Posted in Rhode Island
September 17, 2016
10 Picturesque Hikes For Fall Foliage In Rhode Island
Living in New England might mean having to deal with unpredictable weather and long winters, but every fall it suddenly becomes worth it! Autumn gives way to gorgeous changing foliage with vibrant shades of reds and orange, fantastic seasonal attractions like apple and pumpkin picking, hay rides, ghost tours, and so much more. One of the very best fall activities to enjoy is most certainly hiking through our beautiful old forests to catch the gorgeous changes in scenery. Knowing where to go to make the most of this time of year is important, so here’s a list of 10 great foliage hikes in the state!
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This lovely lush forested area in the East Bay area of Little Rhody offers fantastic interconnected trails and gorgeous scenery. Choose between three different trail heads and seven acres of combined trail.
This charming refuge offers diverse habitats and wildlife, a waterfall, a historic cemetery, and so much more! Find it off route 102 in Exeter.
The 14,000 acres making up this amazing state recreational area offer countless trails to experience the most of fall. Each trailhead offers something a little different, but just as wonderful.
The walking trails surrounding the reservoir near historical Kenyon's Grist Mill offer beautiful scenery and easy to navigate terrain. If you're feeling extra adventurous, we suggest renting a kayak and taking it through the Queen's River to see the foliage by kayak.
This fantastic state park is a perfect place for a casual stroll through the woods. It offers 627 acres of beautiful forest, a massive and beautiful pond, and other exciting features.
Fort Nature is a small, but stunning preserve in North Smithfield. It is conveniently located off Route 5 and so worth visiting.
Walk through a gorgeous forested bed of bright orange and yellow leaves at this fantastic preserve in Lincoln. In case you're a city dweller, it's also just 10 minutes from Providence so you can experience the fall without traveling far.
Choose a hike around breathtaking small streams painted with the fallen leaves, stroll along the beach, or walk through the field! Goddard Park offers so many beautiful choices off Ives Road in Warwick.
Red maple and Atlantic white cypress line the trails at this beautiful kettle hole area of Hopkinton.
Hiking around Bowdish Lake is a perfect way to take in the changing foliage. Staying for the weekend at the Bowdish Lake Camping Area is also highly encouraged!
To learn more about Weetamoo Woods, number one on this list of great fall hikes, click here.
