Nature lovers rejoice!! Your dream come true has arrived and it's in the middle of Attleboro, MA…read more This is an adorable little wildlife sanctuary - perfect for an afternoon hike. It covers about 1.5 miles of trail, so you won't necessarily get a workout in, but the views are really quite beautiful. I'd highly recommend taking the Talaquega Trail up to Woody's Way. It takes you around Lake Talaquega, which is absolutely breathtaking. The trail is well-organized with plenty of clear signage. We discovered halfway through the walk that blue dots represent going INTO the trail, while yellow dots show you OUT of the trail. Lastly, there's a parking lot, my friends, so getting there should be a breeze. Happy hiking! Quick tip: EIther go in the Winter (like we did) or bring some bug spray. I've heard that this can get pretty buggy in the warmer months.

Great for families! Well-maintained trails. a nature playground, and multiple places to contemplate…read moreexistence. Also: a very pleasant place to take a leisurely, low-impact hike.

The Trestle Trail, a section of the Washington Secondary Trail, is a wooded section of 'bike path'…read morethat connects the western end of the Coventry Greenway to the Moosup Valley Trail in CT. It follows an abandoned rail corridor and is part of the East Coast Greenway project which will ultimately link 25 urban cities between Maine and Florida. Well, that sounds like a challenge. We were able to visit on a beautiful autumn afternoon. There were lots of people out enjoying the day. Dog walkers (remember to bring your doggie poop bag to pick up after them please!) bike riders, folks on rollerblades, families, couples. This seems to be a popular outing location. There is a parking spot at 210 Flat River Road, and another, closer to CT, at 51 Hill Farm Road. The trail is paved, with the usual policy of walk on the left, ride on the right meaning you can see the bikes approaching you and get off the road for them to pass if there is no room to go around you. There is also a horse trail running along the sides in this section. From the lot on Hill Farm Road, following the path toward CT, you pass a large pond with small waterfall (which you can hear, but not see as it flows away from the path), then becomes wooded along both sides for quite a while. It does cross over or under a couple of roadways and a few houses but for the most part is a nice walk in the woods. Heading back toward Coventry/Warwick from this same parking lot, the path leads through more populated areas passing behind businesses and homes, although still wooded on one or both sides for a fair amount of time, passing by a camp ground and another lake. There are a couple more places to park along the Washington Secondary Trail path that are closer to town, including near the Coventry Library and behind the Paine House museum on Station Street. This link makes a nice way to commute on your bike within town and a lovely outing for family or place to get in your steps.

A short but enjoyable trail. They have signs up saying there's a detour, but the detour points in…read morethe direction of what appears to be the normal trail. So I don't know. People were walking their dogs on the trail even though there are multiple signs saying they are not allowed. Still an enjoyable experience nonetheless.

Powder Mill Ledges is a small, well-managed wildlife refuge in Smithfield, RI! I came here by…read moreaccident when I made a few wrong turns and accidentally ended up on US-44 instead of RI-146. Then I saw some signs for a wildlife refuge on the side of the highway and decided to make a spontaneous trip! The trails are well-marked. There's a series of stacked loops so you can choose exactly how much distance you want to cover. I did all 3 loops (orange, blue, and yellow) and it was only about 2 miles, taking less than an hour to cover. This is Rhode Island, where the highest point is only 810 feet, so there's barely any elevation on this hike. I think it would be appropriate for almost any age or fitness level. The trails aren't particularly set off from the road so you can see and hear traffic and stores at some points. It's not the best place to come if you want to feel totally away from civilization. That being said, it's definitely not crowded. I came here on a cold, sunny winter weekend and there were only a couple other people on the trail. I'll come here again if I want a quick hike that's a bit quieter than some of the busy spots in RI!

Very walkable trails through peaceful woodlands along the Three Mile River. Good parking, picnic…read morearea with grills available, visitor center, and bathrooms at the park entrance. While a little busy at the parking/trailhead area itself, once you progress a bit through the woods, things quiet down considerably and you're able to find tranquility and splendid isolation to your heart's desire (yes, far from the madding crowd ... good old Hardy). The main trail culminates at a dam with fish ladders and it's impressive to see the torrent of water gushing over. Upstream from the dam, the river flows leisurely and on a beautiful end-of-summer day like this, the water is a pristine mirror. Many trails to choose from (though they tend to be unmarked - but it's hard to get lost as they all tend to loop back to the main): we walked a branch off the main path that ran right along the riverbank; and we found another trail that went by a "fragrance garden" and a little gnome village which added a touch of whimsy. Great for the kids and many dog walkers (and am happy to say, no doggy doo-doo's noted, so glad to see owners picking up after them!)

Really beautiful and peaceful place to talk a walk. The trail is only a mile long but it's peaceful…read moreand nice for a quick break from work. If you go straight all the way down, you will reach the fish dam. Scattered throughout the trails on either sides are little paths that go to a fragrance garden, gnome village, and pine tree trail. Parking is free.

