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Quiet, Uncrowded Trails in Rhode Island
Rhode Island has 60 trails with quiet, uncrowded running in this directory, across 32 cities and towns — Tiverton, East Greenwich, Westerly, Coventry and 28 more. Room to run intervals without weaving through walkers and bikes.
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Colt State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 4,894 reviews
Park's 464 acres offers panoramic Bay views, groomed lawns, trails, picnic tables & a museum.
Lincoln Woods State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 4,915 reviews
Family-friendly park with a beach for swimming, fishing & kayaking plus trails for biking & horses.
Slater Memorial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,671 reviews
Tennis courts, bike trails, & picnic sites fill this park with seasonal events & the Looff Carousel.
Roger Williams Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,599 reviews
Trails lace this large park with sporting facilities, lawns for picnics & a pond with swan boats.
Beavertail State Park
4.9 ★★★★★ 2,317 reviews
Shoreline hiking & saltwater fishing around a rocky coastal preserve & former harbor defence site.
Cliff Walk
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,323 reviews
Path along a cliffy coastline dotted with opulent homes featuring ocean views.
Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,597 reviews
Park & refuge including a visitor center, viewing platforms & more than 2.5 miles of nature trails.
Johnston Memorial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,186 reviews
Family-friendly park featuring tennis, basketball and baseball courts, plus a playground.
Black Point Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 878 reviews
Scenic hiking destination along a rocky coastline with the remains of a historical stone building.
Wilcox Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 846 reviews
Serene landscaped park around an 1894 library with a pond, meadow area, fountain & memorials.
King Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 817 reviews
Clean park with picnic tables, a playground and a beach.
Napatree Point Conservation Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 676 reviews
Founded in 1945, this coastal nature preserve for bird nesting & migratory resting features a trail.
Diamond Hill Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 611 reviews
Leafy 373-acre park atop a hill that features sports fields, picnic areas, a pond & a walking trail.
Cass Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 568 reviews
Family-friendly park with 2 playgrounds, trails, ball fields and fishing ponds.
Norman Bird Sanctuary
4.8 ★★★★★ 496 reviews
325-acre habitat with 7 miles of hiking trails, a wide variety of birds & educational programs.
Ryan Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 411 reviews
Park featuring a waterfall, multiple bridges and scenic trails, plus playgrounds.
Fort Barton and Ft. Barton Woods
4.7 ★★★★★ 368 reviews
Hiking trails, bridges, hills, creeks, streams and an observation tower in a peaceful nature area with a fort and 2nd-story lookout.
Captain Stephen Olney Memorial Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 373 reviews
Park, also home to multiple baseball and tennis courts, featuring basketball facilities, playgrounds, slides and trails.
Goddard Memorial State Park Beach
4.7 ★★★★★ 337 reviews
Park featuring a beach, trails, picnic tables, and a restroom, plus options for golf and horseback riding.
Claire D. McIntosh Wildlife Refuge
4.8 ★★★★★ 298 reviews
Relaxed, educational attraction featuring a nature museum, boardwalks and trails for bird- and wildlife-watching.
Weetamoo Woods & Pardon Gray Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 279 reviews
750-acre park with diverse habitats offering 5+ miles of walking, horseback riding & biking trails.
Aust Family Preserve at Lime Rock
4.7 ★★★★★ 255 reviews
Natural area featuring kid-friendly paths and beautiful lakes.
Ten Mile River Preservation Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 232 reviews
Scenic, paved trail for walking and biking routes through Slater Park and the woods.
Blackstone River Greenway (Lincoln)
4.7 ★★★★★ 223 reviews
Paved trail for strolling, biking and skating, alongside a canal.
Warwick City Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 187 reviews
Park with a playground, trails, and ball fields, plus a beach, waterfront, and dog park.
Meshanticut State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 189 reviews
Paved loop dotted with benches surrounding a duck-filled lake with swans.
Pulaski State Park and Recreational Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 174 reviews
Quiet and free, wooded park with a beach and hiking trails for all ages plus a pond for fishing.
Sapowet Marsh
4.6 ★★★★★ 166 reviews
Wooded area with a beach and marsh popular for bird-watching and kayaking.
Walkabout Trail Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 161 reviews
Relaxed, quiet area for hiking, camping and trail walking.
Chepiwanoxet Point
4.4 ★★★★☆ 162 reviews
Peninsula with a short trail overlooking the bay. Often chosen for fishing and other outdoor activities.
Frenchtown Park and Frye Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 136 reviews
Popular site for woodland hikes and walks past mill ruins and ponds, offering waterfalls and a creek.
River Island Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 138 reviews
Riverside park featuring a walking path along the Blackstone River, along with picnic tables.
Rovensky Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 119 reviews
Relaxed, leafy space, known for its mansions and clifftop views, plus dog-friendly paths.
King Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 124 reviews
Nature preserve offering hiking, hunting, and dog-walking trails, plus a beach.
Paradise Valley Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 120 reviews
Relaxed park featuring a walking trails for dogs along with a grist windmill on the grounds.
George B. Parker Woodland Wildlife Refuge
4.7 ★★★★★ 112 reviews
Nature reserve with hiking trails, plus views of trees and some wetland areas.
Touisset Marsh Wildlife Refuge
4.7 ★★★★★ 109 reviews
Picturesque refuge known for its abundant wildlife & lush walking trails in a coastal setting.
Audubon Fort Wildlife Refuge
4.6 ★★★★★ 107 reviews
Owned and maintained by Audubon Society, this 235-acre wildlife refuge offers trails for hiking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing.
Audubon Emilie Ruecker Wildlife Refuge
4.7 ★★★★★ 99 reviews
Marsh-lined nature preserve showcasing birds and wildlife via a trail system.
Whitehead Preserve at Dundery Brook
4.6 ★★★★★ 100 reviews
Boardwalk and trail system looping near marshes and grassland.
Esmond Park Conservation Area
4.5 ★★★★★ 80 reviews
Park, featuring a short trail with a bridge and a waterfall, plus tables.
Nicholas Farm Management Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 78 reviews
Nature preserve offering fishing, hiking, and forest walking trails.
Squantum Woods Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 76 reviews
Small greenspace for fishing and strolls, equipped with a bike path.
Round Top Management Area
4.3 ★★★★☆ 73 reviews
Park with a pond for fishing and a waterfall, plus a stream for fly fishing.
Conanicut Battery Historic Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 60 reviews
Battery remnants, now a park with trails and ocean views, that was bombed by the French in 1778.
DuVal Trail Head
4.8 ★★★★★ 57 reviews
Well-maintained network of trails winding through lush forests and coastal terrain.
West Greenwich Sand Dunes
4.6 ★★★★★ 54 reviews
Area featuring sand dunes, hiking trails and hunting, as well as open space.
Lawton Farm
4.4 ★★★★☆ 56 reviews
Wildlife park with trails for viewing birds, plus a stream with a bridge.
Wilbour Woods
4.6 ★★★★★ 51 reviews
Nature area featuring a loop path that wanders through woods, by a pond and past a stream.
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