10 Nature & Parks in Block Island That You Shouldn't Miss

September 27, 2021 Lean Nau

Block Island is located off the coast of the U.S. state of Rhode Island, named after Dutch explorer Adriaen Block. It is located in the Atlantic Ocean about 14 miles (23 km) east of Montauk Point, Long Island, New York, and 13 miles (21 km) south from mainland Rhode Island, from which it is separated by Block Island Sound.
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1. Mohegan Bluffs

Mohegan Trail, New Shoreham, Block Island, RI 02807 +1 800-383-2474 http://www.blockislandinfo.com/island-events/mohegan-bluffs
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5.0 based on 718 reviews

Mohegan Bluffs

Two-hundred-foot cliffs with great views of the Atlantic.

Reviewed By stevendO6647JP

Beautiful! We got there at 10am only a few people there but right after that people kept constanlty coming (probably because the ferry arrives around this time which i believe is the first of the day). Honestly, even with more people its pretty big and its not crowded. Tip - keep walking right or even left to walk along shoreline and away from people. It is very rocky (small uneven rocks) so wear good shoes. As a billion other people said, there is alot of stairs but unless you have difficulty with normal stairs, this will be fine for you. Going up is of course more tiring but will only take a few minutes if you go at a slightly brisk pace. There are plenty of taxis from the ferry to take you there. I believe it was 16 or so around there bucks one way for 2 people and only takes like 5-10 minutes to get there. It is got friendly, the taxis are dog friendly and the ferry is dog friendly. **If you have a drone and want to fly it here such as a DJI drone you have to do special authorization before flying. I did not and could not fly it here due to airport nearby. Only place i could fly my drone was the northern part of the island where the other lighthouse is (there is southeast lighthouse by Mohegan bluffs) and they have a nice quiet beach area up this way too. Have fun!!

2. Hodge Family Wildlife Preserve

734 Corn Neck Rd New Shoreham, Block Island, RI 02807-7768
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5.0 based on 5 reviews

Hodge Family Wildlife Preserve

3. Win Dodge Preserve

Cooneymus Road, Block Island, RI 02807
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Win Dodge Preserve

4. Sachem Pond Wildlife Refuge

New Shoreham, Block Island, RI
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4.5 based on 13 reviews

Sachem Pond Wildlife Refuge

A freshwater refuge with abundant wildlife.

5. Greenway Walking Trails

The Nature Conservancy High Street, New Shoreham, Block Island, RI 02807 +1 401-466-2129 http://www.trails.com/tcatalog_trail.aspx?trailid=CGN043-015
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4.5 based on 35 reviews

Greenway Walking Trails

Trails will get you to the secluded parts of the island.

Reviewed By heidih997

The Greenway Trails are a lovely collection of dirt tree-shaded trails that interconnect and take you around the airport. For the adventurous experienced hiker, you could take it down Lakeside Drive to the Mohegan Trail and back to Old Harbor. Remember to bring water.

6. Nathan Mott Park

New Shoreham, Block Island, RI
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

Nathan Mott Park

Block Island's oldest park teeming with wildlife.

7. Rodman's Hollow

New Shoreham, Block Island, RI
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4.5 based on 62 reviews

Rodman's Hollow

Wildlife refuge formed by glaciers.

Reviewed By AlexB10499 - Providence, United States

The birthplace of Block Island’s conservation movement, and one of New England’s most remarkable coastal landscapes. Rodman’s Hollow is a place that’s better seen than described, but I’ll do my best to give you a sense of it. From its trailhead off Cooneymus Road, the hollow appears as a vast, forested basin in the land. Created by the same glaciers that made New England’s present geography, you descend into the hollow along the primary trail, Black Rock Road. You can take smaller paths to your left and right to go further into the forest, but I love to follow Black Rock Road until it begins to rise again out of the basin. Somehow the colors of the sky and wild grasses seem more intense in that place — clouds seem to sit on hilltops, and you catch sea breezes at each crest until you begin to see the ocean. From there you can follow paths along the Black Rock Bluffs at the southern shore, which offer some of the Island’s best views. In spring, the many shad trees in the Hollow bloom into a silver color, which is a beautiful sight to take in from the trailhead.

8. Fred Benson Town Beach

7 Corn Neck Rd, New Shoreham, Block Island, RI 02807
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4.5 based on 134 reviews

Fred Benson Town Beach

Crescent beach on Block Island

Reviewed By CPlayer - Grafton, United States

One of the cliches about the self-descriptions found on dating web sites and in classified ads are all those people who like to go on long walks. Well, Crescent Beach was created just for those people! This beach is miles long. The sand is clean with just the right amount of seaweed and "stuff" coming from the ocean. My understanding is that September is still considered high season on Block Island. That being the case, I never felt crowded on this beach. More than enough room for everyone, especially those who like to go on long walks. The only difficulties one might have is at high tide, when there is no space between the water and the rock pile retaining walls behind the beach. This beach alone makes a trip to Block Island worthwhile.

9. Mansion Beach

New Shoreham, Block Island, RI
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4.5 based on 141 reviews

Mansion Beach

Secluded beach on Block Island.

Reviewed By heathergE7566KN - Boston, United States

Clean water and socially distanced beachgoers. Very respectful and chill atmosphere. Lots of families and good waves.

10. Great Salt Pond

New Shoreham, Block Island, RI http://www.blockislandinfo.com
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4.5 based on 60 reviews

Great Salt Pond

Area of Block Island which holds very large marina.

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