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Trails with Trailhead Parking in Rhode Island

Rhode Island has 93 trails with trailhead parking in this directory, across 35 cities and towns — Providence, Newport, East Greenwich, Lincoln and 31 more. A trailhead lot you can actually park in — and the ones that fill by mid-morning.

Labels come from each trail's own listing, its website and runners' reviews. Conditions change with the weather and the season, and gates and lights follow the park's own hours, so check a recent review before you drive out.

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Slater Memorial Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,671 reviews

Pawtucket, RI

LoopLitScenicDog-friendly

Tennis courts, bike trails, & picnic sites fill this park with seasonal events & the Looff Carousel.

Roger Williams Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,599 reviews

Providence, RI

Natural surfaceScenic

Trails lace this large park with sporting facilities, lawns for picnics & a pond with swan boats.

Beavertail State Park

4.9 ★★★★★ 2,317 reviews

Jamestown, RI

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Shoreline hiking & saltwater fishing around a rocky coastal preserve & former harbor defence site.

Cliff Walk

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,323 reviews

Newport, RI

MixedLitScenicDog-friendly

Path along a cliffy coastline dotted with opulent homes featuring ocean views.

Rocky Point State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,285 reviews

Warwick, RI

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Relaxed park on the Atlantic featuring remnants of an old amusement park and a beach.

India Point Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,255 reviews

Providence, RI

1.5 miMixedLitScenic

Rolling hills, soccer fields & water views in this small green space accessible by pedestrian walk.

Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,597 reviews

Middletown, RI

Natural surfaceScenic

Park & refuge including a visitor center, viewing platforms & more than 2.5 miles of nature trails.

Johnston Memorial Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,186 reviews

Johnston, RI

PavedScenic

Family-friendly park featuring tennis, basketball and baseball courts, plus a playground.

Fort Wetherill State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,129 reviews

Jamestown, RI

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Hiking, boating & picnics with views at a former military training camp on rugged granite cliffs.

Buttonwoods Beach - Warwick City Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,125 reviews

Warwick, RI

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Waterfront recreational area with baseball fields, picnic tables & 3 miles of paved bicycle trails.

Black Point Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 878 reviews

Narragansett, RI

Natural surfaceScenic

Scenic hiking destination along a rocky coastline with the remains of a historical stone building.

King Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 817 reviews

Newport, RI

Natural surfaceScenic

Clean park with picnic tables, a playground and a beach.

India Point Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 711 reviews

Providence, RI

1.5 miMixedLitScenic

Playground for children along with picnic areas and a waterfront viewing area.

Napatree Point Conservation Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 676 reviews

Westerly, RI

4 miScenicDog-friendly

Founded in 1945, this coastal nature preserve for bird nesting & migratory resting features a trail.

Wilson Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 685 reviews

North Kingstown, RI

PavedLitScenic

Recreational park featuring a playground, tennis and basketball courts, and a splash pad, plus athletic fields.

Neutaconkanut Hill Conservancy

4.5 ★★★★★ 706 reviews

Providence, RI

Scenic

Wildlife habitat with a forest, fields & meadows, plus a skate park, pool & playing fields.

Independence Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 605 reviews

Bristol, RI

PavedScenic

Relaxed park hosting 4th of July concerts and other outdoor events, with views of the bay and boats.

Diamond Hill Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 611 reviews

Cumberland, RI

Paved

Leafy 373-acre park atop a hill that features sports fields, picnic areas, a pond & a walking trail.

Cass Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 568 reviews

Woonsocket, RI

ScenicDog-friendly

Family-friendly park with 2 playgrounds, trails, ball fields and fishing ponds.

Salter Grove Memorial Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 497 reviews

Warwick, RI

Natural surfaceScenic

Riverfront park with benches, a breakwater, a boat launch, a small playground & picturesque views.

Blackstone River State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 444 reviews

Lincoln, RI

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Relaxed park featuring the scenic Blackstone River waterway and a canal, plus trails, a bridge, and kayaking and fishing.

Lincoln Woods State Park Beach

4.5 ★★★★★ 445 reviews

Lincoln, RI

Scenic

Public and scenic park featuring trails, hiking, kayaking and swimming.

John H. Chafee Rome Point Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 423 reviews

North Kingstown, RI

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Scenic nature preserve known for its rocky beaches, varied trails & wildlife viewing.

Cold Spring Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 437 reviews

Woonsocket, RI

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Sports options from basketball to softball, plus a fishing spot, picnic areas, and a toddler-friendly playground.

Ryan Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 411 reviews

North Kingstown, RI

LoopNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring a waterfall, multiple bridges and scenic trails, plus playgrounds.

Fort Barton and Ft. Barton Woods

4.7 ★★★★★ 368 reviews

Tiverton, RI

3.5 miLoopMixedScenic

Hiking trails, bridges, hills, creeks, streams and an observation tower in a peaceful nature area with a fort and 2nd-story lookout.

Goddard Memorial State Park Beach

4.7 ★★★★★ 337 reviews

East Greenwich, RI

Scenic

Park featuring a beach, trails, picnic tables, and a restroom, plus options for golf and horseback riding.

