Blackstone River Greenway (Lincoln) — Attraction in Lincoln

A public parking lot and entry point for the Blackstone Valley Greenway. Watch for runners and bikers if you're driving to the lot. The Greenway itself is spectacular, ideal for walking, roller-skating, roller-boarding, running, jogging, and biking. No motorized vehicles, please. Note that walkers stay on the LEFT-hand side of the path, while bikers stay on the right - bikers change lanes to go around walkers.

The path is 17.5 miles long, with parking spots every 1-3 miles. It parallels the Blackstone River and a railroad for much of its length. It's beautiful, free to use, and most people on it are friendly. There are no public bathrooms as such on the trail, but in some areas there are businesses and restaurants nearby which may...

The Blackstone Greenway is one of my favorite places in Rhode Island to walk. Most of the Greenway runs between the Blackstone canal and the Blackstone river so you have water and great views on both sides of the path. There are informative signs along the trail that give you a good idea of the history of the area. The Blackstone River was the birthplace of mills in the U.S. and there are still many dams along the river today that were used to power these mills. It is a great place to take kids, bikes, scooters, or just walk or jog. The bike path is well paved, very smooth and this year the leaves were incredible. I love the reflections of trees and their colorful foliage...

Down by the water at night calms me I could sleep soundly listening to the whistling of the wind and the rumbling of the river I want to be a traveler ride the bike ways to California love to be outside free not like a caged animal working like a Mindless robot to support a family that craps on you can't even sit down for a dinner...