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Blue Trail Launch Sites
4.6 ★★★★★ 9 Google reviews · Running trail in Portsmouth, Rhode Island · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Blue Trail Launch Sites yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.
What runners say about Blue Trail Launch Sites
“Nice Railway path and beyond that is the water and it’s quite & beautiful with no one around but you.”
Nice Railway path and beyond that is the water and it’s quite & beautiful with no one around but you. Enjoyed the peace & quite but also the view!
I always enjoy a walk on this beach. It's very scenic with lots of rock outcroppings and interesting rocks and shells galore. My dog also loves it, and it's usually unoccupied, so you can just do your thing. I have also seen people fishing here and catching some good-sized fish.
Nice trail walk along old train tracks and Narragansett Bay. Peaceful and beautiful. You can see miles of track in both directions. Nothing negative to say about this gem. Tip: No restrooms or parking lot.
Trail conditions & character
“Nice Railway path and beyond that is the water and it’s quite & beautiful with no one around but you.”
Plan your run at Blue Trail Launch Sites
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late 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.
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