Ten Mile River Greenway

4.7 ★★★★★ 335 reviews

Rumford, RI

1 miPavedScenicDog-friendly

Well-shaded destination for hiking and biking with baseball fields and a pond for swans.

Claire D. McIntosh Wildlife Refuge

4.8 ★★★★★ 298 reviews

Bristol, RI

1 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

Relaxed, educational attraction featuring a nature museum, boardwalks and trails for bird- and wildlife-watching.

RI East Bay Bike Path

4.8 ★★★★★ 283 reviews

East Providence, RI

MixedScenic

Paved bike path with scenic bay views stretching 29.5 mi. to Bristol.

Cliff Walk – South End

4.8 ★★★★★ 278 reviews

Newport, RI

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Hiking area featuring ocean views and mansions, plus a teahouse.

Weetamoo Woods & Pardon Gray Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 279 reviews

Tiverton, RI

LoopNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

750-acre park with diverse habitats offering 5+ miles of walking, horseback riding & biking trails.

Miantonomi Memorial Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 282 reviews

Newport, RI

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

30-acre historic city park featuring a WWI stone tower memorial, hillside bay views & a playground.

Mowry Conservation Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 257 reviews

Smithfield, RI

1 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Kid-friendly park with nature trails that are half and three-quarters of a mile long.

Aust Family Preserve at Lime Rock

4.7 ★★★★★ 255 reviews

Lincoln, RI

LoopNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Natural area featuring kid-friendly paths and beautiful lakes.

East Bay Bike Path

4.8 ★★★★★ 249 reviews

East Providence, RI

MixedShadedScenic

This 14.5-mi. paved cycling, walking & jogging trail stretches from India Point Park to Bristol.

Neutaconkanut Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 259 reviews

Providence, RI

Scenic

Large open space, featuring a playground, a skate park and a pool, plus baseball fields.

Ten Mile River Preservation Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 232 reviews

Pawtucket, RI

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Scenic, paved trail for walking and biking routes through Slater Park and the woods.

Winslow Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 237 reviews

Warwick, RI

Scenic

Recreational area with soccer and softball fields, a playground, and unobstructed views of commercial aircraft taking off and landing.

Blackstone River Greenway (Lincoln)

4.7 ★★★★★ 223 reviews

Lincoln, RI

3.5 miMixedScenic

Paved trail for strolling, biking and skating, alongside a canal.

Old Mountain Field

4.6 ★★★★★ 227 reviews

South Kingstown, RI

Lit

The town's oldest park offers an inline skating facility, ball fields, tennis courts & a small pond.

Haines Memorial State Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 204 reviews

Barrington, RI

ScenicDog-friendly

Bayside green space with a boating ramp, cycling trail, playing fields & seasonal farmer's market.

Osamequin Nature Trails and Bird Sanctuary

4.5 ★★★★★ 186 reviews

Barrington, RI

1.5 miLoopMixedScenic

Natural area with kid-friendly hiking trails, benches, and wildlife, plus scenic views.

Providence River Walk

4.8 ★★★★★ 169 reviews

Providence, RI

Scenic

Pulaski State Park and Recreational Area

4.6 ★★★★★ 174 reviews

Chepachet, RI

ScenicDog-friendly

Quiet and free, wooded park with a beach and hiking trails for all ages plus a pond for fishing.

Audubon Society of Rhode Island Nature Center and Aquarium

4.8 ★★★★★ 154 reviews

Bristol, RI

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Friendly nature center featuring exhibits on Rhode Island's wildlife.

Tillinghast Pond Management Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 132 reviews

West Greenwich, RI

13 miLoopScenicDog-friendly

Natural area offering 6 interconnected hiking trails, totaling 13 miles, around a pristine pond.

Rovensky Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 119 reviews

Newport, RI

ScenicDog-friendly

Relaxed, leafy space, known for its mansions and clifftop views, plus dog-friendly paths.

King Preserve

4.5 ★★★★★ 124 reviews

Saunderstown, RI

1.5 miLoopNatural surfaceShaded

Nature preserve offering hiking, hunting, and dog-walking trails, plus a beach.

Steere Hill Glocester Land Trust Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 113 reviews

Chepachet, RI

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

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

George B. Parker Woodland Wildlife Refuge

4.7 ★★★★★ 112 reviews

Coventry, RI

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

Nature reserve with hiking trails, plus views of trees and some wetland areas.

Brayton Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 115 reviews

Cranston, RI

ShadedDog-friendly

Park featuring baseball, softball fields and a playground.

Audubon Fort Wildlife Refuge

4.6 ★★★★★ 107 reviews

North Smithfield, RI

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Owned and maintained by Audubon Society, this 235-acre wildlife refuge offers trails for hiking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing.

Connors Farm Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 98 reviews

Smithfield, RI

2 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Picnic tables, hiking trails, ponds, and woods are found at this park.

Audubon Emilie Ruecker Wildlife Refuge

4.7 ★★★★★ 99 reviews

Tiverton, RI

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Marsh-lined nature preserve showcasing birds and wildlife via a trail system.

