This place is an amazing place to get bikes! And the secretary I met on Tuesday was really nice.read more

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.

Washington is another of the increasing number of bike paths that are appearing in Rhode Island…read more it's actually three or four smaller ones that they finally connected, so it's about ten miles or so. Not a lot but still not bad for a causal ride. Hopefully in the future it will extend all the way to Connecticut. Even though it is pretty cool, it still can't compare to Blackstone or East Bay bike paths. It just doesn't have any hills or much variation in the scenery. It goes though the woods and by a lot of old buildings but has quite of few busy road crossings. Requires stopping and caution so you don't get run over. Frequently one nice person will stop at the crossing but the idiot coming from the other side will ignore the cross walk and turn you into a grease spot in the middle of the road if you aren't paying attention. Washington does have some cool old bridges and some neat old mills and historic buildings on the side of the road, including a soap factory that smells really nice One of the best things about the bike path is the interesting variety of people that use it. I once had a older gentleman sitting by the side of the path offer me a beer as I was going by. Another woman had some freshly baked cookies she was handing out. Thank you very much. I have also seen a woman who tows her old dog in a cart behind her bike and a man with a huge cockatoo on his shoulder. The last time I went I took pictures of a man and woman with two African Grey Parrots on the back on their bikes. Quite surprising to hear the birds scream hello at me as I went by. Not the best biking for some serious spinning but the eclectic group of people always makes for a fun ride to socialize and relax.

Over the last two years this bike path has suffered from maintenance issues…read more There are stretches along this bike path full of road cracks, bumps, broken trees, graffiti, over-grown bushes, etc. Despite its flaws, the bike path provides some scenic views near West Warwick and Coventry. While not as spotless as the East Bay Bike Path or Blackstone River Bikeway, the Washington Secondary Bike Way is a nice bike path.

Big River Management Area, is a Big Area! We have been on several of their trails, parking in a…read morevairety of places. It's a diverse area and one of our 'go to' spots for getting into nature. Our past few hikes have been around Carr Pond. We drive down Division Street, to Carr Pond Road, and park street side. There are a couple of parking lots, both before Carr Pond Road, and after. Just depends on how long you want your hike to last, and where you want to walk. There are DEM signs posted on a tree and obvious signs that cars have been parking in this particular spot on Carr Pond Road. The hike around the pond has taken just over 3 miles to well over 4.5 miles. We usually wander through the interconnecting trails as the mood strikes us. It is important, when taking a walk quite this long, that you DO bring a bottle or two of water per person. You will also appreciate bug spray. I have forgotten the bug spray, and although definitely 'do-able', not quite as enjoyable. This particular summer, we have had a lot of rain and mushrooms are everywhere along the trail. A few large puddles have developed along the trail that are full of small toads (I just love these cute little critters). The trails are very well maintained for the most part and it is easy to walk 'around' these low lying areas. A few less travelled paths are a bit over grown, but nothing that isn't easily navigable. The pond itself is large with a variety of areas where you can picnic (bug spray), meditate and just enjoy the serenity of the pond. There are also a number of old building foundations, dams, rock walls and a historical cemetary. We use a phone app to track our hikes as we do tend to wander and it's a good way to see when we are close to our pathway out. After a few visits, you begin to recognize where you are but the first couple of trips can be questionable. The change is altitude is minimal with a couple of paths that have a good 'up grade' (or down grade as the case may be). You do need quality footware here as the paths are a variety of gravelly, rocky, roots and dirt. It change from one type to another on any of the individual paths. The trails are color coded if you want to stick to just one. The path width can also chagee dramatically from four person wide to barely one person wide on any given trail. It's best to be prepared for all possibilities. Most of the path around Carr pond is in shade but if you wander into other areas of the BIg River Management Area, you may be in full sun for most of the walk, so plan to wear a hat, bring sunscreen, have water and maybe a snack. Most of all, Have Fun!

Roomy and extensive trails that will loop you around two bodies of water - Carrs Pond and Tarbox…read morePond - but also many side trails that crisscross and branch off the main ones. If you're new to this preserve - as we were - better download the AllTrails app onto your smartphone as unfortunately, trail blazes are virtually non-existent and there's no map posted at the trailhead. But it is nice making your way to the two lily-covered ponds, though viewing them in the height of summer is tough with all the leaves and undergrowth. We intend to visit again in the fall (when the colors should be spectacular!) and early winter.

