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Chepiwanoxet Point

4.4 ★★★★☆ 162 Google reviews · Running trail in East Greenwich, Rhode Island · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Shade
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Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Chepiwanoxet Point'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.

Open 24hScenicQuiet

Peninsula with a short trail overlooking the bay. Often chosen for fishing and other outdoor activities.

What runners say about Chepiwanoxet Point

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (162 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“It is extremely small and won’t make for a long walk, but it has some beautiful views and seems like a great spot for fishing, quahogging, or birding.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 5 mentions

“Overall, a nice spot to find some peace and quiet on the water that’s a little tough to get to.”

Super cute little nature park on a peninsula. Trails thru the forest and along the beach. Apparently, the island housed an airplane factory over a century ago

★★★★★ — Aisha , May 2025

Tiny little peninsula with a few short trails and an interesting history. Chepiwanoxet Point used to be an island, but is now connected by an isthmus filled in with a residential neighborhood.

★★★★☆ — Ben , Oct 2024

Great little tucked away park! Perfect for young families and dog walkers.

★★★★★ — Nathan , Oct 2020

I didn't see too much of the trails but I think for a short walk it's good. What I did like is it's a good spot to watch Ospreys and Egrets.

★★★★☆ — Heidi , Aug 2021

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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 11 mentions

“It is extremely small and won’t make for a long walk, but it has some beautiful views and seems like a great spot for fishing, quahogging, or birding.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 5 mentions

“Overall, a nice spot to find some peace and quiet on the water that’s a little tough to get to.”

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Plan your run at Chepiwanoxet Point

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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.
  • Websitewarwickri.gov
  • Phone+1 401-738-2000

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

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 Chepiwanoxet Point

East Greenwich, Rhode Island

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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.