Freeman Trail

Freeman Trail is a short, easy hike in Rhode Island, about 1.4 miles from the town of Rockville. The route is 0.8 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 44 feet and a loss of 65 feet, so it's a low-key outing that works well as a quick stop or a link in a longer walk. The trail is a point-to-point route, and the climb is front-loaded, with the steepest stretch at about 0.26 miles in. The highest point is 423 feet, and the lowest is 378 feet, so the change in elevation is gentle. For comfortable weather, late spring and early fall are the best bets. Typical averages from the nearby Kingston weather station show May highs around 70°F and September highs around 76°F, with July the warmest month at about 83°F. Hidden Lake Trail starts just 0.1 mile away, and the Pachaug Trail and Green Fall Loop Trail are both within about a mile and a half across the Connecticut line. Climbers can find the Rockville climbing area about 2 miles off.