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Audubon Society of Rhode Island Nature Center and Aquarium
4.8 ★★★★★ 154 Google reviews · Running trail in Bristol, Rhode Island · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Audubon Society of Rhode Island Nature Center and Aquarium's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Friendly nature center featuring exhibits on Rhode Island's wildlife.
What runners say about Audubon Society of Rhode Island Nature Center and Aquarium
“The facility was clean and tidy with local attractions”
“This is a multifaceted nature center where you can spend an entire day, or just take time for a beautiful walk down to the bay.”
“We started with a presentation and then went on a nice easy hike around the facility.”
Update Summer 2023 - still a great place to spend several hours and don't forget to walk to the end of the boardwalk to see the bay and the Osprey nests! This is a multifaceted nature center where you can spend an entire day, or just take time for a beautiful walk down to the bay.
Super cool place to go and even bring kids. They share facts on a broad spectrum of local wildlife. As well as interactive and genuinely awesome wildlife models.
Small but clean nice exhibits not being busy makes good for slower readers to try and read and learn about the things for themselves and a helpful staff well kept walking trails as well we will be back
Nice little place with fishes, some craft activities, and a mile-long hiking trail. We came on the sunny day so it was extra enjoyable🌞
Trail conditions & character
“This is a multifaceted nature center where you can spend an entire day, or just take time for a beautiful walk down to the bay.”
“Update Summer 2023 - still a great place to spend several hours and don't forget to walk to the end of the boardwalk to see the bay and the Osprey nests!”
“It is a nice and quiet little green niche without disturbing dogs.”
Plan your run at Audubon Society of Rhode Island Nature Center and Aquarium
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteasri.org
- Phone+1 401-949-5454
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 9:30 am–4:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 9:30 am–4:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30 am–4:30 pm |
| Thursday | 9:30 am–4:30 pm |
| Friday | 9:30 am–4:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30 am–4:30 pm |
| Sunday | 9:30 am–4:30 pm |
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