Do you love finding hidden trails and hiking through breathtaking scenery? You are, of course. The excellent thing is that you’ve arrived at the right location.
The Ocean State is a hiker’s dream, from its relaxed coastal vibe, scenic beaches, nature reserves, mystical forest areas, waterfalls, and lush green trails. Rhode Island’s nature, for such a small state, could not be more diverse, nor its citizens more committed to maintaining the state’s ecological integrity and attractiveness. After all, they suggest that good qualities come in small packages…
Rhode Island has spectacular scenery, abundant wildlife, over 400 miles of coastline, and over 100 governmental and non-governmental resorts. There were also trails through the area, the lake, the beach, the forest, and the historic district. And there are too many to list in a single article.
So, we’ve narrowed it down to the top four beautiful hiking spots in Rhode Island.
Let’s all get started!
Block Island
To get into Block Island, take a 55-minute ferry ride via Point Judith (Galilee) on the south coast. You can walk from laid-back New Harbor to many beaches, the Victorian Southeast Lighthouse, and the 1867 North Lighthouse. Also, worth a visit is Old Harbor, the island’s only community.
The Greenways Trail, which involves 25 miles of hiking, helps you to take on the island’s natural features in all of their splendor. The 17-mile stretch of stunning beaches is also ideal for cycling.
Arcadia Management Area
The Arcadia Management Area, the ‘s biggest and perhaps most beautiful recreational area, has wonderful walking trails that aren’t just diverse but also magical. There are loads of trail choices on the massive 14,000 wooded acres. With so many options, there is a trail for everybody. This is a must-see if you’re planning a hike in Rhode Island.
Lincoln Woods State Park
Hiking trails of varying lengths and complexity abound in the picturesque Lincoln Woods State Park. The 3.4-mile Lincoln Woods Trail is highly recommended. If you get too hot on your walk, you can cool off by swimming at the natural water beach. Excellent!
Newport Cliffwalk
The Newport Cliff Walk is a 3.5-mile elevated, winding route along Newport’s shoreline that offers beautiful scenery of Narragansett Bay, the mansions, and the rocky coves below. The public roadway links Bailey’s Beach and First Beach.
The path runs alongside the grounds of many city mansions, such as Beechwood, Rosecliff, Marble House, and The Breakers. The northern portion of the walk, starting at Memorial Blvd, is paved and simple, while the southern end has unpaved portions and rough paths. Just above the road is the exquisite Tea House at Marble House.
Final thoughts
Hiking in Rhode Island is perfect if you want to see the city from a different angle, flee civilization for several hours, take some stunning photos, or get some exercise.