Whitehead Preserve at Dundery Brook

4.6 ★★★★★ 100 reviews

Little Compton, RI

2 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

Boardwalk and trail system looping near marshes and grassland.

River's Edge Recreation Complex

4.5 ★★★★★ 97 reviews

Woonsocket, RI

ScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring a playground, trails, a dog park, and opportunities for soccer, picnics, and fishing.

Gano Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 96 reviews

Providence, RI

PavedLitScenic

Park along the water with a walking path, athletic fields, and a basketball court.

Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge

4.4 ★★★★☆ 98 reviews

Greenville, RI

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Audubon Society wildlife refuge with 100 acres of habitat and deep woodland trails.

Taylor Point Lookout

4.5 ★★★★★ 92 reviews

Jamestown, RI

Scenic

Park with a trail, fishing, and a bridge with scenic views.

Maxwell Mays Wildlife Refuge

4.8 ★★★★★ 85 reviews

Coventry, RI

LoopNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Natural area with easy trails, a loop and a pond, plus views of the surrounding area.

Ben Utter Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 84 reviews

Exeter, RI

2 miNatural surfaceScenic

Hiking area featuring waterfalls, picnic spots, and kid-friendly trails.

Esmond Park Conservation Area

4.5 ★★★★★ 80 reviews

Smithfield, RI

ScenicDog-friendly

Park, featuring a short trail with a bridge and a waterfall, plus tables.

Ballard Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 61 reviews

Newport, RI

MixedLitScenicDog-friendly

Park offering kid-friendly hikes and trails.

DuVal Trail Head

4.8 ★★★★★ 57 reviews

South Kingstown, RI

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Well-maintained network of trails winding through lush forests and coastal terrain.

Ryan Park Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 55 reviews

North Kingstown, RI

LoopCrushed gravelDog-friendly

West Greenwich Sand Dunes

4.6 ★★★★★ 54 reviews

West Greenwich, RI

ScenicDog-friendly

Area featuring sand dunes, hiking trails and hunting, as well as open space.

Audubon Davis Memorial Wildlife Refuge

4.5 ★★★★★ 48 reviews

East Greenwich, RI

1 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Tranquil wildlife refuge featuring hiking paths and a waterfall.

Dr. John Champlin Glacier Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 44 reviews

Westerly, RI

Scenic

Crawley Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 40 reviews

West Kingston, RI

LoopNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Natural area featuring forested trails, a bench with a view, and cascades along Sandy Brook.

Woonasquatucket River Greenway Bike Path

4.6 ★★★★★ 39 reviews

Providence, RI

7 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

Lathrop Wildlife Refuge

4.4 ★★★★☆ 39 reviews

Westerly, RI

1 miNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Short trails weave through this 86-acre preserve to a salt pond where visitors may spot birds and other wildlife.

Moshassuck River Preserve

4.5 ★★★★★ 35 reviews

Lincoln, RI

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

Mercy Woods Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 32 reviews

Cumberland, RI

Hiking area with well-marked trails, including the blue and yellow routes, near Cumberland Reservoir.

Bradford Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 29 reviews

Bradford, RI

LoopDog-friendly

Olivia's Forest

4.3 ★★★★☆ 32 reviews

Smithfield, RI

0.7 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge

4.7 ★★★★★ 28 reviews

Barrington, RI

ScenicDog-friendly

SKLT Sculpture Trail

4 ★★★★☆ 32 reviews

South Kingstown, RI

Nature preserve with an interactive sculpture trail that's good for kids.

Governor Notte Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 26 reviews

North Providence, RI

ScenicDog-friendly

Eastbay Bikepath Access Point

4.7 ★★★★★ 23 reviews

Riverside, RI

Mixed

Carrs Pond Loop

4.8 ★★★★★ 22 reviews

East Greenwich, RI

Loop

Fagan Park

4.1 ★★★★☆ 25 reviews

South Kingstown, RI

Avondale Farm Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 20 reviews

Westerly, RI

Scenic

Spring Lake Trail

4.5 ★★★★★ 21 reviews

Cranston, RI

Natural surfaceScenic

Middletown Valley Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 19 reviews

Middletown, RI

Dog-friendly

Fry Brook Recreation Area

4.6 ★★★★★ 19 reviews

East Greenwich, RI

Pocasset Ridge Conservation Area

4.3 ★★★★☆ 20 reviews

Tiverton, RI

LoopNatural surfaceScenic

Washington Secondary Bike Path

4.3 ★★★★☆ 17 reviews

Cranston, RI

Paved

East Bay Bike Path Start

4.6 ★★★★★ 15 reviews

East Providence, RI

MixedScenic

Fred Lippitt Woonasquatucket River Greenway

4.7 ★★★★★ 10 reviews

Johnston, RI

Mercy Woods Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 9 reviews

Cumberland, RI

13 miLoopNatural surfaceDog-friendly

Nipmuc River trail

4.1 ★★★★☆ 9 reviews

Burrillville, RI

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