Trail Guide to Belleville Pond in North Kingston, Rhode Island

Let’s hike at Belleville Pond, a serene escape in Ryan Park, where flat, peaceful trails, stunning water views, and quiet natural beauty make for the perfect easy hike in North Kingston!

This was one of my first hikes in Rhode Island and while it’s mainly flat compared to the more hilly hikes I’m used to in New England – it makes up for it with various beautiful scenes to take in – paths along the water, over bridges, through tree tunnels in the woods, and ending at a little waterfall!

Living in Connecticut, I like to visit RI various times throughout the year. This was my first time hiking here in the fall and after checking out this beautiful trail, we will be back!

Belleville Pond Hike Location

Located just minutes west of downtown North Kingstown, Rhode Island, the 100-acre Belleville Pond is part of the Rhode Island Land Trust Council.

Established in 1674, North Kingston has a history rooted in maritime trade, agriculture, and industry. Early settlers capitalized on the region’s coastal location, building shipyards and participating in the rum and other trades. 

Belleville Pond offers a serene retreat within Ryan Park, where trails loop around the water’s edge and along long-forgotten locomotive lines. The shallow waters of the pond support a rich ecosystem, making it a great spot for wildlife, especially birds.

Belleville Pond Overview & Highlights

A distinct highlight of this hike is the many views across the vast pond. With calm reflections of the surrounding woodlands, it’s a peaceful and rewarding spot for a walk with your best furry friends.

The trails loop gently through dense woodlands, open fields, and around Belleville Pond, providing several miles of hiking paths. The mostly flat terrain makes it accessible for dogs of all sizes and ages, allowing you both to enjoy a leisurely hike without strenuous inclines.

Weaving right along the pond’s edge, the trails give dogs plenty of natural smells and sights to explore. Enjoy the occasional access points to the pond where they can cool off on warmer days. 

With its easy trails, beautiful views, and tranquil setting, Belleville Pond is an ideal spot for a relaxed day of hiking, allowing both you and your dogs to enjoy nature’s beauty at a comfortable pace.

Belleville Pond Hike Details:

🔗 AllTrails link for Belleville Pond

🥾LENGTH: 2.92 MILES, OUT & BACK

🔄 TIME: 1h 5min

📈ELEVATION GAIN: 79ft

🌟DIFFICULTY: EASY

🌲CONDITIONS: Wide gravel and dirt paths

⭐️HIGHLIGHTS: Views of Belleville Pond, bridges, waterfall

🚗PARKING: Click here to navigate to 41.56030, -71.47616

Turn-By-Turn Directions

Find the trailhead: From the North Kingston Town Hall, turn right toward Fairway Drive and turn left onto Fairway Drive. After 0.3 miles, turn right onto Annaquatucket Rd. After 0.8 miles, turn left onto Tower Hill Rd. After 0.3 miles, turn right onto Oak Hill Rd and after 0.5 miles you will find the parking for Belleville Pond trails on your right. (Address you could use is 291 Oak Hill Rd.) 

1. After parking, find the blue blazes on trees to the left if facing the water. (Walk northwest to find the start of the trail). 
2. At 0.10 miles, you’ll be walking between two bodies of water with a small pond on your left and Belleville Pond on your right.
3. At 0.34 miles, walk across a little bridge where you’ll see the large Belleville Pond on your left and right.
4. At 0.40 miles, there will be a few trails branching off to the left and right, continue to stay straight on the light blue blazed trail.
5. At 0.60 miles, bear left.
6. At 0.62 miles, bear left again and continue to stay straight;
7. At 0.67 miles, you’ll be walking behind a barn and residential area where you’ll see a few houses. You’ll be walking along a straight path for a little bit now.
8. At 1.33 miles, you’ll reach the end of the straight path where you will turn around and walk back the way you came.
9. At 2.10 miles, bear left at the fork where you will start the left side of the loop portion. 
10. At 2.18 miles, you’ll see a trail branching off to the right, stay to the left.
11. At 2.40 miles, stay to the left. You’ll soon start to see blue blazes on trees as you walk behind a residential area with a couple houses.
12. At 2.57 miles, there will be a view across the pond where you’ll see the bridge across the way.
13. At 2.65 miles, you’ll emerge at a wide open meadow by the pond and see a small waterfall on the right. Walk across the wooden bridge here.
14. At 2.74 miles, you’ll arrive at a parking area. Stay to the right to walk to your car.
15.  At 2.84 miles, turn right and to the lot where you parked your car.

I hope you enjoyed this post all about hiking at Belleville Pond in RI.

If you are looking for another beautiful hike in Rhode Island, check out my post 🌟Hiking Steere Hill & Heritage Park Loop, Glocester 🌟