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Napatree Point Conservation Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 676 Google reviews · Running trail in Westerly, Rhode Island · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- 4 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Napatree Point Conservation Area'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.
Founded in 1945, this coastal nature preserve for bird nesting & migratory resting features a trail.
What runners say about Napatree Point Conservation Area
“The beach itself is beautiful, clean, and swimmable.”
“Is very beautiful, good beach strips, best sunsets are scene here although you do have to walk up the sandy hill (can be tiresome).”
“A great spot for a peaceful day out by the sea!”
Beautiful - there were many mergansers in the pond, making this hike/walk a special treat. Paths are well-kept and delineated. Despite the large amount of cars parked in the lot, the beach/dune area is so large that one doesn’t notice the crowds. Don’t attempt this in sandals!
Heard that it was a great hidden gem, so wanted to check it out. It was indeed beautiful, but the setup is far from ideal. Parking for the beach is rough, either street parking that has a 2 hour limit and is a 10 minute walk to the beach (with a steep, sandy hill), or a lot that cost $50 and is a 15 minute walk with a…
Love this place. Is very beautiful, good beach strips, best sunsets are scene here although you do have to walk up the sandy hill (can be tiresome). Parking can get full, and sometimes there is flooding can occur. Does get super dark when leaving. The stores are cute.
Great walk along the ocean checking out the birds, shells and rocks. We went in early March wearing winter jackets, hats and gloves in am. About a 2 mile round trip walk, more depending on where you can park. No parking problems at 6:30am🙂
Trail conditions & character
“Is very beautiful, good beach strips, best sunsets are scene here although you do have to walk up the sandy hill (can be tiresome).”
“Is very beautiful, good beach strips, best sunsets are scene here although you do have to walk up the sandy hill (can be tiresome).”
“Visitors should be aware of strict two-hour parking limits in the nearby Watch Hill village and plan accordingly.”
“Dogs welcome all day off season (after labor day til end of April.”
“- No bathrooms - I saw a seal off shore, they migrate north during the fall so that’s the best time of the year to see them in RI”
“The beach is always nice, good waves and not too crowded.”
Plan your run at Napatree Point Conservation Area
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- Distance4 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitethewatchhillconservancy.org
- Phone+1 401-315-5399
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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 |
Running trails near Westerly
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Knox Preserve - Avalonia Land Conservancy
4.8 ★★★★★ 56 reviews
Short-ish, easy trail featuring views of the water and peaceful scenery.