We came out here during the initial phases of covid, trying our best to keep our minds and bodies…read morehealthy while dealing with the stresses of the uncertainty facing our communities. When we arrived, we initially had some issues with people who were not disabled parking in disabled parking, however after contacting the local enforcement agencies, that was very promptly taken care of which we appreciated. The area itself is extremely well maintained with beautiful and informative plaques about the local flora and fauna as well as educational opportunities especially for those with children. I felt like this was the most family-friendly and accessible outdoor trail that I've been to in a while and we had an extremely positive time walking around this area. Parking is a bit tight, however it seems that there is a secondary parking area in an another area of the management trail, however I don't know how to get to it. If you're able to park down the street or wait for parking spot at the main entrance, that is the most ideal way to access this beautiful outdoor space. We will definitely be returning once the pandemic restrictions are lifted.

Beautiful spot for a quick 1 mile hike or there's another longer 4.5 mile hike that goes around the…read moreother ponds. The hike is educational as well as there are small boards along the way that tell you about the different trees and ferns. Nice place for bird spotting as well. Dogs are allowed on leash.

A brand new state…read morepark Sweets Knolls is a brand new state park that is still in the development stages. It is open to the public but to get into the park it looks like you are driving into someones driveway and then walking into their backyard. Not a lot of parking right now but it doesn't matter since know one seems to even know this is a park. It does have a large sign but there still is a lot of work to be done here. The park right now is pretty much just open fields with some trails down by the Taunton River. Some great fishing in the river and there also are places to launch a canoe or kayak. Lots of great old pine and oak trees are on the property as well as a little pond. The area was heavily occupied by the Natives American tribes and lots of artifacts have been found nearby so I suspect lots of historic treasures will be found down by the river by people with a keen eye. The property also has several miles of old rail line that will probably be turned into a walking and biking trail. The land is pretty flat so it's not a very challenging hike but I imagine this will become more of a casual place where families will come to walk, fish, look for birds or have a picnic. Sweet Knoll is indeed open to the public but it still needs some work to fulfill it's final purpose. It's great that the state purchased this land because the area is beautiful and allows access to the river. Right now it feels like you are walking around someones backyard but I suspect in the future that will change.

Like other reviewers said it does look like you're going into someone's private driveway but its…read morenot. We went and after we checked out the pond we went on a trail that was going in the direction of somerset. I think most other reviewers went the opposite direction. I didn't see any markers but the trails were easy to follow. Although I would be weary of people crossing the train bridge, especially children as it did feel a little unsafe. Overall I thought this was a pretty fun place to explore.

The Steere Hill farm Conservation Area and Phillips Farm is an absolutely gorgeous piece of land…read more It's one of those places that feels like several different hikes all rolled into one. Hundreds of acres of wetlands, wide-open fields, miles of trails, and nesting grounds for birds. The open fields here are definitely the highlight. Complete with historic cemetery, picnic areas, benches to soak in the view and listen to nature. On my last visit the lupine, wide variety of wildflowers, and steady summer breeze made me linger longer than I usually do when I'm trying to pack the miles in. The history is abundant here with old foundations, stone walls, abandoned hay balers and manure spreaders, former orchards, beech tree groves, areas where livestock roamed, and so much more. The trails were incredibly well marked. Their online trail map is precisely marked. Wildlife was abundant and included a possum, frog, birds, dragonflies, grasshoppers, and countless butterflies. Some sections were more popular than others so I had a mix of alone time paired with hiker encounters. I put in about 8.5 miles with very little repeating which is a nice perk when you're looking to increase mileage and have something interesting to look at while doing so. The trails are well maintained and fairly wide. Definitely check this place out!

I'm always on the look for a new trail running spot. This spot is a well maintained, multi faceted,…read moreinterwoven trail system. You can do shorter 2.5 ish miles or extend it to your pleasure. A nice mix of grass and gravel trails. Not too flat, not too hilly. Some spots offer supreme views of this part of the state. It even has a portapotty on the trail! Lace up and head out!

I'm currently marathon training and have done a few trail runs around the trails of the…read moreFreetown-Fall River Forest. The trails are well maintained, there was a clean accessible bathroom, and plenty of easy parking. What more can you ask for with forest trails?! Always enjoy coming here!

If I lived near here I would be here ALL THE TIME! Really impressed with this park. Tons of wide…read moretrails to walk and mountain bike through. There's a shallow pool here that's open in the summer. Bathrooms right next to it with a pay phone. Haven't seen one of those in ages. Lots of picnic tables with grills and water fountains. Parking is plentiful although I hear it gets pretty crowded in the warmer months. If you love jumping on your mountain bike and exploring as much as I do then this is the place to go. I will definitely be putting this in my rotation of places to ride my bike.