East Bay Bike Path

The East Bay Bike Path follows much of the shoreline through East Providence for over five miles with breathtaking views of the Narragansett Bay and the Pomham Rocks Lighthouse, and then continues for another nine miles on its way to Bristol, Rhode Island. About your ride: A split-rail fence and grassy area separate you from the roadway with a fairly steep incline before flattening out. In a short distance, you'll pass two parking lots which are popular starting points for riding the path. After the second lot, get ready for a steep downhill toward the waterfront and the former rail right-of-way. This is one of the most scenic sections of the bikeway, with the path running along a causeway with the Providence River at right and small coves on the left. Strong head winds are possible along this segment of the path. The path crosses through Kettle Point with some connecting paths. After passing by Squantum Woods Park, riders pass through a long tunnel under Bullocks Point Avenue before reaching Riverside Square in East Providence. This is the first stop on the path for water, food and restrooms. The path then passes through a heavily wooded corridor of the bikeway and Haines State Park, which has picnic facilities and access to the water. Along the way the path crosses Crescent View Avenue. Turning right off the bikeway will take you to Crescent Park and a historic 1895 Looff carousel. Alternative parking at 1 Washington Avenue in East Providence.