Little Compton is a coastal region in Rhode Island, known for its blend of rural charm and natural beauty. The area features expansive farmlands, historic stone walls, and scenic coastlines along the Atlantic Ocean and Sakonnet River. This diverse landscape offers varied terrain suitable for several sports like road cycling, touring cycling, mountain biking, hiking, and more.
Outdoor enthusiasts can explore more than 20 routes across various sports in Little Compton. Road cycling and…
101
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Average rating
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4.8
(17)
66
hikers
5.91km
01:37
90m
90m
Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.5
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56
hikers
13.7km
03:44
200m
200m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
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26
hikers
13.7km
03:42
190m
190m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
28
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
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54
riders
59.1km
03:04
440m
440m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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27
riders
84.4km
04:37
790m
790m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

79
riders
115km
05:56
1,440m
1,440m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.3
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74
riders
48.8km
02:35
460m
460m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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20
riders
34.7km
02:34
320m
320m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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36
riders
33.9km
02:24
330m
330m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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10
riders
58.0km
04:06
580m
580m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
6
riders
37.6km
02:32
310m
310m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5
riders
84.7km
05:24
810m
810m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(14)
58
riders
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(4)
25
riders
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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31
riders
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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29
runners
7.35km
00:47
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

14
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

26
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

10
runners
4.81km
00:30
10m
10m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Little Compton offers a variety of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Hiking, and Jogging. The region features 21 routes, with an average rating of 4.47 stars from over 27,000 visitors. These activities utilize the area's coastal beauty, farmlands, and natural preserves.
Little Compton features picturesque, low-traffic country roads ideal for road cycling. Popular routes include the "Little Compton loop from Grayville" and "Breakwater Point – Little Compton loop from North Tiverton." These routes offer views of the Atlantic Ocean, historic stone walls, and farmlands. More options are available in the Road Cycling Routes around Little Compton guide.
Yes, Little Compton's road cycling routes are generally accessible due to their relatively flat terrain and low-sloping roads, making them suitable for various fitness levels. The scenic, low-traffic country roads are ideal for family outings. For more options, consult the Cycling around Little Compton guide.
While extensive, formally designated mountain biking trails are not widely cataloged, Simmons' Mill Pond is noted as an area suitable for mountain biking. This location also offers opportunities for hiking, birdwatching, and canoeing. For more information, refer to the MTB Trails around Little Compton guide.
Little Compton offers several beautiful preserves for hiking. The John C. Whitehead Preserve features approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) of ADA-accessible trails. Wilbour Woods provides broad, flat trails spanning about 1.6 miles (2.6 km) in a loop along Dundery Brook. Goosewing Beach Preserve also offers mowed and sandy trails. Discover more in the Hiking around Little Compton guide.
Yes, the John C. Whitehead Preserve features approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) of ADA-accessible trails. These trails traverse meadows, woods, and wetlands, including a boardwalk section along the Dundery Brook Trail. This preserve is also excellent for birdwatching.
Little Compton is known for its coastal beauty, including the Atlantic Ocean and Sakonnet River, with notable beaches like South Shore Beach and Goosewing Beach Preserve. The area also features expansive farmlands, historic stone walls, and the Sakonnet Point Lighthouse. Preserves like Whitehead Preserve and Wilbour Woods showcase diverse habitats.
Outdoor routes in Little Compton have an average rating of 4.47 out of 5 stars on komoot. This rating is based on feedback from over 4,100 individual ratings. More than 27,000 visitors have explored the region's 21 available routes.
Komoot offers several guides for Little Compton to help plan outdoor adventures. These include Road Cycling Routes around Little Compton, Cycling around Little Compton, MTB Trails around Little Compton, Hiking around Little Compton, Easy hikes around Little Compton, and Running Trails around Little Compton.
Yes, Little Compton offers routes suitable for jogging and running. Preserves like John C. Whitehead Preserve and Wilbour Woods provide trails through natural settings. For specific routes, refer to the Running Trails around Little Compton guide.
The official website for the Town of Little Compton is little-compton.com. This site provides information about local government, services, and community events.
The main phone number for Little Compton Town Hall is +1-401-635-4400. This number can be used for general inquiries regarding town services and information.

