Best Road Biking in Rhode Island

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1

Rhode Island, Washington County

00 :58 hrs
9.7 mi
41.711784 ft
Moderate

Block Island is situated 20 miles east of the eastern tip of Long Island and offers a unique and enjoyable biking destination for the adventurous. The ride on Block Island includes sea travel by ferry from Montauk, New York out to the island which is technically part of the State of Rhode Island. Once on the island, riders will enjoy many scenic attractions and water views. The ferry services from New York are provided by Viking Ferry Lines. Be sure to confirm ferry fees and schedules when planning the trip out to the island. There are also ferry services that access the island from Rhode Island.

2

Rhode Island, Kent County

02 :35 hrs
26.6 mi
113.91492 ft
Hard

This road biking adventure offers a secluded ride through a heavily forested area and features Scituate Reservoir. Most of the ride runs around the reservoir and you will even cross over the water at two places on the lake. Tree species that you will find in the forest that lines the roads include ash, birch, maple, oak and pine. Be apprised that while most of the ride has low traffic roads there may be times or places with moderate traffic.

3

Rhode Island, Washington County

03 :15 hrs
33.1 mi
75.79808 ft
Hard

This road biking adventure will take you through pristine forest areas and farmland, as well as past several lakes. Trees that line the roads include ash, maple, birch, oak and pine. Some of the lakes featured on this hike include Glen Rock Reservoir, Yawgoo Mill Pond, Hundred Acre Pond and of course Worden Pond. Be apprised that although the ride is mostly without traffic but there may be a spot or two with some moderate traffic.

4

Rhode Island, Newport

01 :08 hrs
11.4 mi
12.897201 ft
Easy

This is a great destination for a leisurely ride along the ocean. You will travel through quiet countryside roads to world-famous mansions. The route follows the coastline for some time with great views over the water and also weaves through some parks and forested areas. You will also get the chance to explore some of the kettle ponds that are typical in the area. This route is flat and easy to cruise along and is especially great off-season when summer traffic has disappeared and you have more room and can avoid the crowd.

5

Rhode Island, Providence

02 :22 hrs
12.3 mi
89.97375 ft
Hard

Beginning in the northern part of the city of Pawtucket this road biking adventure will take you through city streets and on up to the wilderness of the northeastern corner of the state. Featured are urban, suburban and pristine forest views. You will pass, ride along and over two beautiful reservoirs, Diamond Hill and Arnold Mills Reservoirs. The roads in the northeastern corner display the forest beautifully with maple, ash, birch, oak and pine trees.

6

Rhode Island, Bristol

01 :26 hrs
14.6 mi
25.937923 ft
Moderate

This road biking adventure runs through some busy streets in the coastal towns of Bristol, Warren, Riverside and East Providence. You get spectacular views of the coves and water inlets as you ride over the water on several bridges along the East Providence Bike Path. Some of the other highlights include Brickyard Pond, Bicknell Park, Squantum Woods State Park and Metacomet Golf Course. Be apprised that this can easily be done as an out and back as well.

7

Rhode Island, Washington County

04 :21 hrs
44.6 mi
168.93854 ft
Expert

This road biking adventure offers a secluded ride through remote wilderness. Some of the features of this ride include lakes, pristine forest areas, wildlife and the small town of Wyoming. Trees that line the roads include maple, oak, ash, birch and pine. Some of the lakes that you will see include Wyoming Pond, Locustville Pond and Baily Pond. Be apprised that the trail will take you into Connecticut.

8

Rhode Island, Wakefield-Peacedale

01 :48 hrs
18.2 mi
42.685757 ft
Moderate

This coastal cruise offers some spectacular seaside views. You are also likely to see some wildlife and beaches, as well as ride passed a couple coves and lakes (Bluff Hill Cove, Silver Lake, Money Pond and Sprague Pond). Wildlife that you may see include a variety of waterfowl. Also featured is Point Judith and it's lighthouse. Be apprised that while most of the ride is on low traffic roads there may be times and places where there is some moderate traffic.

9

Rhode Island, Providence

01 :30 hrs
15.4 mi
81.09975 ft
Moderate

Dunn Park Cruise offers a road biking adventure that features forest, a reservoir and ponds and small Rhode Island towns. Some of the tree species that line the roads include ash, birch, maple, oak and pine. Bodies of water that you will ride by include Slatersville Reservoir as well as Primrose, Todds and Trout Brook ponds. Be apprised that there might be an area or two with some moderate traffic.

10

Rhode Island, Warwick

03 :40 hrs
37 mi
28.683033 ft
Hard

Beginning at Sprague Playground this road biking adventure takes you through urban, suburban and a few forested areas. Some of the features of this ride include lakes, coastline, beach, a waterfall and forest. The lakes featured include Davol Pond, Greenwich Cove, Gorton Pond, Sand Pond and more. As you cross the Potawomut River you will pass by Forge Falls.

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