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RI East Bay Bike Path
4.8 ★★★★★ 283 Google reviews · Running trail in East Providence, Rhode Island · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from RI East Bay Bike Path'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.
Paved bike path with scenic bay views stretching 29.5 mi. to Bristol.
What runners say about RI East Bay Bike Path
“Well maintained and beautiful bike path complimented by equally beautiful landscapes and back waters on either side.”
“Well maintained and beautiful bike path complimented by equally beautiful landscapes and back waters on either side.”
“A couple of detours in Barrington, but they are well marked and isolated from the road.”
It may be the best bike path in New England, although I've not done Cape Cod yet! Lots of wonderful stops and after you finished 29.5 miles( to Bristol and back to East Providence) the Narragansett brewery is the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow if you like good craft beer!!
Best bike path that I know of……and the only one that has it’s own completely separate 2 lane bridge that parallels 195 over the river from Providence. ✅👍 🚴♂️🚴🚴♀️ 🚲 🚵🚵♀️🚵♂️
Get your bikes, rollerblades, skates, skateboard, baby strollers and running shoes ready for the best day ever! The scenery is beautiful from both sides of the RI East Bay Bike Path. Mahe sure you're cellphone is fully charged and cameras have enough memory because there is plenty of photo opportunities along the way.
Can't beat that bike path. Scenery is awesome. Cut through colt state park. Awesome. Good workout 32 miles. From riverside exit to Bristol round trip. Grab breakfast hope diner in Bristol . Take a swim at Bristol Town Beach. Nice day all around. Highly recommend!
Trail conditions & character
“Well maintained and beautiful bike path complimented by equally beautiful landscapes and back waters on either side.”
“Excellent paved bike path with geogeous views and well marked intersection crossings.”
“Get your bikes, rollerblades, skates, skateboard, baby strollers and running shoes ready for the best day ever!”
“A couple of detours in Barrington, but they are well marked and isolated from the road.”
“There are multiple different areas for parking so use Google maps to find them.”
Plan your run at RI East Bay Bike Path
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to 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.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
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Hours
| Monday | 5 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 5 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 5 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 5 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 5 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 5 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 5 AM–8 PM |
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