Bristol County, Rhode Island
278 hiking trails · 0parks & campgrounds · 21 cities. Real OpenStreetMap + Recreation.gov data.
About Hiking in Bristol County, Rhode Island
Bristol County is home to 278 mapped hiking trails and 0 federal parks, campgrounds, and recreation areas spread across 21 cities. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors; park and campground info comes from Recreation.gov.
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Trails & Parks in Bristol County
Up to 200 pinpoints showing trail and park locations across the county.
Cities in Bristol County
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Sample Trails in Bristol County
Hiking guides for Rhode Island
Statewide rankings and guides — useful context for Bristol County.
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.