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North South Trail and Center Trail to Bowdish Reservoir route map
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Rhode Island

North South Trail and Center Trail to Bowdish Reservoir

Chepachet, Rhode Island

8.5 mi

Distance

1,004 ft

Elev. Gain

3h 5m

Est. Time

Loop

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

The North South Trail and Center Trail to Bowdish Reservoir offers hikers an 8.5-mile loop near Chepachet, Rhode Island. This challenging trail winds through wooded areas, with some sections offering views of the Bowdish Reservoir. The terrain includes a considerable elevation gain of 1004 feet over the course of the hike, which can make it demanding for some visitors. The trail surface is primarily dirt, making it less suitable for rainy conditions. Hikers can enjoy the natural beauty of the region, particularly during the milder seasons when the foliage is vibrant.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gain

Elevation Profile

Min:173 ft
Max:224 ft
306 ft
306 ft
173 ft190 ft207 ft224 ft0.0 mi2.1 mi4.3 mi6.4 mi8.5 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Loop
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

We don't have curated agency sources for this trail in our cache yet. Outdoors is not the permitting authority — confirm conditions, permits, and access with the managing agency before you go. If you know who manages this trail, please tell us.

Best Seasons

SpringSummerFall

Highlights

forest settingviews of Bowdish Reservoir

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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.

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