Ridge Loop

Ridge Loop is a 0.3-mile loop in Massachusetts, about a third of a mile from the center of Swansea. It's a flat, easy walk that gains no elevation, with the highest point at about 49 feet and the lowest at about 35 feet. The trail is short enough to fit into a quick stop, and its flat profile makes it simple to do on foot or by bike. Late spring and early fall tend to be the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Tiverton, Rhode Island, show May highs around 70°F and September highs around 77°F, with July peaking near 85°F. The loop takes about half an hour to complete, and there's no need to plan around trail conditions or a destination beyond the town itself. For more time on foot, Woodchuck Trail is about 5.6 miles away, and Clark Field Path and Canfield East Line Trail are both within 7 miles. Across the state line, the Barrington River offers river fishing about 6.2 miles away.