The Ephraim Hunt Ministerial Land is a conservation area maintained by the Rehoboth Land Trust that…read moreoffers several well maintained pathways through the local woodlands. At approximately 64 acres, this land is a quiet, peaceful place to stretch your legs. Tucked away on Pond Street, there is a dirt parking lot that allows several cars to pull in off the road. The land was purchased by the Rehoboth Land Trust when the Congregational Church at the center of town required funds to repair their sanctuary ceiling and steeple. Wanting to maintain the land as undeveloped, this area remains open to the public to soak in the sights and sounds of nature. Hunting is allowed on the property in-season so be sure to take precautions, as appropriate. Swamps, old fields, brooks, and a high knoll mark the land. A map of the area greets you when you pass through the main gate, though I feel like there were more trails than what was pictured. All-in-all, there are only so many ways to go so its hard to get lost. There are some ups and downs and a lovely little boardwalk that helps you traverse some of the wetlands. The trails were very well maintained and easy to traverse - the blue to orange path gives you a nice loop through the land. The furthest end of the loop skirts the Rehoboth Village Cemetery if you want to make a quick detour.

A really nice quiet spot. Amazing sunsets here, when you first enter its farmland so it's open and…read moreexpansive. Then you walk along a forest trail, that eventually opens up to the Bay with tides. It's very quiet here. There's a good amount of parking, probably like for 8-9 cars. I've seen deer, turkey, flocks of geese, rabbits lots of wildlife. Dogs aren't allowed because it's a protected area. One of my favorite places to go.

At over 70 acres, this wildlife refuge is situated on a parcel of land that comprises Barrington's…read morehistoric Nockum Hill. A beautiful outdoor space any time of the year; there are a number of trails to peruse this mix of coastal wetland filled with marshes, fields, forest, and farmland. There is a small parking area on George Street just as the road starts to curve. A small sign marks the entrance to the first trailhead. Named for a Barrington native and prominent naturalist, the trails here meander through the various landscape. A couple off-shoots give you access to areas like a small boardwalk area that extends into the upper marshlands. Several of the fields have birdhouses erected that attract all kinds of species. I believe I caught a couple views of some bluebirds during my time here. And geese. So many geese. Another trail delivers you to the sandy shores of the Hundred Acre Cove. Really beautiful in January when I visited, all iced over. This beach is a nesting area for the diamondback terrapin. There is a park bench on this shoreline to soak in the views. Of note, there is a seemingly out of place pistol range on site for the Barrington Police which is very well-marked for safety. All-in-all, a pleasant place to get outside.

Came here on a bright sunny day and made the most of it. Found out this time that the trail does…read moreNOT allow running because of the wildlife on the premises. Makes complete sense since the refuge hosts events for people to come learn and study about wildlife on the property. They have renovated different sections of the trail such as wooden bridges and benches along the walk. The walk is beautiful and is good for a short hike. They have different routes depending on how long to plan to walk for. Great experience for families or even by yourself to see what nature has to offer.

What a wonderful little sanctuary in Seekonk. The trails are well marked, plenty of raised walkways…read moreand water features. Free parking, easy access and quiet space, no pets allowed.

This is a very pretty spot to hike out to. The view from the ledge point is stunning. It must be…read morepopular because we left picking up trash on the way out. Mostly beer cans and water bottles.

This is a beautiful spot to walk through trails, it is clean and well kept. The walk along the…read moreriver offers many views, the wooded trails are pretty, and the waterfall at the end is a nice reward. I stayed on the main trail going out, and coming back used the smaller more wooded paths. I would come back, friendly people too.

Very walkable trails through peaceful woodlands along the Three Mile River. Good parking, picnic…read morearea with grills available, visitor center, and bathrooms at the park entrance. While a little busy at the parking/trailhead area itself, once you progress a bit through the woods, things quiet down considerably and you're able to find tranquility and splendid isolation to your heart's desire (yes, far from the madding crowd ... good old Hardy). The main trail culminates at a dam with fish ladders and it's impressive to see the torrent of water gushing over. Upstream from the dam, the river flows leisurely and on a beautiful end-of-summer day like this, the water is a pristine mirror. Many trails to choose from (though they tend to be unmarked - but it's hard to get lost as they all tend to loop back to the main): we walked a branch off the main path that ran right along the riverbank; and we found another trail that went by a "fragrance garden" and a little gnome village which added a touch of whimsy. Great for the kids and many dog walkers (and am happy to say, no doggy doo-doo's noted, so glad to see owners picking up after them!)

For a super-easy trail that maybe stretches two miles across all trails, this place is a lot of…read morefun. It has everything. Bridges, secret hideouts, random props in the woods, and of course that beautiful cove (even prettier around sunset). If you're coming here I recommend doing ALL the trails or you'll really miss out, so come when it's somewhat dry out. The trail to your left when you first get there (blue?) is a lot of fun if you do the whole thing (across the bridge and everything) and the one to your right when you enter (red?) has bridges, bird watching fort and other neat things. Definitely an easy "hike" as everything is flat, but terrain is interesting enough to keep it fun. Especially recommended if you have kids, there is a lot to discover.

