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Moorewoods

4.1 ★★★★☆ 18 Google reviews · Running trail in Westerly, Rhode Island · Hours vary

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Moorewoods 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.

ScenicDog-friendlyQuiet

What runners say about Moorewoods

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (18 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“It's a magical place, amazing views & quiet amid the noise of daily life.”

Moore Woods is a great spot to walk the dog or meet friends for a walk. Such a beautiful area and there are several adorable bird houses.

★★★★★ — Ellie , Jan 2021

We take the dog here a lot. Easy walking, nice views, nearby... Haunted though! Be careful pulling into the lot. Often times there is a large pothole to avoid.

★★★★☆ — Steven , Nov 2024

One of my favorite places to walk and unwind. It's a little hidden gem in the middle of town. A great place to wander any time of year!

★★★★★ — Jennifer , Nov 2021

I came here with my children & grandchildren. It's a magical place, amazing views & quiet amid the noise of daily life. It's a wonderful place for a quiet picnic! The kids love the open space to run & play. They found surprises along the trail. Tiny fairy houses tucked in here & there. It was quite charming.

★★★★★ — Toxic , Aug 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 18 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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 12 mentions

“Moore Woods is a great spot to walk the dog or meet friends for a walk.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“It's a magical place, amazing views & quiet amid the noise of daily life.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“It's a magical place, amazing views & quiet amid the noise of daily life.”

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Plan your run at Moorewoods

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.
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.

Where to find Moorewoods

150 East Ave, Westerly, RI 02891

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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.