Hiking Trails & Parks in Rhode Island
1,730 mapped hiking and walking trails, plus 0 parks, recreation areas, and campgrounds across Rhode Island. Free trail maps for every listing — browse by county or city, or jump straight to the full list.
About Hiking in Rhode Island
Rhode Island has 1,730 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
Curated Guides for Rhode Island
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hiking trails in Rhode Island?
Yes — we have 1,730 mapped hiking and walking trails in Rhode Island, sourced from OpenStreetMap. Browse the full list below, with distance, elevation, and difficulty for each.
What is the most difficult hiking trail in Rhode Island?
Little Sister Extra Credit near Bradford is rated hard — the toughest classification among Rhode Island's mapped trails.
What is the best hiking trail in Rhode Island for families?
2 Track Connector near Manville is one of the best family picks in Rhode Island — easy difficulty, short enough for kids and first-timers. See the full family hiking guide below for more options.
Is there a trail map for Rhode Island?
Each of the 1,730 trails in Rhode Island has its own page with an interactive map, GPS coordinates, and a link to view it on OpenStreetMap — no app or account needed.
What parks and recreation areas are in Rhode Island?
We don't have parks or recreation areas mapped in Rhode Island yet.
Can I go camping in Rhode Island?
We don't show any campgrounds with mapped campsites in Rhode Island right now — check the state level for more camping options nearby.
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.