Rhode Island Highpoint
Jerimoth Hill
812 ft · Foster · Rhode Island uplands
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The summit pin marks Jerimoth Hill. Parking is on the opposite side of Route 101 from the signed trail entrance, so use caution when crossing the highway.
USGS-derived Jerimoth Hill summit locationStandard route
Jerimoth Hill Trail
From the small parking area on Route 101, carefully cross Hartford Pike and follow the clearly marked woodland path south to the official Rhode Island highpoint and trail register.
Distance
About 0.4 mi
Elevation gain
Minimal
Route
Out & back
Difficulty
Easy
Trailhead
Route 101 / Hartford Pike
Typical hazards: The primary hazard is crossing busy Route 101 between the parking area and trailhead. Wet leaves, roots, ticks, snow, and ice can also affect the short forest walk.
ExploreRI rates Jerimoth Hill Easy and lists 0.4 miles of trail. The summit is forested and does not provide a panoramic view.
ExploreRI: Jerimoth HillAccess
Route 101 / Hartford Pike
The trailhead is approximately 0.8 mile east of the Connecticut state line in Foster. Parking is across Route 101 from the signed Jerimoth Hill trail entrance.
Cross Route 101 carefully.
The parking area is on the opposite side of Hartford Pike from the Jerimoth Hill trailhead. Traffic can move quickly through this rural section of Route 101.
Park amenities
- Seven-space parking area
- Accessible parking space
- Highpoint trail register
Know before you go
Jerimoth Hill visit basics
Stay on the marked public trail.
Keep dogs leashed and remove pet waste.
Do not park overnight.
Protect survey markers and the highpoint register.
Conditions
Check before leaving
The trail is short, but this is still an outdoor state property. Check local weather, use caution crossing Route 101, and remain on the established public trail.