Providence, Rhode Island
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Providence, Rhode Island
Neutaconkanut Loop
5.01.49 mi / 171 ft gainTo enter the park, you first have to go through a field and past a baseball park. Next, you will see a high slope, you can either enter the trails through here or the stairs at the side. Some of the trails are overgrown and may have ticks or poison ivy so be careful. This place is good for kids a...Read more -
North Smithfield, Rhode Island
Hike the Fort Wildlife Refuge
1 miThe parking area is about 50 yards down the dirt driveway on your right. Take care in the spring, as the parking lot can become a mud pit! This wildlife refuge is a series of loops which lead to three different ponds. These directions are for the 'Pond One' loop. When you start on the trail, sta...Read more -
Blackstone, Massachusetts
Hike the Blackstone Gorge Trail
5.00.7 mi / 72 ft gainPark at the lot at the corner of Staples Lane and County Street. From here you can access the Blackstone Gorge Trail. Dogs are allowed on leash, and you can enjoy various paths along the river or through the forest. At multiple points you can find yourself looking down at the Blackstone River fro...Read more -
Douglas, Massachusetts
Hike the Coffeehouse Loop, Douglas State Forest
3.02.2 mi / 500 ft gainDouglas State Forest is located off of Rte 16 in south central Massachusetts. To access trails and the lake, head to the parking area on Wallum Lake Park Road. From the parking lot, you can access the Coffeehouse Loop Trail, as well as a few other shorter trails by the lake. The Coffeehouse Loop ...Read more -
West Greenwich, Rhode Island
Stepstone Falls via Ben Utter Trail
5.02.64 mi / 125 ft gainStepstone Falls via Ben Utter Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near West Greenwich, Rhode Island.Read more -
Newport, Rhode Island
Take a Stroll on the Newport Cliff Walk
4.63.5 miThe 3.5 mile Cliff Walk is a National Recreation Trail in a National Historic District. I chose to start at the western end of Easton's or First Beach at Memorial Blvd. and walk south. The first two-thirds of the walk is very easy walking conditions. Parts of the southern half of the walk are...Read more -
Middletown, Rhode Island
Birdwatch at Sachuest Point
1.5 miA trip to Aquidneck Island would not be complete without a quick walk around Sachuest Point. I highly recommend this hike at sunrise, but any time of the day (or year) is great! This nature preserve is home to a large population of tourist-friendly deer, and is visited every winter by at least tw...Read more -
Sutton, Massachusetts
Hike the Purgatory Chasm Trail
4.71 mi / 115 ft gainFor this 1-mile hike, you can park at the Purgatory Chasm Visitor Center. From there hit the trail and explore the unusual gap between the tall granite walls, which might be adorned with climbers. Great for all ages and dogs are welcome too. The trail is open March-November.Read more -
Voluntown, Connecticut
Hike Pachaug State Forest Trails
5.03.6 mi / 200 ft gainLawden Brook Trail Loop is a 3.6 mile loop hike that takes you by a lake located near Voluntown, Connecticut.Read more -
Plainfield, Connecticut
Hike Sugar Brook Loop Trail
4.03.3 mi / 200 ft gainSugar Brook Loop Trail is a 3.3 mile loop hike that takes you by a river located near Plainfield, Connecticut.Read more -
Hopkinton, Rhode Island
Hike to Long Pond & Ell Pond
5.05.7 miLong & Ell Pond is a favorite hike at any time of the year, but it is not for the faint of heart (or small children)! The path immediately becomes more of a rock-scrambling adventure than a hike, but the views are so worth it. This GPS address will lead you down a dirt road but you should ea...Read more -
Dartmouth, Massachusetts
Hike Frank Knowles–Little River Reserve Trail
4.64 mi / 295 ft gainFrank Knowles-Little River Reserve contains nearly 9 miles of hiking trails to explore. Start off by parking in the white sea shell parking lot. From there you will find the trail marked by a DNRT sign . My group and I walked along the red/boardwalk trail which features a number of boardwalks lea...Read more -
Ashland, Massachusetts
Hike the Ashland Reservoir Trail
5.03.2 mi / 68 ft gainPark in the lot on State Park Road (see map) to access the trail. It's a popular trail that is dog-friendly. Pay attention to the trail as at parts it is not well marked.Read more -
Westport, Massachusetts
Hike Gooseberry Island
1.5 mi / 36 ft gainBegin an hour before sunset at the intersection between West Beach and East Beach Road. The intersecting roads will lead you to a paved causeway over the ocean. Waves typically clash on either side of you as you drive over the ocean. There is a free parking lot once you reach the opening. To reac...Read more -
Hanson, Massachusetts
Burrage Pond Indian Trail
5.03.39 mi / 194 ft gainBurrage Pond Indian Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Hanson, Massachusetts.Read more -
Randolph, Massachusetts
Hike the Ponkapoag Pond Trail
4.03.82 mi / 173 ft gainPark at the end of Ponkapoag Trail Road to access the trail. Dog friendly, open year round.Read more