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Running trails in Rhode Island
219 trails across 45 cities in Rhode Island, with the most in Westerly, East Greenwich, and Providence — including 39 natural surface, 31 loops, 8 shaded, and 7 long enough for a 5-mile run. Every listing shows the things runners actually decide on: surface, loop distance, shade, lighting, restrooms, water and trailhead parking. Pick a city for the full local list, or filter the Rhode Island trails below.
Cities in Rhode Island
Every city and town in Rhode Island with a running trail in the directory, most trails first.
- Westerly
- East Greenwich
- Providence
- Lincoln
- Middletown
- South Kingstown
- Cumberland
- Tiverton
- Warwick
- Newport
- Burrillville
- Chepachet
- Coventry
- Cranston
- Portsmouth
- Smithfield
- Barrington
- Jamestown
- North Smithfield
- Bristol
- Central Falls
- East Providence
- Greenville
- Johnston
- North Kingstown
- Riverside
- Warren
- West Greenwich
- Woonsocket
- Bradford
- Kingston
- Little Compton
- North Providence
- Pascoag
- Pawtucket
- Saunderstown
- West Kingston
- Clayville
- Exeter
- Hope
- Narragansett
- Oakland
- Rumford
- Scituate
- West Warwick
Notable running trails in Rhode Island
The Rhode Island trails runners review most, ranked by rating weighted by review volume. Filter by surface, loop, distance, shade or lighting to narrow to the run you're actually planning. See the full best-of-Rhode Island ranking →
Colt State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 4,894 reviews
Park's 464 acres offers panoramic Bay views, groomed lawns, trails, picnic tables & a museum.
Lincoln Woods State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 4,915 reviews
Family-friendly park with a beach for swimming, fishing & kayaking plus trails for biking & horses.
Slater Memorial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,671 reviews
Tennis courts, bike trails, & picnic sites fill this park with seasonal events & the Looff Carousel.
Roger Williams Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,599 reviews
Trails lace this large park with sporting facilities, lawns for picnics & a pond with swan boats.
Goddard Memorial State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,612 reviews
Recreational destination with picnic sites, lawns, woods, horse trails & a 9-hole golf course.
Beavertail State Park
4.9 ★★★★★ 2,317 reviews
Shoreline hiking & saltwater fishing around a rocky coastal preserve & former harbor defence site.
Cliff Walk
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,323 reviews
Path along a cliffy coastline dotted with opulent homes featuring ocean views.
Rocky Point State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,285 reviews
Relaxed park on the Atlantic featuring remnants of an old amusement park and a beach.
India Point Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,255 reviews
Rolling hills, soccer fields & water views in this small green space accessible by pedestrian walk.
Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,597 reviews
Park & refuge including a visitor center, viewing platforms & more than 2.5 miles of nature trails.
Johnston Memorial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,186 reviews
Family-friendly park featuring tennis, basketball and baseball courts, plus a playground.
Fort Wetherill State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,129 reviews
Hiking, boating & picnics with views at a former military training camp on rugged granite cliffs.
Buttonwoods Beach - Warwick City Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,125 reviews
Waterfront recreational area with baseball fields, picnic tables & 3 miles of paved bicycle trails.
Black Point Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 878 reviews
Scenic hiking destination along a rocky coastline with the remains of a historical stone building.
Wilcox Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 846 reviews
Serene landscaped park around an 1894 library with a pond, meadow area, fountain & memorials.
King Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 817 reviews
Clean park with picnic tables, a playground and a beach.
Big River Management Area
4.5 ★★★★★ 780 reviews
Park featuring bike trails, hiking trails and a pond, plus a sandy area for off-roading.
India Point Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 711 reviews
Playground for children along with picnic areas and a waterfront viewing area.
Napatree Point Conservation Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 676 reviews
Founded in 1945, this coastal nature preserve for bird nesting & migratory resting features a trail.
Wilson Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 685 reviews
Recreational park featuring a playground, tennis and basketball courts, and a splash pad, plus athletic fields.
Neutaconkanut Hill Conservancy
4.5 ★★★★★ 706 reviews
Wildlife habitat with a forest, fields & meadows, plus a skate park, pool & playing fields.
Independence Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 605 reviews
Relaxed park hosting 4th of July concerts and other outdoor events, with views of the bay and boats.
Diamond Hill Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 611 reviews
Leafy 373-acre park atop a hill that features sports fields, picnic areas, a pond & a walking trail.
Cass Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 568 reviews
Family-friendly park with 2 playgrounds, trails, ball fields and fishing ponds.
Norman Bird Sanctuary
4.8 ★★★★★ 496 reviews
325-acre habitat with 7 miles of hiking trails, a wide variety of birds & educational programs.
Salter Grove Memorial Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 497 reviews
Riverfront park with benches, a breakwater, a boat launch, a small playground & picturesque views.
Blackstone River State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 444 reviews
Relaxed park featuring the scenic Blackstone River waterway and a canal, plus trails, a bridge, and kayaking and fishing.
Blackstone Park Conservation District
4.6 ★★★★★ 460 reviews
This open-space area with woods, meadows & ponds offers walking, fishing & nature viewing.
Dexter Training Ground
4.4 ★★★★☆ 477 reviews
Relaxed, family-friendly area featuring a playground, a chess area, a dog park and a farmers' market.
Lincoln Woods State Park Beach
4.5 ★★★★★ 445 reviews
Public and scenic park featuring trails, hiking, kayaking and swimming.
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Rhode Island trails by surface
Surface is the biggest split in trail running — asphalt is fast and predictable, crushed limestone is softer but still smooth, dirt is easiest on the joints and the most fun, boardwalk is flat and scenic but slick when wet.
More ways to find a trail in Rhode Island
- Best running trails in Rhode Island — the state-wide ranking from runner reviews
- Loop trails — 31 in Rhode Island come back to the trailhead without backtracking
- Long-run trails (5+ miles) — 7 in Rhode Island are long enough for a proper long run
- Shaded trails — 8 in Rhode Island keep tree cover over the path for summer miles
- Lit trails — 8 in Rhode Island have lighting for pre-dawn and post-work runs
- Trails with restrooms — 50 in Rhode Island, and 13 with water fountains
- Trailhead parking — 93 in Rhode Island have parking at the trailhead
- Dog-friendly trails — 86 in Rhode Island you can run with a dog
- Stroller & wheelchair-accessible — 28 in Rhode Island are smooth and wide enough
- Scenic trails — 124 in Rhode Island runners single out for the views
- Browse by surface — paved, crushed limestone, natural dirt or boardwalk
- All trail features — loops, shade, lighting, restrooms, mile markers and more
- Running trails by state — the rest of the country
- Trail-running guides — surfaces and your knees, loop vs out-and-back, trail etiquette, running before dawn
Trail features in Rhode Island
- Scenic Running Trails
- Trails with Trailhead Parking
- Dog-Friendly Running Trails
- Quiet, Uncrowded Trails
- Trails with Restrooms
- Loop Trails (No Backtracking)
- Trails with Mile Markers
- Stroller & Wheelchair-Accessible Trails
- Hilly Trails & Hill Workouts
- Trails with Water Fountains
- Flat & Fast Running Trails
- Shaded Running Trails
- Lit Trails for Early & Night Runs
- Long-Run Trails (5+ Miles)