These 7 Easy Loop Trail Hikes Will Show You All Of The Natural Beauty Rhode Island has to offer
There’s not much better than a good hike out in nature. Breathing in fresh air, hearing the birds above, observing your surroundings, it’s a great way to enjoy time with loved ones or find some peace and quiet for yourself. One of the nicest ways to hike is on a loop trail, there is no worrying about getting lost because you end up right where you started! A neat feature of Rhode Island is that is has a bunch of loop trails to explore of all different lengths, and each have their own merits. Here are seven of our favorites.
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Social Street, Social St, Woonsocket, RI, USA
This gorgeous 4.4 mile trail is rated as moderately difficult and along it there is an impressive waterfall to be found.
2185 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, RI 02814, USA
Discover a beautiful lake along this 7.7 mile trail through the George Washington Memorial Camping Area.
Breakheart Pond, Rhode Island 02817, USA
There is a small but lovely waterfall, wooden bridges, and old stone walls waiting to be found along this 3.6 mile trail.
Tillinghast Pond, West Greenwich, RI 02817, USA
Clocking in at a quick 2.3 miles, this loop takes you around the peaceful Tillinghast Pond.
Mercy Woods Trailhead, Sumner Brown Rd, Cumberland, RI 02864, USA
Explore this loop trail with a particular eye out for local wildlife that are often spotted in Mercy woods! The hike is 3.4 miles and very lightly trafficked, so there's a good chance you'll have it to yourself.
Steere Hill Trail, Glocester, RI 02814, USA
Featuring a beautiful river with a wooden bridge crossing over, this 4.7 mile loop is perfect for a long meandering stroll.
Turner Avenue, Turner Ave, Milton, VT 05468, USA
Located right in East Providence, this 2.9 mile trail is bright and open and even has a wooden bridge that goes over a lake.
Which of these beautiful trails are you rushing to discover first? Or are you perhaps planning to visit every single one of them?
