Name: Cliff Walk
Rating: 4.2

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View the bay and the historic Newport mansions as you hike along the trail.

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4.2 from 6 votes

#1

in Newport

#11094

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4.2 from 6 votes

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#1

in Newport

#9

in Rhode Island

#11,094

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Jun 14, 2019 near Newport, RI

Jun 14, 2019 near Newport, RI

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Aug 23, 2025

Tyler Thieding

6.1mi — 2h 06m

Jul 24, 2023

Kyle Mallas

7.8mi — 2h 45m

Feb 6, 2021

Amanda Chetosky

5.5mi — 2h 38m

Jun 16, 2020

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Oct 13, 2019

Chris Benford

Jul 27, 2019

Tom French

Jul 12, 2016

Evan Aegaren

Jun 20, 2010

Cameron Booth

A pleasant stroll past the mansions of Newport, with some nice ocean rocks and a beach at the end. 3.6mi

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