We only got to see the end part of this bike path near Waterplace Park, but what we did see, I…read morethought it was nicely laid out and a great place to take a ride.

I wandered upon this greenway while in the area and did a little research to find out more…read more According to the RIDOT, the Fred Lippett Woonasquatucket River Greenway is a 'vital link for biking to work or school for residents in Providence and Johnston.' This is what we need more of! Ways for the local community to get where they need to go that doesn't require getting into a car! It has been proven when safe biking options are available, more people will ride their bikes and I definitely support efforts for biking and walking safely in cities. Have you been to cities where some of the streets are free of cars, for pedestrian use only? Don't you just love those areas? I know I do. These pathways serve local residents, help reduce dependence on fossil fuel vehicles and offer green spaces much needed in a city environment. The pathway uses brown and green signs to keep you on track, sidewalk space, surface roads in mostly residential areas and designated pathways. There are greenscaped areas along the way for sitting/resting and on the day we walked part of the pathway, most of these areas were being utilized. If you are not local to the bike path, and would like to drive part of your commute, and bike the rest, there are parking areas on Aleppo Street in Providence and Hillside Ave in Johnston. You can check out the website at http://www.dot.ri.gov/travel/bikeri/woonasquatucket.php for more information. Now, "Get on your bike and ride!" (Queen: Fat Bottomed Girls)

Another place were the trails was a little too muddy for me to fully explore them. But what I did…read moredo, offered a quiet relaxing exploration with some waterfront views. Parking is right of the road, so be careful getting in/out.

Osamequin Wildlife Sanctuary is a possible destination if you're looking for some trails to walk…read moreon. Unfortunately, if you visit you'll find that most of the trails there are quite short, and in need of maintenance. Tip: There are a lot of ticks here, so if you visit make sure you check yourself and your furry children before you depart On the plus side, this place is fairly close to downtown Barrington, and there are some nice views from here of the 100 Acre Cove :-)

Nostalgia and nostalgia alone has forced me to grant Lincoln Jogging (and Fitness) Trail with such…read morea high rating. Maintained by the town of Lincoln, the at times tumultuous walking trail, overlooking the Wenscott Reservoir, is a nice place to take the fam or just get away if fresh air is desired. A small parking lot infrequently has more than two cars and the other folks you pass while doing your rounds have proven to be consistently friendly. Be sure to keep your fluffy friends leashed and don't forget to pick up after them (or at least guide them far enough away from the foot path, in the leaves). I am unsure where the "fitness" comes in, because nowhere on their signage does this word appear, but for as long as I can remember this is what I've called it.

Love running out there. Beautiful scenery and great for people watching!! I can't think of…read moreanything to improve it besides expansion, maybe access to a bike tire pump.

Great value water sport event, only $20/person. And I had lots of fun…read more The staff is patient and nice. They will give you some instructions before going into the water. Just little hard to find the starting point, you need to go to the beach and park your car there.

I've seen this place on Groupon very often and I always wanted to try RI Paddle sports, and then my…read moremom went and bought the Groupon and surprised us with a day of kayak fun! First of all this place is so much fun, it's a little family company I believe and it's super cute, for couples, families and first dates just be sure to call and reserve a spot so there are kayaks ready for you. When we arrived we couldn't find the place it's literally all the way down, just keep going straight until you can't go no more. The only reason why I'm not giving the company 5 stars is because the location is right where everyone has their boats so there was absolutely no parking at all, we parked really far and had to walk far, only concern when you're exhausted you don't want to walk far to get back to the vehicle. When we arrived we were greeted by Ryan, such a sweetheart. They greeted us got us life vests let us choose our kayaks either single or doubles and then we were off. OH wait Ryan did give us instructions first on how to enter and exit, because it was a very busy area full of amazing boats, what a scenery! My mom and I had such a great time, we had 2 hours to explore and even though it was my moms first time she adjusted very quickly and it was very easy to learn! I've done it before but I very much still enjoyed myself. The pictures we got were so great and we had a really great bonding time. There's so much to see and it's so quiet and peaceful. And everyone is just so nice. There was planes flying above, people swimming and fishing nearby but not too close, very relaxing. On our way back we ran into the other kayakers and we all chatted a minute and all reminisced on the great time we had! When we got back Ryan and Cooper were there to greet us and help us out the Kayak's. I really enjoyed it and I would do it again, this place even convinced me I need a Kayak in my life. THANKS AGAIN!