One of our favorite walks is the Clayhead Trail. Nice variety of landscapes to view, even a lovely beach. Birding is good so bring your binoculars.
The walking trails are so well maintained and lead you to the most beautiful views. The entire Island was so peaceful and tranquil that one almost forgets all the day to day worries. This was my first time to Block Island and it most certainly won't be my last. I am not a "beach" person and I still had so much fun and met so many interesting people. The views were incredible whether you walk or ride a moped - another fun thing to do on the island!
trails disappointing, mostly overgrown this huge throny plants my wife got 3 in her foot and legs so were protective clothing
one of the trails near the airport had a field of milkweed which had many monarch butterflies fluttering by
The greenway trails weave their way throughout the island. The stone walls have little ladders set up to allow walkers to continue without damaging the historic walls. Lovely and quiet.
Discovered the Greenway this trip - lovely walking trails all over the island - my hound and I enjoyed every step and the sepctacular viewa along the way!
Crescent Beach is a hidden gem on Block Island. It is located north of the Town Beach (which has a pavillion with facilities), and Scotch Beach (a popular beach for boaters in the New Harbor). Crescent Beach is East facing so you are looking at open ocean for miles. Access is limited so you either park at Scotch Beach and walk north, or Mansion Beach and walk south.
Well worth a day of hiking. You'll be surprised by the beauty of this area. Most of the time it is quiet, so you will feel alone. Some places offer horse riding on the trails. Highly recommended that you bring lots of water and a snack, and don't forget the camera!
A system of trails go thru the entire island. Different organizations manage them. They are all very nice. Something for everyone! Watch and screen for wood ticks. Stay in short grass area of trails, and does not seem to be a big problem. The longer grass and brush areas will be more problematic.
The quiet roads of Block Island are interlaced with a network of hiking paths that lead you to parts of the island that are unreachable by car, bike or moped. You can bring a map, or just hop on randomly and see where you pop out. Last summer I took the greenways on either side of Old Mill Road and ended up having an extensive conversation with a rufous-sided towhee, and finding scrub trees with Spanish moss on them (now that's global warming).