Cardinal Trail (Red)

Cardinal Trail (Red) is a short, easy hike in Rhode Island, about a mile from the town of South Foster. The trail is an out-and-back route of roughly 1.1 miles, with a total climb of about 125 feet. The climb is front-loaded, with the steepest stretch at about 0.3 miles in, and the trail reaches a high point of about 514 feet before returning to the starting elevation of about 441 feet. Late spring through early fall is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show September highs around 72°F with lows near 53°F, while July highs reach about 80°F. Winters are cold, with January highs around 35°F and about seven snow days that month. The Ponaganset River Trail (Yellow) lies about 0.7 miles away. The Klutz Trail and the Moosup River are both within about 5 miles, and the Milton A. Gowdy Mem. Trail (Red) is about 7 miles off.