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Fort Barton and Ft. Barton Woods
4.7 ★★★★★ 368 Google reviews · Running trail in Tiverton, Rhode Island · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- 3.5 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Fort Barton and Ft. Barton Woods' 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.
Hiking trails, bridges, hills, creeks, streams and an observation tower in a peaceful nature area with a fort and 2nd-story lookout.
What runners say about Fort Barton and Ft. Barton Woods
“Well maintained trails and a spectacular view from the observation tower - make this historic place a stop on your next trip to Tiverton.”
“The forest trails behind are BEAUTIFUL, full of great photo opportunities, and not so long that you need a ton of hiking gear.”
“While we didn't end up seeing it ourselves, it was a peaceful and relaxing way to spend an afternoon.”
Well maintained trails and a spectacular view from the observation tower - make this historic place a stop on your next trip to Tiverton. The only drawback: The trails can be quite muddy (there is marshland, after all). I visited during a drought and they were still wet in places.
Fantastic area for hiking, and spending time in the great outdoors. The tower has excellent views of the bay. There is also the old cemetery and revolutionary war redoubt for the history buff.
This is my go to place in the area. If you do the entire track from the front through the loop it's about 2 mi and it's not flat ground so it's good for exercise.
Great little trail. Pretty quiet when I was there. Beautiful view of the bay from the lookout tower.
Trail conditions & character
“Well maintained trails and a spectacular view from the observation tower - make this historic place a stop on your next trip to Tiverton.”
“While we didn't end up seeing it ourselves, it was a peaceful and relaxing way to spend an afternoon.”
“Was not too buggy and the terrain kept us going due to some nice flat surfaces along with the the hills and also going down.”
“Otherwise, beautiful scenes from the tower, great place to bring your dog (bring leash!”
“If you do the entire track from the front through the loop it's about 2 mi and it's not flat ground so it's good for exercise.”
“If you do the entire track from the front through the loop it's about 2 mi and it's not flat ground so it's good for exercise.”
“Parking is available, but not between the hours of 10pm-7am.”
“The only drawback: The trails can be quite muddy (there is marshland, after all).”
Plan your run at Fort Barton and Ft. Barton Woods
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
- Loop distance3.5 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websiteexploreri.org
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–7 PM |
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