Midnight on the Moon Black Point Narragansett, RI
	Difficulty: An easy one mile round trip to Black Point, overlooking Scarborough Beach. A perfect walk at any time of year but be extra careful when the rocks are wet.  Long pants are advised in summer when the poison ivy is plentiful. Clue Difficulty: Easy. Background: Black Point is a rugged section of rocky shoreline just north of Scarborough Beach in Narragansett. It has spectacular ocean views and surprisingly few black rocks. . The day that we placed the letterbox the seas were rough and we stopped to admire the four to six foot rollers crashing into the rocks. It is used year round by fisherman and hikers alike. Though it is a DEM controlled fishing access and is supposed to only be used during daylight hours, the bluffs can be a romantic place for a stroll on a full moon, but only if you are familiar with the area and don't stray too close to the rocks. Directions: From Rt 1 in Wakefield take Rt 108 south through Narragansett. In a few miles stay in the left lane and look for a sign on the right side indicating a left turn at the light to Scarborough Beach (Burnside Ave). Burnside "T's" onto Ocean Ave and Scarborough Beach will be to your right. Turn left onto Ocean Ave and continue for approximately 0.4 miles to the Black Point Fishing Access parking area on your right. The trail to the bluffs will be to the left of the information sign. It is a short walk down to the water from there. When you see the water stay to the right on the trail that goes through the grasses on the top of the cliff. This trail will parallel the coast and tidal rocks all the way to Black Point. continue on the trail for almost half a mile. When the trail opens up at the end of Black Point there will be a large, waist high rock immediately on your right at 340°. You will be able to see the Narragansett water tower at 240° and the Point Judith lighthouse far off in the distance at 215°. Look back to your right at 0° to find the largest scrub pine around about 15 yards away. The base of the pine contains your goal. Take your time returning to your car and explore the wonderful rocks and tidal pools on the way back. Be careful of the rocks, they can lots of fun but also quite slippery and dangerous. Before you set out read the waiver of responsibility and disclaimer. LBNA Homepage Kurdziel Family Letterboxing Homep