Experience the Thrills of Shannock Whitewater

Getting There

• Car

  If you are traveling by car from Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge, head northwest on Trustom Pond Road toward Kingstown Road. Continue on Kingstown Road for about 3 miles until you reach the intersection with Route 1. Take a left onto Route 1 South and drive for approximately 4 miles. Take the exit for Route 138 East toward URI. After about 1.5 miles, take a right onto Shannock Road. Continue on Shannock Road until you reach the end, where you will find Shannock Whitewater near the Shannock River.

• Public Transportation

  For those using public transportation, first take a bus from Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge to Wakefield. You can catch the RIPTA Route 66 from the nearest bus stop on Kingstown Road. After about a 20-minute ride, get off at the Wakefield bus terminal. From there, you will need to take a taxi or rideshare service to reach Shannock Whitewater, as public transport options are limited in that area. The taxi ride should take approximately 15 minutes and cost around $15-$20.

• Biking

  If you prefer biking, you can ride from Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge. Start by heading northwest on Trustom Pond Road and then take a left onto Route 1 South. Continue biking for about 4 miles until you reach the exit for Route 138 East. Follow this route for about 1.5 miles, then take a right onto Shannock Road. The total biking distance is approximately 10 miles, and it should take around 1 hour depending on your speed.