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Posted in Rhode Island Nature September 05, 2017 by Tammy Laforest

The Awesome Hike In Rhode Island That Will Take You Straight To An Abandoned Estate

Rhode Island is full of natural wonder and hiking trails to explore it all. Shady woods aren’t the only places to hike. This walk along the coast of Aquidneck Island is brimming with beautiful natural scenery and leads to an incredible discovery at the end.

During these uncertain times, please keep safety in mind and consider adding destinations to your bucket list to visit at a later date.

Brenton Point State Park is located on Aquidneck Island in the town of Newport off of Ocean Drive.

It is home to the Newport Kite Festival held each July in the park's grassy fields with their vast open skies and gorgeous ocean views.

Starting in the parking lot, you can hike nearly three miles along the Brenton Point Seawall.

Climb to the top of the stairs to catch a glimpse of birds, bunnies and other beach wildlife.

Continue along the seawall until you reach the King’s Beach Fishing Area. You are nearly to the headquarters building where you will leave the predictable path of the seawall.

Start walking the grass until you find the gravel path. If you follow the trail to the right, you will find the old stone observation tower.

But if you follow the trail to the end, you will find the abandoned stables.

The ruins of the stables and observation tower are all that remain of the carriage house from the sprawling estate once known as The Bells.

Once beautiful, it was destroyed by fire in the 1960s, partially demolished and left to decay. Now it is just a hidden surprise being devoured by nature at the end of a beautiful long hike along the ocean.

You never know what you are going to find at the end of a trail. Click here to discover other abandoned places Rhode Island.