Have you ever wanted to climb to the highest elevation in the Ocean State? You won’t need special shoes, harnesses, or rope to do it. A short hike will take you to the highest spot and then you’ll have the ultimate bragging rights for ascending this summit in Rhode Island.
Rhode Island’s highest elevation is the lowest of all of the rest of the country’s high points, but it’s still pretty cool.
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This highest elevation is located in Foster, only a half a mile from the Connecticut border.
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Jerimoth Hill is the states highest point at just 812 feet. The hill was named after Jerimoth Brown, an early settler in the area.
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Access to the trail leading to the summit is off of Route 101 and is marked by a sign on the road. There is a small parking area next to the trailhead.
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The wooded trail is just 0.3 miles long through the pine forest. The elevation gain on the trail is just a mere ten foot gain.
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The high ground spot is a small area that has been cleared of trees. The highest elevation is a rocky outcrop on the edge of the clearing.
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You can view the marker set into this spot. It is a popular destination for hikers or high pointers who seek to reach the highest point in different areas.
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Hikers can sign into the summit register located in the mailbox at the top of Jerimoth Hill. This spot was not accessible until 2005 due to a previous landowner that prohibited visitors. Today we are lucky enough to be able to freely access the highest elevation point in Rhode Island.
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Have you ever been to the highest elevation in Rhode Island? What did you think of the tippy top of the state? Let us know in the comments section below.
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If you love exploring the outdoors, try taking a hike on one of these awesome trails or check out this geological wonder in the Ocean State.
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