Twelve O'clock High
Newport, Rhode Island
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41°27'9.7"N 71°21'26.0"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Rhode Island |
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Newport, Rhode Island
- Head west on Park Pl/Washington Square toward Meeting StContinue to follow Washington Square(0.1 mi)
- Turn left onto Thames St (0.1 mi)
- Slight right toward America's Cup Ave (66 ft)
- Turn left onto America's Cup Ave (0.3 mi)
- Turn right onto Thames St (0.5 mi)
- Turn right onto Wellington Ave (0.8 mi)
- Continue onto Halidon Ave (223 ft)
- Continue onto Brenton Rd (0.2 mi)
- Turn left to stay on Brenton Rd (1.0 mi)
- Turn right onto Ocean AveDestination will be on the left(1.4 mi)
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