Where is Jerimoth Hill?
Usa, north-america
15.44 km
247 m
hard
Year-round
Okay, road trip fans, let's talk Rhode Island's highest point: Jerimoth Hill! You'll find it chilling at 812 feet above sea level in Foster, a cute town in the northwest corner of the state, practically waving to Connecticut.
The road that gets you closest is Rhode Island Highway 101, also known as Old Hartford Pike. It's a straight shot, east to west, for about 9.6 miles from US-6 all the way to the CT border. Nice and easy, all paved. This stretch of highway is the highest paved road in the state, which is kind of cool.
Now, here's the catch: you can't *drive* all the way to the tippy-top. You'll see a sign on the shoulder of the highway, but the real summit requires a mini-hike! Park the car and head south on foot for about 500 feet. You'll pass an old, abandoned house, then gain a little elevation to the actual summit, which is tucked away in the woods. Park on either side of the highway and get ready for a quick forest stroll to bag Rhode Island's high point!
Road Details
- Country
- Usa
- Continent
- north-america
- Length
- 15.44 km
- Max Elevation
- 247 m
- Difficulty
- hard
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