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Frenchtown Park and Frye Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 136 Google reviews · Running trail in East Greenwich, Rhode Island · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Frenchtown Park and Frye Nature Preserve'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.
Popular site for woodland hikes and walks past mill ruins and ponds, offering waterfalls and a creek.
What runners say about Frenchtown Park and Frye Nature Preserve
“Frenchtown Park and Frye Nature Preserve looked gorgeous after Rhode Island’s first snowfall of 2022.”
“Really nice walk, pretty and quiet considering it's so close to the road and houses.”
“Easy hikes with old mysterious some foundations and a bridge to nowhere.”
“I assume this is a heavily foot-trafficked trail in the summer so keep that in mind if your dog needs space to enjoy their walk.”
A great spot for a leisurely, easily accessible walk through the woods. Enough trails for up to three or more hours of quiet exploring. A half-hour visit would also be very pleasant, if you're short on time. There is one staircase to descend at the entrance to the trail area.
My visit here was very nice, there is alot of trails for taking nice walks or runs. I took my dog with me which they allow as long as they are leashed. We both had a ver y good time here. There's some cool old building foundations from the early 1900s or the late 1800s. Very nice place to take your family or animals.
Lovely trails. I spent about an hour and a half here and almost walked all of the trails. Lots of little nooks to explore. Dog friendly as long as they are leashed. Not crowded at all. They are open 24/7 even Sundays and there is no fee. My pup and I had a delightful time!!
Frenchtown Park and Frye Nature Preserve looked gorgeous after Rhode Island’s first snowfall of 2022. I had the trail all to myself on a Monday afternoon.
Trail conditions & character
“There is a nice pond and two small waterfalls and plenty of trails to take your camera with you to get some great photographs.”
“I assume this is a heavily foot-trafficked trail in the summer so keep that in mind if your dog needs space to enjoy their walk.”
“🍁 If you are doing the loop from Frenchtown to Fry and back, be aware that you will have to walk on and around larger rocks as well as many roots.”
“Really nice walk, pretty and quiet considering it's so close to the road and houses.”
“There was a point towards the last part of the trail where the loop starts, that the trail got very difficult with rocks and couldn't see the color markings on the trees anymore.”
“A great spot for a leisurely, easily accessible walk through the woods.”
Plan your run at Frenchtown Park and Frye Nature Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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.
- 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.
Hours
| Monday | 11:18 am–6:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:18 am–6:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am–6 pm |
| Thursday | 11:18 am–6:30 pm |
| Friday | 11:18 am–6:30 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am–6 pm |
| Sunday | 11:18 am–6:30 pm |
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