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Black Point Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 878 Google reviews · Running trail in Narragansett, Rhode Island · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Black Point Trailhead'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.
Scenic hiking destination along a rocky coastline with the remains of a historical stone building.
What runners say about Black Point Trailhead
“The trail is well-maintained and offers a relaxing outdoor experience for hikers of all skill levels.”
“Black Point Trailhead is a great place for a scenic walk with beautiful coastal views and peaceful surroundings.”
“The path itself is well-marked and relatively easy to traverse, winding along a dramatic, rocky shoreline that offers stunning, unobstructed views of the ocean.”
“Black Point Trailhead is a great place for a scenic walk with beautiful coastal views and peaceful surroundings.”
“Easy walk but be careful on the wet rocks as they are very slippery.”
Best views and seaside walks in Narraganset. Just a few miles from the seawall and beach. Walk or bike around the trails that go by the rocks and breaking surf. Fishing is good off the rocks, but be aware of the tides. Nice place to look for sea glass, although less than there used to be.
It was a short hike to get to the water from the parking lot. Once we got closer to the water we climbed on the large rocks to find a perfect picnic spot. The view was amazing and the waves rolling in was relaxing. We were able to climb up and down the large rocks fairly easily to find all the little tide pools.
Beautiful views, fun to explore, easy out and back or loop depending on your preference. If you decide to play on the rocks, it is quite a bit more challenging. Stable footwear is suggested.
Great trail, we couldn't do a whole lot as weather turned bad but whatever we did, was fantastic. The trail has some grass on it confusing you but it is well travelled.
Trail conditions & character
“Black Point Trailhead is a great place for a scenic walk with beautiful coastal views and peaceful surroundings.”
“Black Point Trailhead is a great place for a scenic walk with beautiful coastal views and peaceful surroundings.”
“We were able to climb up and down the large rocks fairly easily to find all the little tide pools.”
“The path itself is well-marked and relatively easy to traverse, winding along a dramatic, rocky shoreline that offers stunning, unobstructed views of the ocean.”
“Black Point Trailhead is a great place for a scenic walk with beautiful coastal views and peaceful surroundings.”
“Great coastal walk with large flat rocks and beautiful little tide pools.”
“The path itself is well-marked and relatively easy to traverse, winding along a dramatic, rocky shoreline that offers stunning, unobstructed views of the ocean.”
Plan your run at Black Point Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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 — reported by runners
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