Bates Trail
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Rhode Island · kent County

Bates Trail

Bates Trail runs through classic Rhode Island woodland terrain with moderate effort and local scenery.

Rating
Length
2.6 mi
Difficulty
2
County
kent
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About This Trail

A moderate woodland trail through mixed forest offering steady walking and quiet natural surroundings. The route features typical Rhode Island inland scenery with hardwood canopy, understory ferns, and seasonal brook crossings.

Location

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Coordinates: 41.6374795, -71.7439661
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Getting There

From Coventry, take Route 117 west to Route 102 south. The Bates Trail is accessible from Harkney Hill Road near the Arcadia Management Area in Kent County. Look for the trailhead parking along Harkney Hill Road.

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