The Ell Pond Preserve is the gateway to the Long & Ell Ponds Natural Area and one of the most spectacular trails in Rhode Island. A mile-long stretch of the Narragansett Trail winds through a stunning forest of spruce, Atlantic white cedar, and giant rhododendrons. A short side trail leads to breathtaking views of Long Pond.
Long Pond Woods Wildlife Preserve can be considered the most challenging of Audubon's reserves. Spanning 220 acres (approximately 104 hectares) of steep, rocky terrain, it offers spectacular panoramic views of Long Pond Lake. Beautiful laurel and rhododendron groves, along with towering oak and spruce trees, are scattered throughout the area.