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Ten Mile River Preservation Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 232 Google reviews · Running trail in Pawtucket, Rhode Island · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Ten Mile River Preservation 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.
Scenic, paved trail for walking and biking routes through Slater Park and the woods.
What runners say about Ten Mile River Preservation Trail
“And it was well kept and their was also a few benches along the way”
“Great trail,some good changes in elevation, the banking,and scenic route.”
“It is a fully paved path with mile markers that goes for three miles.”
“It was a beautiful and peaceful walk through the woods.”
Was such a nice trail to walk we started at Daggett field and ended right at slater it was the perfect day! And it was well kept and their was also a few benches along the way
This place is really cool. It is a fully paved path with mile markers that goes for three miles. It starts at one Athletic Complex in Pawtucket and ends at another Athletic Complex in East Providence. It has one Street crossing along the way and also passes through Slater Park.
There were plenty of parking spaces when we arrived. The trail was easy to navigate. It was a beautiful and peaceful walk through the woods. It was an easy path to either walk, bike, or skate at. I'll certainly be back to do it again!
Excellent bike path with lots to explore and easy access to dirt bike trails. Runs through Slater Park and has baseball fields at both ends
Trail conditions & character
“About halfway there is a pond across the street that you can walk/sit and enjoy the view.”
“There are also a number of dirt trails leading off the paved path which can make for a nice hike.”
“Lots of parking, at each end and then at the park which is about on the middle of the trail.”
“Sometimes the path takes you quite close to a body of water, other times through gentle hills.”
“Great for walks, bike ride, kids, and walking dogs.”
“It was a beautiful and peaceful walk through the woods.”
“It’s a well maintained, wide and mostly flat paved trail.”
“The three mile pathway runs along the Ten Mile River and there are markers every quarter mile.”
Plan your run at Ten Mile River Preservation Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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.
- Websitedot.ri.gov
- Phone+1 401-222-2450
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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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