Roger Williams Pond Trail

To 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 and pets, just make sure you keep your dogs on lead. Some of the red trails are sharp downhills so ma...

The 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, stay straight. There are numbered markers on the right hand side of the trail to guide you. About half ...

Park 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 from up to 70-foot tall cliffs. Parts of the trail can become muddy and slippery and various side trail...

Stepstone Falls, nestled within Rhode Island’s expansive Arcadia Management Area, is a serene series of cascades along the Falls River. Accessible via the Ben Utter Trail, this hike offers nature enthusiasts a tranquil journey through picturesque woodlands leading to the falls. Trail Overview: • Difficulty: The Ben Utter Trail is generally considered easy and suitable for all ages and skil...

The 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 a uneven trail over the natural shoreline. I ended at ends at Bellevue Ave. (at the east end of Ba...

Park at the Castle Hill Cove Marina and walk across the street. Follow the sidewalk left and you will see a small sign that states "Castle Hill Lighthouse" on your right. Follow the short well beaten path to the lighthouse. You will hear the waves crashing and smell the fresh ocean air. The lighthouse itself is closed to the public but the grounds are not. There is a series of stairs leadi...