Let's Go Play Outside

Rhode Island · Newport County

Hiking in Newport County: find your next outing

One outing. Just the right one.

Compare the 6 hiking trails in Newport County by duration, level and access.

By François Dumaine · updated October 14, 2026

See the trails in Newport County
Hiking in Newport County

Our favourites in Newport County

Three ways to get out there.

See the Top 6

Hiking trails in Newport County

6 trails

Third Beach

  • 3 hr 45 min walk
  • 10.9 km
  • Dogs: to be confirmed

Before you go

Access & booking

Fees and access conditions are on each trail page.

See the trails

Season & conditions

Trails can close or change with the season: thaw, snow, maintenance. Each trail page links to the site manager, who publishes closures.

Our practical tips

With your dog

The dog rules are not yet confirmed on our trail pages for this region.

Our practical tips

Counts based on our 6 trails in Newport County; details and sources are on each trail page.

Frequently asked questions

How many hiking trails are there in Newport County?

We list 6: 4 easy, 1 hard and 1 without a listed level.

Which hike should I start with in Newport County?

Among the 4 easy trails, start with Brenton Point State Park (2.4 km, 45 min), Fort Wetherill State Park (2.4 km, 45 min) and Miantonomi Memorial Park (2.4 km, 45 min). Each trail page gives the duration, the level and the access conditions.

How do I check conditions before I go?

Each trail page links to the site manager's website (park, municipality, reserve), which publishes closures and rules. During the thaw and after heavy rain, some trails may be closed.

Keep exploring

Good ideas, ready to go.

Free guide: 25 hikes under 2 hours from Montreal

Drive time, distance and level for each one. The ones we go back to ourselves.

Get the guide