This 2.4 Mile Trail In Rhode Island Leads To A Historic Fort

It's truly amazing how much history there is to be found tucked away in little towns in Rhode Island. It's so inspiring to be able to visit so many different spots and feel like you're getting to look through a window into the past. One particularly beautiful spot with a rich history is Fort Barton and the surrounding woods.

Fort Barton is located in Tiverton Rhode Island on 83 acres of nearly untouched land.

The draw of this area is the large military fort that starts off a hike through the woods (should you so choose.)

It is a steep uphill climb to begin with, but you will be rewarded with stunning views. Even more so if you choose to climb the observation tower and take in a full panoramic view of the Narragansett Bay.

The Fort itself is a relic from the revolutionary war and includes fortifications that were built during the battle of Rhode Island in 1778.

Once you've taken in the Fort and given your legs a little rest from that climb, there are over two miles of trail to explore in the Fort Barton woods.

This is not the easiest hike as some of the wooden bridges are not in the best shape, but so long as you observe your surroundings and wear good shoes, the trails make for a delightful hike with rewarding views.

If you don't want the longer hike, you can certainly just visit the fort and climb back down, that climb in itself is some great exercise with rewarding history at the end.

But the woods are also gorgeous and the location of the charming Flesh and Sin Brook. Definitely worth a visit!

We think Fort Barton seems like a great place to spend the day hiking and learning about the military history of Rhode Island through interacting with actual relics of it. Will you be making a visit soon?