Best Easy Day Hikes Rhode Island [Paperback]

The great wide open is closer than you think. One of the benefits of being in such a small coastal State is that you can walk the cliffs of Newport in the morning and be in dense forest on the western forest after lunch. Just because you're in downtown Providence doesnt mean that you cant take a day hike anywhere in the State. Within an hour tops, you can be deep in the woods far from civilization, even though the closest main road will undoubtedly be only 3 miles away in either direction. Let Steve Mirsky take you to the best, often hidden, hiking routes right here in Rhode Island.Best Easy Day Hikes Rhode Island includes concise descriptions of the best short hikes in the area, with detailed maps of the routes. The 20 hikes in this guide are generally short, easy to follow, and guaranteed to please.Steve Mirsky has written articles for numerous publications, including American Forest Magazine and GoNomad.com. He covers food and culture on his blog at Gastrotraveling.com, and is a regular blogger for Planeteye.com.Best Easy Day Hikes Rhode Island includes concise descriptions and detailed maps for twenty of the most scenic, geologically diverse, and easy-to-follow hikes less than an hour's drive from Providence. Rhode Island may be America's smallest state, but its terrain represents a microcosm of all that southern New England's outdoors has to offer. Beach comb for a bit, enjoy lakeside vistas from beneath a canopy of cedars, or do some ridge-walking for panoramic views.Look inside for: One-hour strolls to half-day adventures Hikes for everyone, including families Mile-by-mile directions and clear trail maps Trail Finder for the best hikes for water lovers, children, dogs, great views, and history buffsDownloadable individual trails include driving directions to the trailhead, mile-by-mile hike descriptions, and a detailed map.[Setting] - Rhode Island