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Colt State Park Loop
Easy bayfront park loop with lawns, stone walls, and water overlooks.
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John H Chafee Nature Preserve Trail
Coastal preserve walk with mixed forest, marsh, and ocean-facing sections.
Bear Point Trail
Bear Point Trail runs through classic Rhode Island woodland terrain with moderate effort and local scenery.
Ballard Trail
Ballard Trail runs through classic Rhode Island woodland terrain with moderate effort and local scenery.
About This Trail
A scenic bayfront loop in Bristol with manicured lawns, stone walls, and panoramic overlooks across Narragansett Bay. Often called Rhode Island’s most beautiful state park, the easy waterfront paths pass through open grounds with mountain and water views on all sides.
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Nearby Trails
John H Chafee Nature Preserve Trail
Coastal preserve walk with mixed forest, marsh, and ocean-facing sections.
Bear Point Trail
Bear Point Trail runs through classic Rhode Island woodland terrain with moderate effort and local scenery.
Ballard Trail
Ballard Trail runs through classic Rhode Island woodland terrain with moderate effort and local scenery.
Rocky Point Walking Trail
Waterfront walking route with sweeping Narragansett Bay views and open breezes.
East Bay Bike Path
Signature bayfront multi-use corridor linking Providence-area waterfronts and East Bay communities.
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