Bridge on the Rail Trail – Trestle Trail loop from 1609 Plainfield

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Bridge on the Rail Trail – Trestle Trail loop from 1609 Plainfield

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Bridge on the Rail Trail – Trestle Trail loop from 1609 Plainfield

03:09

52.8km

310m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 1.16 km for 104 m

Closed: • Monday-Friday: 8:30 AM-9:30 AM & 2:30 PM-3:30 PM (otherwise open)

After 51.5 km for 104 m

Closed: • Monday-Friday: 8:30 AM-9:30 AM & 2:30 PM-3:30 PM (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.65 km

Bridge on the Rail Trail

Highlight • Bridge

This truss bridge carries you over the Pawtuxet River on the Washington Secondary Rail Trail. The bridge also offers views of the river off boths sides.

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11.3 km

Trestle Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Originally built to also accommodate horses, the western section of the Washington Secondary-Rail Trail, the Trestle Trail, is over 4.8 miles of paved trail with stunning Rhode Island scenery.

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26.3 km

Coventry Reservoir

Lake

33.1 km

View of the Pawtuxet River from the Washington Secondary Rail Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The former railroad has been transformed into a 19-mile trail that meanders along the Pawtuxet River South Branch, providing breathtaking views of the water. The trail is particularly stunning in the fall, when the leaves change colors.

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