Rhode Island
Welcome to Rhode Island
From Providence’s urban university culture to shoreline villages and sweeping views of Narragansett Bay, the East Coast Greenway in Rhode Island reflects the diversity of the Ocean State. The nearly 50-mile route enters from Massachusetts on the Blackstone River Bikeway, including 10 paved miles along the historic Blackstone Canal, with remaining segments to Pawtucket on-road and slated for development. From Pawtucket, the Greenway follows well-chosen roadways into Providence, reaching India Point Park at the head of the bay. South of Providence, users can detour onto the East Bay Bike Path for waterfront views or continue through downtown to Cranston, where the Washington Secondary Rail-Trail provides 19 miles of continuous off-road travel. Farther west, the Trestle Trail adds 4.8 paved miles, with remaining sections and bridges in place and resurfacing planned to complete the connection to the Moosup Valley Trail at the Connecticut border.
Explore the Greenway & Future Trails
Choose a tab below to explore the Greenway route today and the progress moving it forward.
Route Notice
Traveling by train? Here are some quick tips when using Amtrak with your bike: Do your research in advance; each train line features different bike rack equipment and loading procedures. Check Amtrak for the latest and when in doubt: call the station if you have questions.
Designated Trails
Mileage counts reflect the portion of each trail that is part of East Coast Greenway.
- Blackstone River Bikeway, Woonsocket–Cumberland–Lincoln; 12 mi
- City of Providence Paths, Providence; 2 mi
- Cranston Bike Path, Cranston; 4.5 mi
- Warwick Greenway, Warwick; 1.5 mi
- West Warwick Greenway, West Warwick; 2.8 mi
- Coventry Greenway, Coventry; 4.5 mi
- Trestle Trail, Coventry; 4.8 mi
Complementary Route
- George Redman Linear Bridge, Providence; 0.5 mi
- East Bay Bike Path, Providence-Warren; 10 mi
Where We’re Focusing
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Blackstone River Bikeway
The Blackstone River Bikeway is Rhode Island’s second-longest bike path, with 18.2 miles of trail, including 11.6 miles of path between Cumberland and Woonsocket and segments of on and off-road bikeway heading south to India Point Park in Providence and north to the Massachusetts border.Learn More -
Trestle Trail
The Trestle Trail is part of the larger Washington Secondary Bike Path (19 miles from Cranston to western Coventry). It is named for the abandoned Providence, Hartford and Fishkill Railroad on which it is primarily located. Local trail names are used – from west to east: Trestle Trail, Coventry Greenway, West Warwick Greenway, Warwick Bike Path and Cranston Bike Path.Learn More
Progress Update
The East Coast Greenway Alliance’s work in Rhode Island focuses on advancing a safe, connected multi-use trail that links communities across diverse geographies and demographics. The 49.8-mile route spans rural and suburban towns and two major cities and is fully signed. Key goals include prioritizing the Greenway spine within RIDOT projects; advancing complementary routes such as the Washington Secondary and Trestle Trails; reaching 88% spine completion by 2030; building a strong, funded project pipeline; maintaining consistent signage; engaging stakeholders; and raising the Alliance’s profile through outreach, events and media.
Suggested Itineraries
Stunning architecture and lively culture in Providence mixes with the rich history of mills and factories along the Blackstone River Bikeway.
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- Rhode Island Bicycle Coalition
- Rhode Island Department of Transportation
- Barrington Bicycle-Pedestrian Advisory Committee
- Bike Newport
- Blackstone Heritage Corridor
- Blackstone Valley Tourism Council
- Explore RI
- Friends of South County Bike Path
- Grow Smart RI
- Narragansett Bay Wheelmen
- Paths to Progress
- Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management
- RIDEM
- RI SCORP
- Rhode Island Division of Statewide Planning
- Rhode Island Metropolitan Planning Organization
- Woonasquatucket River Watershed Association