Most People Don’t Know Rhode Island Has A Fairy Trail And It’s Positively Magical
By Beth Price-Williams|Updated on March 14, 2023(Originally published March 09, 2023)
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Hidden on the lush land of the South Kingstown Land Trust is an unexpected yet utterly magical fairy trail in Rhode Island. It’s not actually billed as a fairy trail, and you might just stroll past the tiny, adorable fairy houses along the way, if you didn’t know they’re there. Now you do, though, and you’re in for a magical adventure. How many fairy houses will you stumble across on your leisurely journey?
Meandering 7.6 miles through the South Kingstown Land Trust, the DuVal Trail promises a whole lot of natural beauty. However, expect a bit of a challenge as it's considered moderate.
If you're not up for a challenge, not to worry. You'll find a ton of easy hiking trails in Rhode Island that are brimming with beauty.
Wear comfy shoes on your journey along this fairy trail that features some hilly areas and varied terrain. The trail is most popular in the warmer months, although you can hike it any time of the year.
If you're following what might be the best hiking trail in Rhode Island during the winter months, bundle up and be careful of slippery, icy conditions.
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Stroll under a canopy of trees and past colorful wildflowers that add a vibrant pop of color to the landscape.
The warmer months are perfect for a journey along this scenic hiking trail in Rhode Island.
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Watch your step as you climb up natural stairs. While you'll be shaded by the canopy of trees along much of the path, you'll still want to lather on the sunscreen. (Bring some with you, too.)
However, you also want to pay attention to where you walk, because you'll be delighted by the whimsical surprises along the way. A painted lady bug, for example, sit on a mossy rock.
Have you followed this magical fairy trail in Rhode Island? What are your favorite hiking trails in Rhode Island? Let us know in the comments! Then embark on the Vin Gormley Trail, another magical Rhode Island trail.
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What are some of the best hiking trails in Rhode Island?
Once you’ve followed this fairy trail in Rhode Island, where will you go next? Here are some hiking trails in Rhode Island that will take you to beautiful waterfalls:
Ben Utter Trail leads to what might be the most well-known waterfall in Rhode Island. Stepstone Falls sits along a 2.7-mile trail. The waterfall is picture-perfect in all four seasons.
At just over half a mile, Hunt’s Mill Trail leads to a gorgeous cascade. Since there are picnic tables along the path, you might even want to bring a picnic along.
For an epic adventure, follow the 18.5-mile Blackstone River Bikeway Trail. The meandering path is ideal for biking and hiking and leads to both a beautiful waterfall and a dam.
Follow the Carr’s Pond and Tarbox Pond Trail, which clocks in at four miles, for stunning views of a shimmering cascade. The Rhode Island trail is both pet-friendly and kid-friendly.