31 trails · 270 trail miles · Best season: April – November
Rhode Island's famous Newport Cliff Walk combines ocean views with Gilded Age mansions. The North South Trail traverses the state, and Block Island offers windswept coastal hiking.
Best Season
April – November
Terrain
Coastal cliffs, salt ponds, wooded hills
Top Trail: Rhode Island State Park Bluff Trail
Rhode Island has 31 hiking trails covering 270 trail miles across 2 national parks and 11 state parks.
The best hiking season in Rhode Island is April – November. The terrain includes coastal cliffs, salt ponds, wooded hills.
The top hiking destinations in Rhode Island include Arcadia Management Area, Block Island, Fort Adams State Park.
Notable long-distance and iconic trails in Rhode Island include North South Trail (77 mi), Cliff Walk (3.5 mi).
The highest-rated trail in Rhode Island is Rhode Island State Park Bluff Trail. The average trail difficulty across the state is Moderate.