It’s the perfect time of year to get off the couch and explore Rhode Island, and the best way to truly appreciate the beauty of Little Rhody is on a hiking trail. We seriously hope you hike more than five trails…but here are some of the best hikes in Rhode Island.
1. Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge Trail
Elise K./Yelp You won’t believe the views you’ll find at this pretty wildlife refuge, which offers three trails. All three lead to Trustom Pond, where you’ll likely see plenty of birds and wildlife. Read our full article here. Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge, 1040 Matunuck School House Rd, South Kingstown, RI 02879, USA
2. Flint Point and Ocean View Loop at Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge
Grellam/Tripadvisor Combine both these trails for a 2.8-mile hike that takes you past shrublands, along the coast and to some great lookout points. More than 200 birds call this place home throughout the year, so bring your binoculars. Read our full article about this beautiful hike here. Flint Point Loop Trail & Ocean View Loop Trail, Flint Pt Lp Trl & Ocean Vw Lp Trl, Middletown, RI 02842, USA
3. Mohegan Bluffs
Joy/flickr This trail is almost five miles long, but it’s an easy, breezy stroll. Start at the Block Island Ferry Dock, then walk along the beach to the bluffs. Here is more information about this hike. Mohegan Bluffs, New Shoreham, RI 02807, USA
4. Weetamoo Woods
Bill Orphan/Google Local You’ll find seven miles of trails at Weetamoo Woods. Regardless of which of the three trails you take, you’ll enjoy some stunning scenery and plenty of gorgeous foliage. Check out our full article before you go. Weetamoo Woods & Pardon Gray Preserve, E Rd, Tiverton, RI 02878, USA
5. Jerimoth Hill
Jimmy Emerson, DVM/flickr This trail is on private land and was not accessible to the public until 2005. Now you can take the trail and climb to Rhode Island’s highest natural point - Jerimoth Hill - which stands 812 feet tall. Check out our full article about this trail here. Jerimoth Hill, Foster, RI 02825, USA
If you made a list of your five best hikes in Rhode Island, what trails would you include?
Elise K./Yelp
You won’t believe the views you’ll find at this pretty wildlife refuge, which offers three trails. All three lead to Trustom Pond, where you’ll likely see plenty of birds and wildlife. Read our full article here.
Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge, 1040 Matunuck School House Rd, South Kingstown, RI 02879, USA
Grellam/Tripadvisor
Combine both these trails for a 2.8-mile hike that takes you past shrublands, along the coast and to some great lookout points. More than 200 birds call this place home throughout the year, so bring your binoculars. Read our full article about this beautiful hike here.
Flint Point Loop Trail & Ocean View Loop Trail, Flint Pt Lp Trl & Ocean Vw Lp Trl, Middletown, RI 02842, USA
Joy/flickr
This trail is almost five miles long, but it’s an easy, breezy stroll. Start at the Block Island Ferry Dock, then walk along the beach to the bluffs. Here is more information about this hike.
Mohegan Bluffs, New Shoreham, RI 02807, USA
Bill Orphan/Google Local
You’ll find seven miles of trails at Weetamoo Woods. Regardless of which of the three trails you take, you’ll enjoy some stunning scenery and plenty of gorgeous foliage. Check out our full article before you go.
Weetamoo Woods & Pardon Gray Preserve, E Rd, Tiverton, RI 02878, USA
Jimmy Emerson, DVM/flickr
This trail is on private land and was not accessible to the public until 2005. Now you can take the trail and climb to Rhode Island’s highest natural point - Jerimoth Hill - which stands 812 feet tall. Check out our full article about this trail here.
