Explore the Hiking Trails on Block Island

The most common way of touring Block Island is to rent either a bicycle or a moped from one of the many rental companies located about Old Harbor and New Harbor. But within the borders of Block Island, Rhode Island's most famous vacation spot, you'll find a vast network of hiking trails and paths that are only accessible on foot. To ignore the hiking trails on Block Island would be a grievous shame, for they lead to some of the most gloriously beautiful spots on the island.

Because of this, hiking is a very popular activity on Block Island, practiced by residents and visitors alike. Hiking along the roads allows you appreciate the natural beauty of Block Island and the many Victorian and New England style houses and buildings. Hiking along the roads of Block Island will bring you past various points of interest that just can't be appreciated when traveling in a fast moving car or moped.

Just up the road from New Harbor, you'll pass the Island Cemetery. Feel free to continue your hike onto the cemetery grounds. From the high hills within the cemetery you have a great vantage point from which to view the North Lighthouse and the Rhode Island coastline.

To reach the North Lighthouse, you would travel on a single road all the way to the northern tip of Block Island. This road is a few miles long, so you may want to actually choose a bike or moped. When you reach the end, there will be a parking area, and you can continue hiking to the North Lighthouse. From the beach and the beautiful dunes that surround the area, you be able to relax and enjoy the ocean scenery, as well as view the North Lighthouse up close. Be sure to look for the Labyrinth, the Maze, and the Clay Head Trail on your way back from the lighthouse, as they are all wonderful places to explore and relax under the afternoon sky.

Exploring the many dirt and gravel roads that branch off from the main roads will also lead you through large open fields bordered by old rock walls, peaceful meadows, serene lakes that sparkle brightly in the sunlight, and small ponds dotted with lily pads and populated by colorful dragonflies.