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Steere Hill Glocester Land Trust Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 113 Google reviews · Running trail in Chepachet, Rhode Island · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Steere Hill Glocester Land Trust Trailhead'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.

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendlyHillyTrailhead parkingMile markers

Kid-friendly hiking area with easy, family-friendly trails.

What runners say about Steere Hill Glocester Land Trust Trailhead

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (113 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Well marked and well maintained trails, and a large parking area.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“There are some adventurous trails with beautiful views of nature at her finest with rock/cave formations, various species of trees especially the awesome scents of the white pines.”

🪧 well-marked 4 mentions

“Well marked and well maintained trails, and a large parking area.”

👟 good for all levels 4 mentions

“Easy family friendly hikes with nice off trail rock climbing and plenty of stuff to look at.”

Wonderful place for a hike, especially if you’re looking for some quiet, solitary bliss. I’ve been here a few times and I’ve only seen a handful of other people on the trails. It helps that there are so many different trails in this system. There are close to 10 miles of trails here, maybe more.

★★★★★ — Ben , Nov 2024

Seven miles of beautiful woodland walking trails. The Glocester Land Trust has done an excellent job preserving this land and also blazing, mapping, and maintaining the trails. This is one of my favorite spots for dog walking. The trails are logical and blazed so it is hard to get lost here.

★★★★★ — Andrew , Mar 2016

Medium size trail network with a variety of forest and fields. Well marked and well maintained trails, and a large parking area.

★★★★★ — Jacob , May 2022

Always a different experience especially with the change of seasons. There are some adventurous trails with beautiful views of nature at her finest with rock/cave formations, various species of trees especially the awesome scents of the white pines.

★★★★★ — Mark , Apr 2022

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 9 mentions

“There are some adventurous trails with beautiful views of nature at her finest with rock/cave formations, various species of trees especially the awesome scents of the white pines.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 8 mentions

“So much to see and yes it's great for dogs as long as they are leashed that would be greatly appreciated.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 4 mentions

“The landscape is a good representation of inland Rhode Island: mostly forested, with a few gentle hills, some streams, a few glacial boulders, and the obligatory stone wall.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 4 mentions

“Their are two trailheads with parking, this one on Route 44, and Heritage park off Chestnut Oak road.”

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📏 Mile markers 4 mentions

“Well marked and well maintained trails, and a large parking area.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack 3 mentions

“It does get pretty wet and muddy on some of the trails, and there are portions where huge systems of roots crisscross the trail, so bring good shoes and watch your step.”

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Plan your run at Steere Hill Glocester Land Trust Trailhead

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websiteglocesterlandtrust.org
  • Social Facebook

Hours

Monday 4:50 AM–6 PM
Tuesday 4:50 AM–6 PM
Wednesday 4:50 AM–6 PM
Thursday 4:50 AM–6 PM
Friday 4:50 AM–6 PM
Saturday 4:50 AM–6 PM
Sunday 4:50 AM–6 PM

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Steere Hill Glocester Land Trust Trailhead

374 US-44, Chepachet, RI 02814

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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.