Doggin’ Rhode Island: The 25 Best Places To Hike With Your Dog In The Ocean State
 
From Mt. Tom your dog can see across all of
Arcadia Management Area
The paw-friendly Ben Utter Trail traces
the lovely Wood River
This sheepherder’s hut in Heritage Park can provide welcome shade for your dog on a hot day
Can you tell how the Snake Den got its name?
Diamond Hill is the steepest hike your dog can take in Rhode Island - and rockiest, too
Nine Englishmen met a final fate at this spot during King Philip’s War, now Cumberland Monastery
This quiet spot at Melville Ponds attracts all sorts of visitors
Your dog can climb to the top of this observation tower at Fort Barton...
...and gaze out at the Sakonnet River and Mount Hope Bay
Ocean views are on the menu for your dog
at Cape Breton State Park
The great lawns at Cape Breton State Park are a joy for any dog
This cove at Fort Wetherill provides superb canine swimming...
...from every angle
Trails are short at Fort Wetherill but lead your dog to memorable vistas
If the surf is calm your dog can slip into the water for a swim at Beavertail Light State Park
The trail can take your dog on the rocks around Beavertail Light
The bridle trails at Goddard Memorial Park provide plenty of room for your dog
Scarborough Beach is a delight for your dog in the off-season
The Atlantic waves are frisky on the dog-friendly Block Island beaches
The South East Lighthouse on Block Island is a great place for a game of fetch
Mohegan Bluffs are a fine place for your dog to explore the beach
A ferry bench is the perfect place to grab some
shut-eye after a full dog’ day on Block Island
 
Our team of canine hiking experts set out to rate the best parks for Doggin’ Rhode Island (80 pages, $7.95)... Take the trail back to hikewithyourdog.com