About Weetamoo Woods

Named for the Indian Squaw Sachem Weetamoo, this property of 450 acres is a delight for the naturalist as well as the history buff. Weetamoo means sweetheart.

It has four well-marked trails, two rock out-croppings, both with 170' elevation, and several stone slab bridges laid more than a century ago. Along the red trail you will cross Borden Brook and find the remains of the Borden Sawmill,

The Red Trail begins on what was 8 Rod Way. This road was surveyed in 1679, a proposed but never completed 132 foot wide link between Sakonnet and Plymouth Colony. This section of road is marked by stone walls and cobbled grade and retains its early character.

The site of the Borden Sawmill dates back to the 18th century. The huge granite blocks used in the foundation as well as the stone remnants of the race-way and dam remain. Here you will also see the unusual stone arched bridge.

Clustered all within walking distance to the mill you will find the ruins of mill worker's homes, cellar holes, with gardens still in evidence. Rock ledges, swamps, meadows, brooks, and old cellar holes in the forest provide habitats for several species of vascular plants as well as mushrooms, lichens, and mosses. A half dozen plants on the state's endangered plant species list can be found here as well as a wide variety of native trees, wildflowers, shrubs, and ferns. A partial list of plants growing on the property is available.

Weetamoo woods etiquette is 'Take only pictures, leave only footprints.'

There are four entrances to Weetamoo woods with limited parking available. Most commonly used is the south entrance. From route 24, take route 77 south, Main Road to Tiverton Four Corners. Turn left onto East Road and drive about a half mile. The Weetamoo Woods sign and gravel lane are on the left.