Providence: Jerimoth Hill

Stroll down a short private drive to find Rhode Island's high point. Once elusive due to watchful landowners, you can now hike it worry-free.

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Trail Facts

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Waypoints

PRO001

Location: 41.8510818481445, -71.7791976928711

Trailhead: Unofficial high point marked by brown metal sign on N side of road; head S, across RI 101 onto unpaved road to find true, wooded summit. Note: Until recently, few hikers were allowed on private trail; new landowners allow access on weekends from 8 to 3 p.m.

RI alternate HP sign 2

Location: 41.8492698669434, -71.7792816162109

PRO002

Location: 41.849250793457, -71.779296875

Jerimoth Hill summit (812 ft.), marked by small cairn on flat rock.

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