Rhode Island
Welcome to the East Coast Greenway in Rhode Island
The East Bay Bike Path in autumn. From the stunning architecture and rich culture of Providence and the surrounding mill villages to tranquil views of Narragansett Bay, the route through Rhode Island is as unique as its history. From city to country, trail users will experience the great diversity and appeal of the Ocean State. The 50-mile East Coast Greenway route in Rhode Island enters the state in the north from Massachusetts on the Blackstone River Bikeway in an historic region that was the birthplace of the American industrial revolution. Seven miles of this trail are paved, largely following the right-of-way of the historic Blackstone Canal. The remainder of the trail to Pawtucket is on road, but scheduled for development. Heading south from Pawtucket, the ECG follows a series of well-chosen roadways into Providence, eventually reaching India Point Park at the head of Narragansett Bay. From there, travelers can take a side trip along the 14-mile East Bay Bike Path for beautiful views of the bay or continue along a series of short off-road paths and select roadways through downtown Providence to reach the Cranston city line and, shortly thereafter, the Cranston Bikepath. The Cranston Bikepath, Warwick Greenway, West Warwick Greenway, and Coventry Greenway, all sections of the Washington Secondary Rail-Trail, provide 13.3 miles of continuous off-road travel, entirely paved with the exception of about 1.5 miles of gravel surface in eastern Coventry. The westernmost portion of the Washington Secondary Rail-Trail, the 10-mile Trestle Trail, is scheduled for completion over the next several years and will bring ECG users to the Connecticut border. While in Rhode Island, be sure to stop in and visit us at ECGA Headquarters! Trail Status and Plans Trail Status & Plans47% of Rhode Island’s 50-mile route has been completed as trail, and another 40% is in development. About 7 miles of the route are considered “gap”, where no potential off-road routing has been found. Defining a route with off-road potential through Providence has been a challenge. As with many older cities, streets are narrow, removing much chance of roadside right-of-way being used for trail. However, creative planners of the Woonasquatucket River Greenway have had some success creating traffic-separated pathways on the west side of the city. Planners of the Blackstone River Bikeway wish to have the southern end of the route be in Providence, but other options are being considered, including re-routing of the facility through neighboring East Providence. To learn more about the trail progress and activities in Rhode Island, visit the RI Committee page. 
Blackstone River Bikeway PublicationsECG Maps and Cue Sheets ECG Providence Travel Guide Partners and Supporters in Rhode IslandThe ECGA is proud to be working with many great partners to bring the project to completion in the state of Rhode Island. Partners include but are not limited to:
Rhode Island Mile SponsorsThank you for your support! Your inscriptions are listed on our website and in a kiosk on the Coventry Greenway. Find out more about the Mile Sponsor Program. More information on biking, trails, and greenways in Rhode IslandGreenways Alliance of Rhode Island http://www.rigreenways.org << To Massachusetts To Connecticut >> |
