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John H Chafee Nature Preserve Trail
Coastal preserve walk with mixed forest, marsh, and ocean-facing sections.
Make a Day Trip
Estimated total time: Varies
Colt State Park Loop
Easy bayfront park loop with lawns, stone walls, and water overlooks.
Bear Point Trail
Bear Point 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.
About This Trail
Explore a coastal preserve in North Kingstown where trails pass through maritime forest, salt marsh, and oceanfront bluffs along Narragansett Bay. Named for the late senator, the preserve protects diverse habitats while offering scenic walking and wildlife observation.
Getting There
Nearby Trails
Colt State Park Loop
Easy bayfront park loop with lawns, stone walls, and water overlooks.
Bear Point Trail
Bear Point 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.
Ballard Trail
Ballard Trail runs through classic Rhode Island woodland terrain with moderate effort and local scenery.
East Bay Bike Path
Signature bayfront multi-use corridor linking Providence-area waterfronts and East Bay communities.
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