Hiking Trails & Parks in Rhode Island
1,745 mapped trails and 0 parks across Rhode Island. Browse by county or city, or jump straight to the full list.
About Hiking in Rhode Island
Rhode Island has 1,745 mapped hiking trails and 0 federally managed parks and recreation areas spread across 10 counties. Trail data comes from OpenStreetMap contributors; parks and campgrounds from Recreation.gov.
Trying to narrow down? Browse all trails, all parks, all 10 counties, or pick a county below to see only its options.
Where to Go in Rhode Island
A spatially-sampled view of 42 trail and park locations across Rhode Island’s counties.
Rhode Island Counties
Top 10 counties shown — 10 total indexed.
Trails by Difficulty in Rhode Island
Longest Trails in Rhode Island
Hiking guides & rankings for Rhode Island
In-depth articles drawing on the trail and park data above.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe 10 Longest Hiking Trails in Rhode Island, Ranked
Rhode Island's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.
Photo: David MarcuRhode Island's 10 Most Punishing Trails by Elevation Gain
Steep is hard. These are the ten Rhode Island trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.
Photo: Maddi BazzoccoThe Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in Rhode Island
Ten gentle, well-marked Rhode Island trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Tobias MrzykThe 10 Most Challenging Hikes in Rhode Island
Rhode Island's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Diego LozanoThe Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in Rhode Island
Federal parks and recreation areas in Rhode Island ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.
Photo: Tobias MrzykBest Waterfall Hikes in Rhode Island: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close
Rhode Island's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.