30 feet in
height. There is a bit of lichen on the rock. Photo below.
