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There are 397 known hiking trails in Rhode Island
Most popular trails:
Narragansett Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (4.5 miles, easy): This reserve has a variety of trails that offer stunning views of the bay and the surrounding marshes.
Purgatory Chasm State Park (1.5 miles, moderate): This park has a series of chasms and cliffs that are popular for hiking and rock climbing.
Great Swamp Management Area (12 miles, easy to difficult): This area has a variety of trails that wind through forests and wetlands.
Caleb Blood State Park (2.2 miles, easy): This park has a trail that leads to a waterfall and a pond.
Hope Valley Trails (10 miles, easy to moderate): This system of trails offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside.
Lincoln Woods State Park (10 miles, easy to difficult): This park has a variety of trails that are perfect for a day hike or a longer backpacking trip.
Best trails for certain activities:
Narragansett Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (4.5 miles, easy): This reserve is a great place for birdwatching and kayaking.
Purgatory Chasm State Park (1.5 miles, moderate): This park is a great place for rock climbing and rappelling.
Great Swamp Management Area (12 miles, easy to difficult): This area is a great place for hiking, fishing, and hunting.
Caleb Blood State Park (2.2 miles, easy): This park is a great place for a family hike with young children.
Hope Valley Trails (10 miles, easy to moderate): This system of trails is a great place for biking and horseback riding.
Lincoln Woods State Park (10 miles, easy to difficult): This park is a great place for a picnic and a swim.
Most challenging trails:
Tower Hill (3.2 miles, difficult): This trail in Lincoln Woods State Park leads to the summit of Tower Hill, the highest point in Rhode Island.
Jennings Brook Trail (3.6 miles, difficult): This trail in the Great Swamp Management Area is a challenging hike through forests and wetlands.
Purgatory Chasm Trail (1.5 miles, moderate): This trail in Purgatory Chasm State Park is a series of steep climbs and descents.
Mohawk Trail (4.6 miles, difficult): This trail in the Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge is a challenging hike through forests and dunes.
Northrup Trail (3.2 miles, difficult): This trail in the Lincoln Woods State Park is a challenging hike with some steep climbs.
Wood River Trail (4.6 miles, difficult): This trail in the Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge is a challenging hike through forests and salt marshes.
Most scenic trails:
Narragansett Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (4.5 miles, easy): This reserve offers stunning views of the bay and the surrounding marshes.
Purgatory Chasm State Park (1.5 miles, moderate): This park has a series of chasms and cliffs that offer stunning views of the surrounding area.
Great Swamp Management Area (12 miles, easy to difficult): This area has a variety of trails that offer stunning views of the forests and wetlands.
Caleb Blood State Park (2.2 miles, easy): This park has a trail that leads to a waterfall and a pond, offering stunning views of the surrounding area.
Hope Valley Trails (10 miles, easy to moderate): This system of trails offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside.
Lincoln Woods State Park (10 miles, easy to difficult): This park has a variety of trails that offer stunning views of the forests and the Pawtuxet River.
Most family-friendly:
Caleb Blood State Park (2.2 miles, easy): This park has a trail that is easy to walk and offers stunning views of a pond.
Dundery Brook Boardwalk Trail (0.7 miles, easy): This trail in Little Compton is a paved trail that follows a stream through a forest.
World War II Memorial Loop (1.2 miles, moderate): This trail in Newport is a paved trail that offers stunning views of the harbor.
Stepstone Falls via Ben Utter Trail (1.5 miles, easy): This trail in Lincoln is a short hike to a series of waterfalls.
Long Pond Woods Trail (3.6 miles, moderate): This trail in Lincoln is a loop trail that passes through forests and wetlands.
Fisherville Brook Wildlife Refuge Trail (1.6 miles, easy): This trail in North Smithfield is a paved trail that passes through a wildlife refuge.
Rocky Point Walking Trail (1.6 miles, easy): This trail in Rocky Point State Park is a paved trail that offers stunning views of the bay.
Most accessible trails:
Les Pawson Loop (0.4 miles, easy): This paved trail in Lincoln Woods State Park is wheelchair accessible and offers stunning views of the Pawtuxet River.
Rocky Point Walking Trail (1.6 miles, easy): This paved trail in Rocky Point State Park is wheelchair accessible and offers stunning views of the bay.
Blackstone River Bikeway (29.9 miles, easy to difficult): This paved trail is wheelchair accessible in some sections and follows the Blackstone River.
Woonasquatucket River Greenway (6.8 miles, easy): This paved trail is wheelchair accessible and follows the Woonasquatucket River.
East Bay Bike Path (14.3 miles, easy): This paved trail is wheelchair accessible and follows the Providence River.
Colt State Park Loop (4.5 miles, easy): This trail is wheelchair accessible and offers stunning views of the Sakonnet River.
Where to get Permits:
Permits are not required for most trails in Rhode Island. However, some trails in state parks may require a day-use pass. You can get day-use passes at the park entrance station.
