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Blackstone River State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · Running trail in Lincoln, Rhode Island · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Blackstone River State Park'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.

ScenicStroller / ADA

What runners say about Blackstone River State Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (22 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“Beautiful bike trail extending from Lincoln to Woonsocket.”

Great place for a walk or bike ride along the Blackstone River and canal.

★★★★☆ — James , Nov 2017

Beautiful bike trail extending from Lincoln to Woonsocket. Trail meanders along Blackstone River. Picturesque waterfalls and wildlife along trail

★★★★★ — Robert , Oct 2019

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 22 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 6 mentions

“Beautiful bike trail extending from Lincoln to Woonsocket.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible

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Plan your run at Blackstone River State Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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.
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websiteblackstoneheritagecorridor.org

Hours

Monday 6 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–9 PM
Thursday 6 AM–9 PM
Friday 6 AM–9 PM
Saturday 6 AM–9 PM
Sunday 6 AM–9 PM

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Blackstone River State Park

65 Front St, Lincoln, RI 02865

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Running trails near Lincoln

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Lonsdale Gateway Trailhead

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Lincoln Woods State Park

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Veterans Memorial Park

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Shaded

Playground, kids' water park and trails in a family-friendly space.

1.1 miles away

River Island Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 138 reviews

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Scenic

Riverside park featuring a walking path along the Blackstone River, along with picnic tables.

1.2 miles away

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.