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Olivia's Forest
4.3 ★★★★☆ 32 Google reviews · Running trail in Smithfield, Rhode Island · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- 0.7 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Olivia's Forest'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.
What runners say about Olivia's Forest
“Quiet short lollipop trail with a beautiful stream running through it.”
“Theres 3 trails that are fairly well marked.”
“Lovely forest for an easy hike.”
Quiet short lollipop trail with a beautiful stream running through it. An Eagle scout project added several small plaques identifying various tree species. Stick to the trails, because it can be muddy off trail and also because private property lines run very close to the public area
What a beautiful hiking trail! My husband and I ventured there with our fifteen month old. The trails were marked very well and the trails were in great shape. I'm looking forward to many more hikes at Olivia's Forest.
Nice short hike. Some hills, 2 little bridges, lots of rocks, a little water. A few wide flat areas. Only enough parking for 2 maybe 3 small cars at the trailhead, a few maybe on road.
Trails, uneven grounds, This is a great place for hike or light walk. Easy trails to hard. Dog friendly.
Trail conditions & character
“Quiet short lollipop trail with a beautiful stream running through it.”
“Only enough parking for 2 maybe 3 small cars at the trailhead, a few maybe on road.”
“Stick to the trails, because it can be muddy off trail and also because private property lines run very close to the public area”
Plan your run at Olivia's Forest
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
- Distance0.7 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 — 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
- Phone(401) 359-2230
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–4 PM |
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