Jerimoth Hill, Foster, RI 02825, USA
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The OIYS Visitor Center
Best Hikes In Rhode Island March 24, 2022 SKS What are the best kid-friendly hikes around Rhode Island? There are lots of kid-friendly hikes around the state of Rhode Island if you know where to look. While it may be a small state, Rhode Island’s size doesn’t impact the number or quality of kid-friendly hikes in the state. Here are some of the best: Mowry Conservation Area Red Trail In Smithfield, Rhode Island, you can find this loop that is just under a mile and is perfect for kids. If you are looking for an easy walk to take without much preparation head on over to the Mowry Conservation Area for a quick escape into the Rhode Island forest on a well marked trail. Rome Point Trail Rome Point Trail is another kid-friendly hike, but this one is a bit longer. Clocking in at almost. 2.5 miles, this flat loop trail will take you out on a sandbar past Bissel Cove, where you will be surrounded by the water as you complete your loop on this tiny peninsula. This hike is guaranteed to be a fun time for everyone. Fort Barton/Sin and Flesh Brook Trail Fort Barton/Sin and Flesh Brook Trail is a flat 2.1-mile loop near Tiverton, Rhode Island that is also perfect for the whole family. This hike will bring you to a lookout station where you can look out over the Rhode Island forest and coastline, and past rivers and footbridges that you will all love. Dogs are also welcome on this hike but must be kept on a leash. Jerimoth Hill Jerimoth Hill is a very short hike, that usually takes under 10 minutes but it has a special feature. The top of Jerimoth Hill is actually the high point on Rhode Island! However, don’t worry about a lot of walking uphill. At 840 feet above sea level, and with the parking lot so close. The trail is basically completely flat to get to the top of Rhode Island!
The OIYS Visitor Center
Best Hikes In Rhode Island
March 24, 2022
SKS
What are the best kid-friendly hikes around Rhode Island? There are lots of kid-friendly hikes around the state of Rhode Island if you know where to look. While it may be a small state, Rhode Island’s size doesn’t impact the number or quality of kid-friendly hikes in the state. Here are some of the best: Mowry Conservation Area Red Trail In Smithfield, Rhode Island, you can find this loop that is just under a mile and is perfect for kids. If you are looking for an easy walk to take without much preparation head on over to the Mowry Conservation Area for a quick escape into the Rhode Island forest on a well marked trail. Rome Point Trail Rome Point Trail is another kid-friendly hike, but this one is a bit longer. Clocking in at almost. 2.5 miles, this flat loop trail will take you out on a sandbar past Bissel Cove, where you will be surrounded by the water as you complete your loop on this tiny peninsula. This hike is guaranteed to be a fun time for everyone. Fort Barton/Sin and Flesh Brook Trail Fort Barton/Sin and Flesh Brook Trail is a flat 2.1-mile loop near Tiverton, Rhode Island that is also perfect for the whole family. This hike will bring you to a lookout station where you can look out over the Rhode Island forest and coastline, and past rivers and footbridges that you will all love. Dogs are also welcome on this hike but must be kept on a leash. Jerimoth Hill Jerimoth Hill is a very short hike, that usually takes under 10 minutes but it has a special feature. The top of Jerimoth Hill is actually the high point on Rhode Island! However, don’t worry about a lot of walking uphill. At 840 feet above sea level, and with the parking lot so close. The trail is basically completely flat to get to the top of Rhode Island!
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
There are lots of kid-friendly hikes around the state of Rhode Island if you know where to look. While it may be a small state, Rhode Island’s size doesn’t impact the number or quality of kid-friendly hikes in the state. Here are some of the best:
Mowry Conservation Area Red Trail
In Smithfield, Rhode Island, you can find this loop that is just under a mile and is perfect for kids. If you are looking for an easy walk to take without much preparation head on over to the Mowry Conservation Area for a quick escape into the Rhode Island forest on a well marked trail.
Rome Point Trail
Rome Point Trail is another kid-friendly hike, but this one is a bit longer. Clocking in at almost. 2.5 miles, this flat loop trail will take you out on a sandbar past Bissel Cove, where you will be surrounded by the water as you complete your loop on this tiny peninsula. This hike is guaranteed to be a fun time for everyone.
Fort Barton/Sin and Flesh Brook Trail
Fort Barton/Sin and Flesh Brook Trail is a flat 2.1-mile loop near Tiverton, Rhode Island that is also perfect for the whole family. This hike will bring you to a lookout station where you can look out over the Rhode Island forest and coastline, and past rivers and footbridges that you will all love. Dogs are also welcome on this hike but must be kept on a leash.
Jerimoth Hill
Jerimoth Hill is a very short hike, that usually takes under 10 minutes but it has a special feature. The top of Jerimoth Hill is actually the high point on Rhode Island! However, don’t worry about a lot of walking uphill. At 840 feet above sea level, and with the parking lot so close. The trail is basically completely flat to get to the top of Rhode Island!
