Near Ocean View Loop Trail
The Ocean Loop Trail offers purely phenomenal views.
Near Ocean View Loop Trail
The Ocean Loop Trail
Near Ocean View Loop Trail
The Ocean Loop Trail
Near Ocean View Loop Trail
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Ocean View Loop Trail

5.0 (4 Ratings)
This easy trail within the refuge offers views of the rocky coast of Sachuest Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.
1.5
mi
Distance
32
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.48mi
Distance
32ft
Elevation Gain
28ft
Elevation Loss
5%
Max Grade
37ft
High Point
14ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This is one of two trails within Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge. The 1.5-mile loop begins and ends at the visitor center parking lot and provides excellent views of the rocky Rhode Island coast,with multiple options for shoreline access, and plentiful bird watching. The trail is a wide dirt path with little-to-no change in elevation. Begin at the visitor center, which includes exhibits of the birds and other wildlife that can be found in the area. The trail follows the western side of Sachuest Point overlooking Sachuest Bay and Second Beach. At 0.6 miles, you'll reach Sachuest Point. The trail now continues around the eastern side of the point, with views of the Atlantic Ocean and Sakonnet Point. At 1.0 miles, a trail to the left diverges to the Price Neck Overlook. This trail rejoins the Ocean View Loop Trail at 1.2 miles. At 1.3 miles, join the Flint Point Trail or turn left to continue on the Ocean View Loop Trail and return to the visitor center.

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Contributors
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