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Whitehead Preserve at Dundery Brook
4.6 ★★★★★ 100 Google reviews · Running trail in Little Compton, Rhode Island · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- 2 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Whitehead Preserve at Dundery Brook'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.
Boardwalk and trail system looping near marshes and grassland.
What runners say about Whitehead Preserve at Dundery Brook
“I wish there was something indicating this so people know before they go, but other than that, the trails were clean, well maintained, (and even with no foliage) beautiful.”
“I wish there was something indicating this so people know before they go, but other than that, the trails were clean, well maintained, (and even with no foliage) beautiful.”
“Can be a peaceful walk unless you have a few loud and screaming children ~ and they have a sign that says that DOGS disturb nature and peaceful surroundings!”
“Easy trails and boardwalks.”
I loved these set of trails. My only issue is, I drove for a little while to get there, and they don't allow dogs. I wish there was something indicating this so people know before they go, but other than that, the trails were clean, well maintained, (and even with no foliage) beautiful.
Pleasant out and back hike, the first half of which is a boardwalk. The second half us alongside a marshland area. This is a flat hike that you can complete in an hour.
Beautiful and peaceful. No public bathroom and residents do live around. There is a tennis court and a park where you can walk around and a small gas station nearby.
This is an out-and-back hiking area. First leg of this trip is 100% Boardwalk! Yes, 100%. The second leg is a mixture of Trail and Boardwalk areas. Quite beautiful!
Trail conditions & character
“5 mile out and back boardwalk trail with some meadows and marshland - lots of free parking by the tennis courts - 2 porta potties in the parking lot”
“I wish there was something indicating this so people know before they go, but other than that, the trails were clean, well maintained, (and even with no foliage) beautiful.”
“Can be a peaceful walk unless you have a few loud and screaming children ~ and they have a sign that says that DOGS disturb nature and peaceful surroundings!”
“Can be a peaceful walk unless you have a few loud and screaming children ~ and they have a sign that says that DOGS disturb nature and peaceful surroundings!”
“May need hiking shoes after a recent rain as it may be a bit muddy 🙂”
“5 mile out and back boardwalk trail with some meadows and marshland - lots of free parking by the tennis courts - 2 porta potties in the parking lot”
“5 mile out and back boardwalk trail with some meadows and marshland - lots of free parking by the tennis courts - 2 porta potties in the parking lot”
Plan your run at Whitehead Preserve at Dundery Brook
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Distance2 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
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- Phone(401) 331-7110
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Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–8 PM |
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