• Beaver River East
• Hillsdale Road, Richmond, RI
• Trailhead: 41°32’46.7″N 71°38’05.8″W
• Last Time Hiked: April 18, 2024
• Approximate distance hiked: 1.6 miles
• Fairly easy with some slight elevation.

The newest Nature Conservancy trail system to open in Rhode Island is a great addition the well established Beaver River Preserve. Though (currently) discontinuous from the rest of the preserve, Beaver River East offers a unique view of Beaver River from the “other side”. The lollipop loop starts from a parking area opposite 345 Hillsdale Road. The trail, blazed blue, first winds through a couple small fields before entering the woods. From there it follows an old cart path downhill before coming to the loop trail. Staying to the right the trail becomes covered in pine needles for a good portion of the hike which offers a pleasant silence. You will come across stone walls and various sized boulders before getting the first glimpse of the cascading Beaver River. A footbridge crosses a small stream and the trail leads away from the river briefly before revisiting it. This wider section of the river looks vastly different from the previous section. Evidence of beaver activity was visible here. There is a bench to sit and take in the scene. The trail then winds away from the river and climbs uphill and through the forest before coming to the trail entrance. Turn right here and retrace your steps along the cart path and through the fields to the parking area. Hunting is available here, be sure to wear orange.

Trail Map: Beaver River East

Cascading Beaver River