Click on the "Trail Map (PDF)" button to download a PDF of the trail map that you can print and take with you on the trail.

Avenza maps are special, free maps that you can use in the Avenza app on your smart phone. These maps let you see your location on the map as you walk. Download the Avenza App for free in the Apple App Store or on Google Play

Click on the Avenza Trail Map button to "purchase" the free map for this trail from the Avenza map store. If this is your first time, Avenza will ask you to set up an account to check out. However, all Avenza trail maps listed on ExploreRI are free.

In Rhode Island the primary hunting seasons typically run from the second Saturday in September to the last day of February and from the third Saturday in April to the last day in May, however this can vary from year to year and depends on what game is being hunted. During hunting season you should wear at least 200 square inches (a hat OR a vest) of blaze orange. During shotgun deer season, which is typically in December, you should wear at least 500 square inches of blaze orange (a hat AND a vest). For more information see the RI DEM website.

This urban park is often simply referred to as 'the Hill' and for good reason. While the portion of the park at lower elevations is dedicated to ball fields, a track, a recreation center, and other similar facilities -- it's the acres of forested land behind and up from those fields that make this park a special place to walk. Hikers should be prepared for a steep walk uphill –- especially on the Pond Trail-- to get to the forested areas of the park where trails are much more gradual and easy to traverse.

For those interested in a guided introduction to the park, the Neutaconkanut Hill Conservancy hosts walks every first Saturday of the month, weather permitting. The group meets at the 120 Killingly Street parking lot, in front of the Neutaconkanut Hill Conservancy kiosk, at 10am. Learn more on the the Neutaconkanut Hill Conservancy website.

Once a highly landscaped park, with elaborate stone-lined trails, a bandstand, and other features reminiscent of Roger Williams Park, Neutaconkanut Hill was nearly abandoned in the 1970's, except for the playground, ball fields, and rec center in the lower area. In the 2000's the forested part of the park was explored, mapped and cleaned up, and new trails were built by the Neutaconkanut Hill Conservancy, with assistance in the early years from the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council, to once again make this lovely hill accessible to hikers. Hidden in the woods throughout the park are many remnants of its history.

The Neutaconkanut Hill Conservancy manages the wooded part of the park in partnership with the Providence Parks and Recreation Department.

Neutaconkanut Hill Conservancy

Dogs: Yes. Must be kept on leash at all times; dog owners must pick up waste.

Skiing/Snowshoeing: After very heavy snowstorms intrepid snowshoers have been known to snow shoe the trails here but in general this is not the best place for skiing or snowshoeing.

Other Amenities: There are ball fields, a track, a playground, a skateboard park, and a basketball court at the park, as well as a rec center, typically open from 9am to 5pm. There are restrooms at the rec center.

This is a Creature Challenge site. The creature is on the Blueberry Trail *** NOTE: This creature has been vandalized and the QR Code broken off. We are working on repairing/replacing it..
Learn more about the Creature Challenge.

Neutaconkanut Rec Center on Plainfield Street Trailhead

Driving Landmarks: There is a parking lot off Plainfield Street, beside the Rec Center, at 675 Plainfield Street.

Parking: Yes: Parking lot, 80 spaces, no overnight parking

ADA Accessible Parking Spaces? Yes

Coordinates: 41° 48.67' N    71° 27.731' W   See this location in: Google Maps   Acme Maps

Killingly Street Parking Lot Trailhead

Driving Landmarks: This parking lot is off Killingly Street, at 120 Killingly Street, about 1/4 mile west of the junction with Plainfield Street.

Parking: Yes: Parking lot, 45 spaces, no overnight parking

ADA Accessible Parking Spaces? Yes

Coordinates: 41° 48.821' N    71° 27.762' W   See this location in: Google Maps   Acme Maps