Rhode Island · Hiking · Near Danielson

Yellow Diamond Trail

0.6 mi
loop
73 ft
climb
317 ft
high point
Loop
route
Apr, Jun–Oct
best months

Yellow Diamond Trail is a short, easy hike in Rhode Island, about 0.2 miles from the town of Smithfield. The trail is 0.57 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 73 feet, and it is rated easy. The route starts at about 288 feet and reaches a high point of 317 feet, with the steepest stretch at about 0.33 miles in, where the grade reaches 5%. The climb is gentle, and the trail is short enough to fit into a quick outing. For comfortable weather, late spring and early fall are the best bets. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Woonsocket show May highs around 70°F and September highs around 75°F, while July averages about 84°F. The Red Trail lies just 0.1 miles away, and the Stillwater Scenic Trail is about 1.1 miles off. Climbers can head to Yellow Boulder, about 0.9 miles away, or Grandma's House, about 1 mile away.

Around this trail

Add any of these when you start a trip
  • Sleep close

    George Washington State Campground

    Campground

    Campground · 10 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Salmonson Dining Hall

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 1 mi
  • If it rains

    Museum of Work and Culture

    Museum

    Museum · 5.7 mi from Danielson

    History museum in Rhode Island, United States

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  • Best time to go · Apr, Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Yellow Diamond Trail

    Best months: April and June–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      38° / 19°

      11 wet · 5 snow

    2. Feb

      40° / 21°

      10 wet · 4 snow

    3. Mar

      47° / 28°

      11 wet · 3 snow

    4. Apr

      60° / 38°

      12 wet

    5. May

      70° / 48°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      79° / 57°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      84° / 63°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      82° / 62°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      75° / 54°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      64° / 42°

      11 wet

    11. Nov

      53° / 33°

      10 wet · 1 snow

    12. Dec

      43° / 25°

      11 wet · 3 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Woonsocket, RI, 5.4 mi away at 110 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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