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Spring Lake Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 21 Google reviews · Running trail in Cranston, Rhode Island · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Spring Lake Trail'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 Spring Lake Trail
“Beautiful pine forest with trail that leads to a small reservoir.”
“Awesome walk which leads you to a beautiful peaceful lake.”
Absolutely breathtaking. Awesome walk which leads you to a beautiful peaceful lake. Awesome way to enjoy nature n far enough away from the city but not too far.
Beautiful pine forest with trail that leads to a small reservoir. There is a blazed one mile loop but also other unmarked but well worn trails. Parking for 3 or 4 cars.
I enjoyed sitting at the Spring Lake the most. Great place for a mild hike.
Nice for a short hike, dog friendly, dirt parking area off the street about 5-6 spots. Multiple trails, some unmarked. Some areas are rocky or have lots of tree roots and there is Elevation down to the pond and back.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful pine forest with trail that leads to a small reservoir.”
“Some areas are rocky or have lots of tree roots and there is Elevation down to the pond and back.”
“Nice for a short hike, dog friendly, dirt parking area off the street about 5-6 spots.”
“Awesome walk which leads you to a beautiful peaceful lake.”
Plan your run at Spring Lake Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
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