Newly re-opened trail. Small parking lot after traveling down a narrow dirt road. Elevated…read morewalkways, nice scenery, and peace and quiet. They did a good job fixing this up and getting it re-opened.

With approximately 2 miles of trails to traverse and diverse landscapes to take in, the Yawgoo Pond…read moreTrail in South Kingstown is worthy of a visit. From the parking area on Barbers Pond Road, hikers begin their adventure on the Loop Trail. Near to the shores of the Yawgoo, one can connect to the Founders Loop Trail. Both afford sweeping views of the pond and its lapping waters. I enjoyed this land immensely. It features a kettle hole bog, brook with bridge crossing, historic graveyard, incredibly tall white pine trees, and of course, Yawgoo Pond. The trail is very well maintained and easy to follow. South Kingstown Land Trust signs with clearly defined arrows mark the way along with colored blazes to keep you on track. In 2014, Troop 1 Kingston Eagle Scouts built a bridge that makes crossing the Mud Brook a breeze. The "stately" white pines were by far my favorite feature of the hike. Go experience the sounds of nature enveloping you as you quietly pad across beds of pine needles in the shade of these massive trees. You won't regret it.

Glow in the dark paddleboats review: First off with the…read morepaddle oats, the musuem and the pumpkins there is way too much happening in the park and not enough parking! 2nd: the paddleboat employees ask you don't linger and keep moving. So enjoying your $ spent goes very fast. 3rd: 2 adults and I 1 kid you can all fit but I know we were squished! 4th: we did not get wet. It was a fear of mine (driving home wet=not fun) This was a perfect event on a Friday night for a 4 year old but I don't think my husband was pleased...

One of my favorite places to ponder, wander. I always enjoy parking at the carousel parking lot, or…read moreat the small parking area, near a walking path towards the Japanese Garden. Around this area, I usually can find the swan family. It's been a few years that I've kept tabs on the swans. I only saw a few perched cold on the frozen pond on this particular afternoon.

This seems to be a duplicate listing since I already reviewed the other Prospect Terrace Park page…read more I'll just add my two cents anyway. A beautiful and historic park with views of downtown Providence. It is located right on a hill and has the statue and tomb of Roger Williams with his hand out. There were benches and a small path throughout. A great place to picnic, watch the sunset, and just relax. The Rhode Island State House and Providence Place Mall can be seen from there. There is no parking lot just street parking. The houses nearby are historic. This was a frequent stop for author HP Lovecraft. No wonder it is called "The Jewel of the City".

Prospect Terrace is one of my favorite places to watch the sunrise or sunset over the Providence…read moreskyline. The park holds a lot of sentimental value for the city because it houses the Roger Williams statue and tomb. Personally, I appreciate how well maintained the park is and how peaceful it is. On warmer days, it can get a little busy, but it's a great place to relax. When I'm need of a little reprieve I like to bring my blanket and meditate on the grass. I also appreciate its location being so close to Brown and downtown Providence simultaneously. It's convenient and peaceful.

A lifelong Rhode Island-er I finally made my first pilgrimage to Jerimoth Hill. And...in the…read moretotality of things, I would rate it akin to Rhode Island's version of Plymouth Rock. In that, it's not that it's bad, but you hear so much about it, and then you get to it, and it's like 'that's it?' Located a short walk from the road, 2-5 minutes, depending on how fast you walk, it is literally just a small rock protruding from the ground. The path is clear and well-maintained, and parking is just off the road. It's a good thing to start kids out on, to see if they might like hiking and/or walking in the woods, and for people who might be challenged by walking long(er) distances but adventurous or seasoned hikers will leave disappointed. But, again, it's not much. No challenge, no view, no fanfare. For a quick little excursion its probably worth the trip, and again even a fun way to introduce the little ones to hiking and/or the woods. But don't expect views, don't expect a challenge, and overall a bit of disappointment. My fault for not researching it more beforehand, but I expected a little bit of a view, similar to the tower in of RT1 in South County, alas there is none.

There's definitely not too much to this one. I came by yesterday afternoon with my top-tier chum…read morewho literally went to the school of hospitality to knock off my 18th state high point on the way to Boston. Like most of the high points I've encountered, this one is also pretty much in the middle of absolute nowhere; this was my chum's first visit to Rhode Island, and it's safe to say it's not the area the state's tourism bureau promotes to prospective visitors; it's very rural and located in the extreme NW corner of the state. It was actually pretty easy/convenient to get to; we took 395 up from CT and then a quick five to 10-minute drive on 101 eastbound from Killingly, where we located a small sandy parking area on the lefthand side across the street from the trailhead. (We initially got distracted and thought the high point was on the parking area side of the street, but once you see five angry "No Trespassing" signs, it's pretty easy to notice and then fix your mistake.) Conditions could have been worse (it was dry save for a few random flurries), but it was VERY windy. I don't think it had anything to do with the comparatively high altitude - it's literally about 800 feet above sea level - but it added an element you typically associate with a "real" high point on top of a mountain with views and whatnot. The trail itself is a flat dirt path, so as long as it's not coated in snow there's really no reason you'd have issues traversing it. This isn't exactly a lipstick on a pig situation but there's not a lot needed here in terms of trail maintenance/markers. There's a pretty prominent sign next to the trailhead confirming the nearby location of the high point, and then consistent markers on the trees heading to the actual high point - they literally say Jerimoth Hill on them, so if you don't find this, it's really on you. A few of the little markers looked pretty beat up so my only constructive feedback is to possibly upgrade them before they become completely useless. I will say though that they could use an extra sign or indicator at the high point, which is a rock - it looked to us like there had been a recent rock cairn there to denote the spot but that it had since fallen down. The location is right by a few other informal trails (denoted with colored ribbons on trees) so we did a quick check on those to make sure we didn't have to keep going. But the easiest way to confirm you're in the right spot is to look for a prominent rock and an accompanying ammo box attached to a nearby tree to log your high point visit. Probably the least memorable high point I've done to date (Delaware is up there as well), but at least it's an easy one to quickly check off the list.

