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Westerly town forest

4.3 ★★★★☆ 3 Google reviews · Running trail in Westerly, Rhode Island · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Westerly town 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.

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What runners say about Westerly town forest

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (3 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Nice hiking trail, the longest one is about 1,25 mile. It may be not ideal for old people with walking issues because the trail not flat or smooth. There is free parking.

★★★★☆ — Khaled , Apr 2026

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The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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.
  • Websitewesterlyri.gov

Hours

Monday 8:30 am–4:30 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am–4:30 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am–4:30 pm
Thursday 8:30 am–4:30 pm
Friday 8:30 am–4:30 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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 Westerly town forest

32 Laurel Ave, Westerly, RI 02891

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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 Something out of date?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.