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Blackstone River Greenway (Lincoln)
4.7 ★★★★★ 223 Google reviews · Running trail in Lincoln, Rhode Island · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- 3.5 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Blackstone River Greenway (Lincoln)'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.
Paved trail for strolling, biking and skating, alongside a canal.
What runners say about Blackstone River Greenway (Lincoln)
“Beautiful and well maintained bike trail mostly water views.”
“Most of the Greenway runs between the Blackstone canal and the Blackstone river so you have water and great views on both sides of the path.”
The Blackstone Greenway is one of my favorite places in Rhode Island to walk. Most of the Greenway runs between the Blackstone canal and the Blackstone river so you have water and great views on both sides of the path. There are informative signs along the trail that give you a good idea of the history of the area.
One of my favorite bike path in the area! I love go there all the time. Less crowded than east bay.
Nice walk, pass by a few bridges and an old blackstone mill. Nice waterfalls towards the end of the trail. Paths are Very icy in the winter though.
I walk this trail frequently, and I Like the triad view the best. Very peaceful. Autumn foliage kicking in.
Trail conditions & character
“Most of the Greenway runs between the Blackstone canal and the Blackstone river so you have water and great views on both sides of the path.”
“The bike path is well paved, very smooth and this year the leaves were incredible.”
“Portions are very bumpy due to tree roots, but at least they painted the bumps white so it's not a surprise.”
Plan your run at Blackstone River Greenway (Lincoln)
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
- Distance3.5 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitetraillink.com
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–8 PM |
Running trails near Lincoln
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
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River Island Park
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Riverside park featuring a walking path along the Blackstone River, along with picnic tables.