Another place were the trails was a little too muddy for me to fully explore them. But what I did…read moredo, offered a quiet relaxing exploration with some waterfront views. Parking is right of the road, so be careful getting in/out.

Great place to walk! Quiet and very well maintained. Good wildlife - saw snakes and a pair of…read moreotters! Great place!!!

Ponds trails and…read morereflections Attleboro Springs has long been used as a place for prayer, reflection and thought. The land is located right behind the National Shrine of our Lady of La Salette and is still own by the shine but anyone is allowed to use the land as long as they are quiet and respectful. The area is almost 120 acres and has several miles of well marked and trimmed trails. Lots of pudding stone, maples and fragrant pepper bushes as well as several lovely little ponds. The trails have several little bridges and boardwalks to keep you out of the mud. One of the very cool things about the sanctuary is the Braille Trail. This trail has a rope guide as well as information in braille so that seeing impaired people can enjoy and learn about the area too. The hiking isn't strenuous but in the snow and ice can be a bit difficult. There are several areas where you can stop and reflect, pray, think or just rest your butt. There are lots of educational programs and lectures going on here all year long for kids and anyone else that wants to learn about nature or history. A lovely place to learn, reflect, pray, think or just have some fun

From spring to fall, we like to take our kids on nature trails in the area and came across Village…read morePark. And we are glad we did! The trails are nicely maintained and easy to navigate. The scenery is perfect for photography and there is even an old (and I mean OLD) rusty car along one of the trails. That, to me, was the highlight of the park. My son is really into Hot Wheels and cars so it got him super excited to see this. That alone was worth the trip. If you are looking for a new trail to explore, definitely check out Village Park!

Pudding stones wildcats…read moreand woods Village Park is a cool place to hike and spend some time looking at all the cool rocks. Most to the weird rocks around here are actually called pudding stones because of the rather odd appearance. Apparently some one once thought they looked liked a Xmas pudding with raisins in it. Or something. The huge rocks look man made but they are quite natural in formation. This were probably formed about 590 million years ago, give or a take a few millennium and are a classic example of a conglomerate type of stone. They are usually don't contain fossils but are still really cool to look at. Lots of them have cool and different colors that contrast the "raisins' with basic rock and the early settlers liked to use them for building. Kind of a natural type of concrete. I couldn't find out exactly how large the park is but it is definitely big enough to get a decent work out. Lots of ups and downs with huge rocks to climb over. Many of the larger rocks have cool names like Wildcat Rock and give nice views when you climb up them. The park does have some nice maps but it is sill easy to get lost. But that's half the fun. The park shares a parking lot with the Swansea Library so it can get a bit tight at times buy you usually can find somewhere to put your car. A cool and different sort of park, especially if you happen to enjoy geology. Lots of fun rocks to look at and examine while you hike and the larger ones are fun to climb.. A cool park to explore all year long.

Great nature area/park inside of Providence RI. The park is larger than it looks from thr entrance…read more I only went up one trail bit I know it has several. Thr view from the top is amazing and it has seating and a fire pit. Great place for early morning sunrise or late evening sunset yoga and meditation ‍. The skate park, playground and baseball field makes this a big family spot.

Can my tax dollars please go towards better signage & upkeep of this beautiful park? Please?…read more Such a joy to have public access to green space like this right in the middle of the city. I felt my cortisol drop significantly just after a few steps on the trail. At one point, the Providence noise pollution almost disappeared & all I could hear was birds & bugs & wind. Unfortunately it's a seriously confusing smorgasbord of trails. I had to pull up AllTrails a few times, which is borderline embarrassing, considering how small of a park this is. I'm not sure I really followed any of the proper trails, just kinda zigzagged around. I would've felt more at ease if the trails were marked more clearly. Still highly recommend as a great green space. Enjoy!

This is basically an extension of Hunt's Mill, which is across the street. Parking in front, use…read morethe right side your first time visiting. Lots of birds including Blue Herring. The water is beautiful around sunset. Not many bugs and a nice place to get exercise.

I took a walk around the Turner Reservoir Loop Trail in East Providence (about 3.25 miles) and had…read moresuch a good time out there. The trail's easy and mostly well-kept, with a mix of wooded paths, quiet road sections, and lovely stretches along the water. There was a nice breeze coming off the reservoir, and despite a few muddy spots, it was an easy, peaceful loop to take in the sights. Wildlife was out in full force--robins everywhere, a swan, Canadian geese with goslings, a couple of mallards, double-crested cormorants, a great blue heron, two eastern cottontails, a sunbathing turtle, and one very unfortunate (and very deceased) muskrat right on the trail. It's always a bit of everything in nature. The flowers were equally impressive. I came across the biggest patch of pink lady's slippers I've ever seen--easily over 100 in bloom. The Allegheny blackberry brambles and Blue Bugleweed were flowering too, so there was color everywhere. Really felt like spring was showing off. One thing to note: a few parts of the trail get close to residential areas and cross some busier roads, which slightly breaks the immersion, but the bulk of it feels tucked away in nature. Definitely a trail I'd recommend if you're looking for an easy, rewarding loop with lots of wildlife and wildflowers to take in. A great way to spend an afternoon.