Seeing as Rhode Island is a largely flat state, you might think our hiking trails are all easy due to the lack of elevation gains. But the Ocean State definitely does have some hikes that are surprisingly challenging, mostly due to their length. The The Pachaug Trail, for example, spans a whopping 24 miles, although a much more manageable 7.4-mile stretch is located in Rhode Island (the rest is in Connecticut). If you’re up for a long, fun day, check it out.

The Pachaug Trail is a long, horseshoe-shaped stretch of land that spans parts of eastern Connecticut as well as the town of Hopkinton.
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Rhode Island's portion of the trail is a 7.4-mile stretch of rugged terrain and beautiful scenery.
The Pachaug Trail actually used to be much larger, but but it has been steadily made smaller over the years since World War II.
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The trail is one of the Blue-Blazed hiking trails maintained by the Connecticut Forest and Park Association, and it's open all year (weather permitting).
While most of the trail is flat, there is a bit of elevation gain -- and don't expect the entire walk to be smooth sailing.
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It crosses some streams and wet land areas, so bring your bug spray and prepare to get your feet wet.

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The terrain here is varied, and you'll see everything from forest land to small streams, caves, and waterfront land.
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You may even spot some fallen trees from a recent storm.
One of the perks of this trail is that you'll enjoy some fantastic views of Beach Pond -- parts of the trail are on the shoreline.
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Beach Pond is a 430-acre body of water that sits on the Rhode Island border. While swimming in Beach Pond is no longer allowed, you're still welcome to relax by the water and put your feet in.
When you go on this adventure, make sure to bring a GPS with you or keep good track of time.
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There's no marker at the end of this official trail, so it's easy to keep right on going.
We're lucky to have a big part of the Pachaug Trail here in Rhode Island.
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While this hike is most often enjoyed in the summer and early fall, you can attempt it whenever the weather allows.

Have you ever attempted this beautiful hike? Which trail is your favorite Rhode Island hike? You can tell us on our nomination page.

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