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.
- World War II Memorial Loop in Woonsocket
Kaitlin Thibodeau/Alltrails This gorgeous 4.4 mile trail is rated as moderately difficult and along it there is an impressive waterfall to be found. Social Street, Social St, Woonsocket, RI, USA
- Walkabout Trail Loop (Orange) in Chepachet
Ruth Bernier/Facebook Discover a beautiful lake along this 7.7 mile trail through the George Washington Memorial Camping Area. 2185 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, RI 02814, USA
- Breakheart Loop - Hicks Trail and Newman Trail in Exeter
R Keener/Alltrails There is a small but lovely waterfall, wooden bridges, and old stone walls waiting to be found along this 3.6 mile trail. Breakheart Pond, Rhode Island 02817, USA
- Tillinghast Pond Loop in West Greenwich
Kristen Collard/Alltrails Clocking in at a quick 2.3 miles, this loop takes you around the peaceful Tillinghast Pond. Tillinghast Pond, West Greenwich, RI 02817, USA
- Mercy Woods and Ridge Perimeter Loop in Cumberland
Lisa Gregory/Alltrails 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. Mercy Woods Trailhead, Sumner Brown Rd, Cumberland, RI 02864, USA
- Steere Hill and Heritage Park Loop in Gloucester
Heather McLarrin/Alltrails Featuring a beautiful river with a wooden bridge crossing over, this 4.7 mile loop is perfect for a long meandering stroll. Steere Hill Trail, Glocester, RI 02814, USA
- Turner Loop Trail in East Providence
Ken Poisson/Alltrails 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. Turner Avenue, Turner Ave, Milton, VT 05468, USA
Which of these beautiful trails are you rushing to discover first? Or are you perhaps planning to visit every single one of them?
Kaitlin Thibodeau/Alltrails
This gorgeous 4.4 mile trail is rated as moderately difficult and along it there is an impressive waterfall to be found.
Social Street, Social St, Woonsocket, RI, USA
Ruth Bernier/Facebook
Discover a beautiful lake along this 7.7 mile trail through the George Washington Memorial Camping Area.
2185 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, RI 02814, USA
R Keener/Alltrails
There is a small but lovely waterfall, wooden bridges, and old stone walls waiting to be found along this 3.6 mile trail.
Breakheart Pond, Rhode Island 02817, USA
Kristen Collard/Alltrails
Clocking in at a quick 2.3 miles, this loop takes you around the peaceful Tillinghast Pond.
Tillinghast Pond, West Greenwich, RI 02817, USA
Lisa Gregory/Alltrails
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.
Mercy Woods Trailhead, Sumner Brown Rd, Cumberland, RI 02864, USA
Heather McLarrin/Alltrails
Featuring a beautiful river with a wooden bridge crossing over, this 4.7 mile loop is perfect for a long meandering stroll.
Steere Hill Trail, Glocester, RI 02814, USA
Ken Poisson/Alltrails
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.
Turner Avenue, Turner Ave, Milton, VT 05468, USA
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