When it comes to getting some exercise, it’s tough to top a nice seaside stroll. Luckily, the Ocean State has plenty of waterfront trails, one of our favorites being at the Napatree Point Conservation Area. Located on the outskirts of Westerly, this 3.2-mile trek is one-of-a-kind.

The Napatree Point Conservation Area sits on 86 acres of some of the rarest habitats in Rhode Island.
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It's owned and managed by the Watch Hill Fire District and the Watch Hill Conservancy.
The area has been formally designated a “Globally Important Bird Area” by the National Audubon Society, and it's home to many species of federally and state-listed endangered species.
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And aside from all of that, it's simply a pleasant place to walk.
The 3.2-mile trail is a loop that spans the entire length of the recreation area, and almost all of it is oceanside territory.
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And since it's a nice, flat, easy walk, it happens to be a great hike for all skill levels.

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For the first mile, you'll walk across beach sand, which can be wet or dry depending on the weather.
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After that, you'll head through some marsh grass.
Eventually you'll reach Fort Mansfield, which was a coastal artillery installation that can be traced back to a joint Army-Navy Board created in 1883 known as the Gun Foundry Board.
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You can turn around here if you'd like to make it a two-mile hike instead, but we highly recommend completing the full loop. It's worth it.
Napatree Point is open all year, and the hike is magical in any season.
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Depending on when you go, you might spot falcons, herons, egrets, or even deer and raccoons.

Have you ever hiked this nice, mellow trail? It makes for a lovely summer hike if you can go early in the day, but check it out after Labor Day weekend to avoid the seasonal crowds.

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