Walpole, Massachusetts
Top Spots in and near Walpole
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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 -
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 -
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 -
Newport, Rhode Island
Explore the Castle Hill Lighthouse
4.8Park 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 li...Read more -
Newbury, Massachusetts
Hellcat Dunes Loop
4.50.98 mi / 20 ft gainPark in the parking area off of Refuge Rd. Take the Dunes Trail, a boardwalk path for the ~1-mile loop. Enjoy the views from an observation deck on three-story-high dunes. This trail is accessible from April-October.Read more -
Newport, Rhode Island
Drive the Ocean Drive Historic District
5.010 miThis drive encompasses all that is Newport, RI. Known for its rocky shores and numerous sea-side mansions, this drive allows you to both view it all from the safety of your car, and has several spots to pull off to get out and get a better view. There are grassy park areas as well that are perf...Read more -
Jamestown, Rhode Island
Explore Beavertail State Park
5.0Rhode Island isn't exactly on everyone's map, I've even met strangers in other parts of the U.S. who have no idea where the tiniest state in the country is. It's usually lumped in with Connecticut and Massachusetts, but for us locals from little Rhody, Rhode Island is it's own world of adventure ...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 -
Londonderry, New Hampshire
Kendall Pond Yellow and Blue Trails
1.18 mi / 223 ft gainKendall Pond Yellow and Blue Trails is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Londonderry, New Hampshire.Read more