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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.

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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Colt State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 4,894 reviews

Bristol, RI

Scenic

Park's 464 acres offers panoramic Bay views, groomed lawns, trails, picnic tables & a museum.

Lincoln Woods State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 4,915 reviews

Lincoln, RI

2.9 miPavedScenicDog-friendly

Family-friendly park with a beach for swimming, fishing & kayaking plus trails for biking & horses.

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.

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.

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.

Wilcox Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 846 reviews

Westerly, RI

ScenicDog-friendly

Serene landscaped park around an 1894 library with a pond, meadow area, fountain & memorials.

King Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 817 reviews

Newport, RI

Natural surfaceScenic

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

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.

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.

Norman Bird Sanctuary

4.8 ★★★★★ 496 reviews

Middletown, RI

BoardwalkScenic

325-acre habitat with 7 miles of hiking trails, a wide variety of birds & educational programs.

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.

Captain Stephen Olney Memorial Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 373 reviews

North Providence, RI

PavedDog-friendly

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

East Greenwich, RI

Scenic

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

Bristol, RI

1 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

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

Blackstone River Bikeway

4.7 ★★★★★ 280 reviews

Cumberland, RI

PavedScenic

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.

Aust Family Preserve at Lime Rock

4.7 ★★★★★ 255 reviews

Lincoln, RI

LoopNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Natural area featuring kid-friendly paths and beautiful lakes.

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.

Blackstone River Greenway (Lincoln)

4.7 ★★★★★ 223 reviews

Lincoln, RI

3.5 miMixedScenic

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

Warwick City Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 187 reviews

Warwick, RI

3 miLoopPavedShaded

Park with a playground, trails, and ball fields, plus a beach, waterfront, and dog park.

Meshanticut State Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 189 reviews

Cranston, RI

LoopPavedScenicDog-friendly

Paved loop dotted with benches surrounding a duck-filled lake with swans.

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.

Sapowet Marsh

4.6 ★★★★★ 166 reviews

Tiverton, RI

Natural surfaceScenic

Wooded area with a beach and marsh popular for bird-watching and kayaking.

Walkabout Trail Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 161 reviews

Chepachet, RI

8 miLoopScenic

Relaxed, quiet area for hiking, camping and trail walking.

Chepiwanoxet Point

4.4 ★★★★☆ 162 reviews

East Greenwich, RI

Scenic

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

East Greenwich, RI

LoopNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Popular site for woodland hikes and walks past mill ruins and ponds, offering waterfalls and a creek.

River Island Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 138 reviews

Central Falls, RI

Scenic

Riverside park featuring a walking path along the Blackstone River, along with picnic tables.

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.

Paradise Valley Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 120 reviews

Middletown, RI

ScenicDog-friendly

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

Coventry, RI

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

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

Touisset Marsh Wildlife Refuge

4.7 ★★★★★ 109 reviews

Warren, RI

2 miNatural surfaceScenic

Picturesque refuge known for its abundant wildlife & lush walking trails in a coastal setting.

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.

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.

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.

Nicholas Farm Management Area

4.6 ★★★★★ 78 reviews

Coventry, RI

Scenic

Nature preserve offering fishing, hiking, and forest walking trails.

Squantum Woods Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 76 reviews

Riverside, RI

Scenic

Small greenspace for fishing and strolls, equipped with a bike path.

Round Top Management Area

4.3 ★★★★☆ 73 reviews

Burrillville, RI

Scenic

Park with a pond for fishing and a waterfall, plus a stream for fly fishing.

Conanicut Battery Historic Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 60 reviews

Jamestown, RI

ScenicDog-friendly

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

South Kingstown, RI

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

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

Blackstone Boulevard Park

4.9 ★★★★★ 53 reviews

Providence, RI

ScenicDog-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.

Lawton Farm

4.4 ★★★★☆ 56 reviews

Hope, RI

ScenicDog-friendly

Wildlife park with trails for viewing birds, plus a stream with a bridge.

Wilbour Woods

4.6 ★★★★★ 51 reviews

Little Compton, RI

4 miLoopScenicDog-friendly

Nature area featuring a loop path that wanders through woods, by a pond and past a stream.

Green Hill Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 45 reviews

South Kingstown, RI

Dog-friendly

Woonasquatucket River Greenway Bike Path

4.6 ★★★★★ 39 reviews

Providence, RI

7 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

Sandy Acres Recreation Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 30 reviews

Coventry, RI

BoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge

4.7 ★★★★★ 28 reviews

Barrington, RI

ScenicDog-friendly

Avondale Farm Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 20 reviews

Westerly, RI

Scenic

Spring Lake Trail

4.5 ★★★★★ 21 reviews

Cranston, RI

Natural surfaceScenic

Pocasset Ridge Conservation Area

4.3 ★★★★☆ 20 reviews

Tiverton, RI

LoopNatural surfaceScenic

Moorewoods

4.1 ★★★★☆ 18 reviews

Westerly, RI

ScenicDog-friendly

Goddard Park Beach Trail Head

4.8 ★★★★★ 15 reviews

East Greenwich, RI

Scenic

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