CityState: To-do List
Rhode Island Hikes
Editor’s note: Be sure to verify the parks and
trails are open to the public before visiting.
Ballard Park
Ballard Park is essentially a quarry with trails
surrounding it. Check out the overlooks, which
include a thirty-foot cliff above an open meadow.
Trails are short and it is a very kid-friendly
hike. Hazard Road, Newport.
Ben Utter Trail/Stepstone Falls
Without a doubt, Stepstone Falls is one of the
most beautiful spots in Rhode Island. There
are some rocky areas, but the trail is about a
mile-and-a-half each way and is fairly easy. The
hike is located in the Arcadia Wildlife Management
Area. Plain Road, West Greenwich.
Bowdish Lake
If you love the beauty of the great outdoors, take
a hike around Bowdish Lake. This scenic nature
area provides the perfect location to retreat
back to Zen and breathe in fresh air. Putnam
Pike, Glocester, 568-8890, bowdishlake.com.
Connors Farm
The entrance to this farm is in a residential
neighborhood and its trails aren’t very well
Westconnaug Meadows
Trees are labeled with short descriptions, includknown.
The Smithfield Land Trust calls it one
of the most scenic trails in the area. There are
some overlooks and beautiful stone walls within
the two- to two-and-a-half-mile hike. It is a
moderate hike with some areas of elevation. 24
Connors Farm Rd., Smithfield.
Fisherville Brook Wildlife Refuge
Catch a glimpse of the blue spring sky at one
of the Audubon Society of Rhode Island’s wildlife
refuges. Its ample scenery of roughly 1,013
acres of fields, diverse forest habitats including
a pond, streams, a waterfall and even a historic
cemetery put this refuge on the list of places
where you can enjoy a casual walk on a spring
or summer day. Pardon Joslin Road, Exeter,
295-8283, asri.org.
Goddard Memorial State Park
Throughout the year, this park attracts thousands
of visitors. It offers a beautiful natural
environment including spacious lawns, fields
and forested areas. Take a stroll by the water
or frolic through the fields and catch a glimpse
of the beauty nature has to offer. 1095 Ives Rd.,
Warwick, 884-2010, riparks.com.
Hidden Lake
This is a beautiful spot by a lake that’s not so
hidden once you find it. There are plenty of trails
to take in nature’s bounty, too. Camp Yawgoog
Road, Hopkinton.
Lincoln Woods State Park
Take a hike and experience one of Blackstone
Valley’s greatest treasures. This 627-acre state
park boasts walking trails through the woods
and around Olney Pond. Peep flora and fauna
throughout, and don’t forget to bring your furry
best friend with you; Fido is allowed to walk
too, but he must be on a leash. 2 Manchester
Print Works Rd., Lincoln, 723-7892, riparks.com.
Steere Hill Farm/Heritage Park
There is a beautiful hill on the top of the main
trail with a bench underneath it. It opens up to
a large field with a great view. The park boasts
more than five miles of trails that are moderately
difficult, with some elevation. Route 44 to Chestnut
Road, Chepachet.
Weetamoo Woods
This East Bay loop trail offers nearly six wooded
miles that people of all skill levels can enjoy.
Be sure to pack a lunch and check out High
Rock for great views at the highest point in the
woods. East Road, Tiverton, 625-1300.
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