I loved this riverwalk…read more As you stroll down the river, there are a lot of things to see and a good amount of nature to take in. I loved the unique bridges, all of them a different style and built in a different time. I couldn't get over just how cute some of them were and took so many pictures. The riverside feels pretty safe and was very clean. I noticed there were a lot of WaterFire fire thingies (I don't know what they are called) in the water and didn't realize the show was so large and that you could view a lot of it outside of Waterplace Park. The walk itself is easy and meanders in a nice way. It feels like an oasis away from the city. There are a lot of places to stop and sit if you want to take a rest or people watch. We stopped and sat a bench to have a drink and a snack, while we watched ducks and geese look for food. We also watched people riding gondolas float by with their charcuterie and wine.

This was dope! If you come downtown you have to visit the Riverwalk. It's a good time!!read more

Before moving to Lincoln, we owned a home just off Blackstone Boulevard, so this was our walking…read moreand jogging path almost every single day. We have a lot of great memories here, and even though we don't live nearby anymore, we still make the drive over some mornings just to get a walk in. It's one of those places that keeps drawing you back. I've always felt safe on the Boulevard. Whether I was out early in the morning, after work, or on a weekend, there's usually a steady mix of runners, walkers, cyclists, families, and people out with their dogs. It has a very comfortable, welcoming feel, and it's one of the prettiest places to get outside in Providence. The mature trees lining the path make it scenic in every season, but especially during the spring and fall. One thing I've always appreciated is how well the path is maintained. It's clean, the landscaping is kept up, and it's obvious people take pride in preserving it. Parking is also surprisingly easy. There are plenty of spots along Blackstone Boulevard itself and on the surrounding side streets, so we've never had trouble finding a place to park. The summertime is especially enjoyable. The farmers market is one of our favorite reasons to come back, and the food trucks make it easy to turn a morning walk into a fun outing. It's a great atmosphere, and there's always something going on without feeling overwhelming. If you have a dog, this is an excellent place for a walk. There's plenty of room, lots of friendly people, and it's easy to spend an hour or two just enjoying the neighborhood. Blackstone Boulevard has been part of our lives for years, first as our everyday walking path and now as a place we still make a point to visit. It's scenic, peaceful, well maintained, and one of my favorite places in Providence to get outside. Five stars without hesitation.

This is a great walking path that is both kid and dog friendly. Walking down the boulevard and back…read moreis a great way to get exercise any time of the year while taking in the views of the beautiful homes on either side. The boulevard hosts several events through the year like concerts, nature activities, and a farmers market. Check out the Blackstone Parks Concervancy website for more information

A nice little pathway. I don't know if it's because of the troll, but it was absolutely jamming…read more Tons of people. I only walked the area in East Providence near the troll, so I can't speak for the whole path, but this area offers a nice view of the waterfront. I've seen other posts complain about ticks, but the areas off path seemed trimmed and maintained, so it didn't seem to be an issue. Even as crowded as it was, bicyclists were flying along the path, so be careful.

Love, love this bike path on a nice spring or summer day! You can start in Providence and ride…read moreacross the bridge but we usually start in East Providence and skip the bridge. There are beautiful water views along a lot of the way. It's also mostly flat with just a few small hills so it's very beginner friendly and kids can do it. There's a Del's lemonade stand right off the path in Warren where we usually stop for a refreshing frozen lemonade or ice tea along the way. There's also a taco trailer behind the Del's which is open seasonally but I haven't tried them yet. It gets pretty crowded on sunny weekends but it's so fun and everyone is in good spirits.

Parking to access this section of the trail is on Brenda Drive, right next to the Coventry Library…read more Room for about twenty vehicles or so, there is additional parking, plus an EV charge station available in the library parking lot just across the road. A childrens playground is on the front lawn of the library (full sun) and picnic tables are in the shade by the trailhead. Trash bins are also available here. Facilities are available in the library vestibule during business hours. A short, paved trail from the parking lot leads to the main trail. The reservoir will be to your right where you can fish or swim. The trail to the right is very shady in summer with trailside horse paths and ends before the CT state line in the village of Summit. (Horse trailer parking is on Pine Haven.) The path turns to a dirt tract in the woods at Summit and picks up in CT as a cleared dirt trail. Turning left leads to downtown West Warwick and is more sunny and urban. Pedestrians walk on the left, cyclists ride on the right, facing pedestrians. Bicycles yield to pedestrians. Pets must be on leash and animal waste must be removed and disposed of in a waste bin. Trail is paved throughout RI with connections into PVD if you'd like to go that far, where part of the trail is surface roads. Parking area has some shaded spots in summer. There are many rural road crossings on trail and part of the trail is close to Flat River road. Easy and convenient location for accessing a nice, rural section of trail.